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The Role of a Municipal Engineer in a Post Infrastructure Bill America
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The Role of a Municipal Engineer in a Post Infrastructure Bill America

What happens when you flush? It’s a fact that many of us do not (or choose not to) think about. Every day, 62.5 billion gallons of wastewater is treated by our wastewater treatment plants across the U.S. Continue Reading

Postedby Tonia Westphal
Date posted02/7/2023


Janesville’s Town Square is a Catalyst for Revitalization in the City
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Janesville’s Town Square is a Catalyst for Revitalization in the City

The Town Square project met the City of Janesville's goal of providing the community with a place to gather and recreate downtown. Continue Reading

Postedby Zach Simpson
Date posted01/10/2023


New Data Analysis Facilitates Freeway Improvement Process
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New Data Analysis Facilitates Freeway Improvement Process

IHSDM and Vissim are data-intensive models, and the evaluation of 300 miles of freeway in the Southeast Region required a high level of data management. Continue Reading

Postedby Pat Hawley
Date posted12/13/2022


Cooperation, Innovation Lead to Redevelopment that Saves Jobs, Cleans Up Manufacturing Facility
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Cooperation, Innovation Lead to Redevelopment that Saves Jobs, Cleans Up Manufacturing Facility

The redevelopment in Deerfield showcases some of the best aspects of engineering: technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, steadfastness, and creativity. Continue Reading

Postedby Thomas Gaieck
Date posted11/15/2022


Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Honoring Native American Heritage Month

November is federally recognized as National Native American Heritage Month. Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Kunstman
Date posted11/1/2022


Data-Driven Approach to Targeted Bridge Foundation Repair and Rehabilitation
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Data-Driven Approach to Targeted Bridge Foundation Repair and Rehabilitation

Michael Baker created the Leo Frigo Software for Pile Deterioration to successfully equip WisDOT with a comprehensive data-driven understanding of the remaining service life of the bridge. Continue Reading

Postedby Linda Krueger
Date posted10/11/2022


Verona Road Reconstruction Improves Safety, Mobility, and Connectivity
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Verona Road Reconstruction Improves Safety, Mobility, and Connectivity

The reconstructed Verona Road improves mobility, provides greater local connectivity, and improves operations and safety for motorists and pedestrians. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Bunker
Date posted09/13/2022


Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk Connects the Community
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Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk Connects the Community

Written by: Ellery Schaffer, PE; Jewell Associates Engineers The Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk serves as an important connection providing access for students, faculty, and community members. Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc. and R.H. Batterman & Company, Inc. were contracted by the Wisconsin... Continue Reading

Postedby Ellery Schaffer
Date posted08/9/2022


Complex Bridge Project Meets Challenges, Preserves History
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Complex Bridge Project Meets Challenges, Preserves History

Written By: Amanda Inman, PE, Ayres Associates Removing and preserving a 120-foot-long steel bridge is no small matter. The complications that come along with that historical element of a bridge replacement project are just as large. Rock County and the towns of Turtle and La Prairie needed to... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Inman
Date posted08/9/2022


Inclusive Design – Engineering’s Civic Responsibility
Inclusive Design – Engineering’s Civic Responsibility

As engineering professionals, it is our civic responsibility and our privilege to design and construct community infrastructure that is inclusive to every inhabitant. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian Huibregtse
Date posted07/26/2022


WIS 20 Reconstruction Revitalizes Village of Waterford
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WIS 20 Reconstruction Revitalizes Village of Waterford

WIS 20 Reconstruction Revitalizes Village of Waterford Continue Reading

Postedby Caleb Manske
Date posted07/12/2022


Introducing the Resch Expo – Lambeau Field’s New Neighbor
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Introducing the Resch Expo – Lambeau Field’s New Neighbor

Introducing the Resch Expo – Lambeau Field’s New Neighbor Continue Reading

Postedby Pat Skalecki
Date posted07/12/2022