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Transportation Improvement Conference Smashes Records
Transportation Improvement Conference Smashes Records

Attendees at this year's Transportation Improvement Conference were part of a record-setting audience, bringing together over 450 professionals for two days of education and networking. Amongst the educational sessions and networking breaks, we had the wonderful opportunity to honor winners of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/6/2025


Attend The First Ever Civil 3D Summit
Attend The First Ever Civil 3D Summit

Join us for our first ever Civil 3D Summit, April 14-15 in Wisconsin Dells! This event is intended for Civil 3D experts and folks who really want to get everything they can out of the software. Autodesk, WisDOT and ACEC WI members will gather in person for this two day event. This will be a... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/27/2025


February 2025 Advocacy Update
February 2025 Advocacy Update

After a very successful legislative campaign, ACEC WI is refilling its coffers for the 2025-27 state biennial budget. A lot of folks have already stepped up in 2025 - thank you! Add your name to the list: Conduit/WisPAC Giving. 2025 Conduit & WisPAC Contributors 2025 Contributors (as of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/26/2025


ACEC WI Goes to Madison
ACEC WI Goes to Madison

ACEC WI members headed to Madison as part of our annual Legislative Day. Nearly 100 attendees learned about important federal and state issues before going to the Capitol to meet with legislators. We met with more than 70 legislative offices about important energy, transportation, vertical and... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/20/2025


STH 33 Baraboo
STH 33 Baraboo

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Oneida Engineering SolutionsClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 33 in Baraboo was afflicted with deteriorating pavement, substandard utilities, and pedestrian facilities. Growing traffic impacted safety and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Peterson
Date posted02/17/2025


Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River
Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Village of Windsor The Yahara River bridge replacement, led by Ayres Associates, exemplifies the power of engineering to address critical infrastructure needs while fostering community engagement and... Continue Reading

Postedby David Pantzlaff
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County
STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: BeneschClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 83 suffered from deteriorating pavement, severely impacting the over 4,000 users a day on this rural roadway. A huge array of repairs and upgrades were needed, from critical... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Zacharias
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 19 from STH 78 to USH 12
STH 19 from STH 78 to USH 12

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The STH 19 project exemplifies innovative engineering solutions addressing complex transportation challenges. This important route connects Indian Lake Park with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brad Groh
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements
STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Westwood Professional ServicesClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The intersection of STH 76 and School Road in Greenville had long been a site of safety concerns, with above-average crash rates and no pedestrian... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Betker
Date posted02/17/2025


Vel R. Phillips Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: HNTBClient: City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works A vacant surface parking lot in the heart of Milwaukee presented an opportunity to transform wasted space into a dynamic community hub. The City of Milwaukee envisioned a... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Hammond
Date posted02/17/2025


The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee
The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Wisconsin Center District Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center, which had served the city for 20 years, was unable to accommodate large-scale events, limiting the city’s potential for hosting conventions and... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Gross
Date posted02/17/2025


West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section
West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of West Bend Set against the Milwaukee River, West Bend’s riverfront was a blighted and unsafe area. Deteriorating infrastructure and underinvestment drove away users and harmed local... Continue Reading

Postedby Robbie Malzahn
Date posted02/17/2025