2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Dubuque The City of Dubuque faced a complex challenge of historic flooding issues with stringent railway requirements in the Bee Branch watershed. With a history of flash floods and tens of... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Wisconsin Rapids The aging infrastructure of West Jackson Street, a vital downtown artery in Wisconsin Rapids, inhibited growth and did not fit with the city’s long-term plans. Pavement... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Komatsu Komatsu Mining Corporation was on a quest to develop a new U.S.-based headquarters for its operations. When looking at Milwaukee, the company saw major potential – an attractive location near Lake Michigan,... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Ayres AssociatesClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The USH 53/63 intersection in Northwest Wisconsin was a notorious hotspot for dangerous at-grade intersections and severe crashes. Serving as a crucial route for... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres AssociatesClient: City of Racine The City of Racine enlisted Ayres Associates’ engineering expertise to tackle the intricate task of replacing the iconic West 6th Street Bridge, a cherished local landmark. Facing the... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: EMCS Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 35 is a critical interstate link between Iowa and Wisconsin, accommodating over 7,000 vehicles daily. It connects travelers with the popular Great River Road tourist route... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 69’s old design was running out of time. Increased traffic demand created daily congestion as well as overtaxing the pavement below. Poor intersection... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firms: Jewell Associates Engineers Inc. & Westwood Professional ServicesClient: Tri County Airport Commission With over 15,000 aircraft operations annually, the Tri-County Airport plays a crucial role in the River Valley Area.... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: HNTBClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation WIS 50 serves as a vital link through Walworth and Kenosha counties. Connecting residents to essential facilities and Lake Michigan's shores, the road lacked infrastructure... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Greeley and HansenClient: Waukesha Water Utility The Waukesha Water Utility faced a critical challenge as its primary water source, the St. Peter Sandstone aquifer, depleted, jeopardizing water quality and supply for 72,000... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: DTE Vantage In the face of escalating greenhouse gas emissions and unabated climate change, companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and stabilize energy usage. DTE Vantage wanted to... Continue Reading
2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of Hudson The City of Hudson faced with a crucial decision: rebuild or renovate its wastewater facility to meet treatment requirements and the community’s future needs. The ambitious... Continue Reading
