2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Jewell Associates Engineers Inc.Client: Iowa County Highway Department The Iowa County Highway Department set out to transform CTH T, the county’s largest highway improvement project in more than 40 years. The project aimed... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: BeneschClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The STH 32 Lake Drive reconstruction carried significant community importance, with the roadway bordering a school, university building, place of worship, and a public park. The... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: SEHClient: City of Rice Lake Rice Lake’s Main Street had grown tired and disconnected. Cracked sidewalks, outdated utilities, aging trees, and an inefficient roadway created an uninviting corridor that limited the vibrancy... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & HuntClient: Village of Waterford Ten Club Park transforms six acres of formerly blighted residential lots into a vibrant, four-season community destination defined by innovation, sustainability, and public... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Robert E. Lee & Associates Inc.Client: Waupaca County Highway Department Running along the scenic and environmentally sensitive Wolf River, CTH H in Waupaca County lacked a safe space for non-motorized users and did not meet... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: HDRClient: Xcel Energy Projected economic growth in Onalaska hinged on infrastructure being able to meet the needs of two expanding companies. The bottleneck was electricity. An old substation was unable to provide the extra demand... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ruekert & Mielke Inc.Client: City of Kenosha The City of Kenosha’s Pike Creek Multi-Plate Replacement project transformed a significant infrastructure risk into a forward-looking model of engineering innovation and... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Civiltech Engineering Inc.Client: City of Milwaukee In response to several recent fatal crashes and a rise in reckless driving, the City of Milwaukee prioritized two major transit corridors for pedestrian-focused safety... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: SEHClient: Village of Jackson Rapid growth in the Village of Jackson created an urgent housing shortage, leaving families with few attainable options and placing added strain on local infrastructure. The Oaks of Jackson was... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JSD Professional Services Inc.Client: Brown County After sitting unused since 2011, Brown County was looking at ways to productively utilize the former Eagles Nest Supper Club site. Buoyed by grant funding and public enthusiasm,... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: AyresClient: Ducks Unlimited The Sheboygan Marsh Dam replacement reflects how collaboration and thoughtful engineering can support ecological health and community recreation. The 14,000-acre marsh is valued for its rich habitat and... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: ISGClient: City of Onalaska The Dash Center in Onalaska showcases how collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering can transform a modest renovation into a vibrant 16,250-square-foot community hub. Initially envisioned as a simple... Continue Reading
