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Class of 2020 Focus Turns to Running the Business
Class of 2020 Focus Turns to Running the Business

The Leadership Institute Class of 2020 met December 3-4 in Elkhart Lake for its third session. This module, Running the Business, focuses on the business side of engineering. Industry consultant David Wahby lead this fast-paced course on the numbers that drive business decisions. The module... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted12/5/2019


Promote Your Firm in our Annual Magazine
Promote Your Firm in our Annual Magazine

As part of our celebration of our Engineering Excellence Awards and Engineers Week, ACEC WI creates a full-color magazine to promote the achievements of Wisconsin engineering. We work with The Daily Reporter and we distribute the magazine to members, legislators and the public. It also goes to the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/4/2019


Join our Energy Committee
Join our Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is off and running and is looking for new members to bring their expertise to the table. The committee has identified a large range of ideas related to energy and will be identifying the top priorities at the next meeting. The next Energy Committee meeting is Wednesday,... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/27/2019


November 2019 Conduit/WisPAC Update
November 2019 Conduit/WisPAC Update

Even though we are more than a year away from the next election, the political process moves on. ACEC WI is involved in political fights over bills about interior designers and plastic pipes. Conduit contributors will help us step up and support candidates that support us on these issues. If you... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/27/2019


2020 Chair’s Award – Call for Nominations
2020 Chair’s Award – Call for Nominations

ACEC WI is seeking nominations for the Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award recognizes an individual’s personal service made to or on behalf of ACEC WI. Please help us recognize the exceptional volunteer efforts by nominating someone for the Chair’s Award. Examples of service... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/26/2019


Call for Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
Call for Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a select group of individuals who, over the course of many years, have devoted countless hours on behalf of the organization and the profession. The award strives to recognize the legacy of members who had a profound impact on the organization and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/25/2019


Member News 11.20.19
Member News 11.20.19

SRF Consulting is pleased to announce that Dan Schrum has joined the firm's Madison office. Read the full press release below: "Dan recently joined SRF’s Madison office, with 16 years of experience managing urban and rural highway design projects, from feasibility studies and environmental... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/20/2019


Plan to Attend Legislative Day 2020
Plan to Attend Legislative Day 2020

Legislative Day is our biggest advocacy event and one of the best ways for engineers to get involved. Attendees get a half day of education and analysis from experts, politicians and ACEC WI Executive Director Chris Klein. After that, members meet directly with their state representatives and... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/19/2019


Save the Date for the 2020 Awards Banquet
Save the Date for the 2020 Awards Banquet

Awards Banquet | April 17, 2020 | The American Club, Kohler Say goodbye to March Madness basketball and Spring Break conflicts! The Awards Banquet is now in April! Save the date and join us on April 17, 2020 at The American Club. We’re especially looking forward to welcoming ACEC National... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/13/2019


December 11 Civil 3D Webinar
December 11 Civil 3D Webinar

We are excited to host another free Civil 3D Webinar to build off the education of the Civil 3D Workshop. Our presenter is Eric Arneson, WisDOT. Eric is one of the department's top speakers and he received outstanding reviews for his presentations at this year's Workshop. Cross-sections: How to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/12/2019


‘Power of 10’ Transforms Empty Site to City’s ‘Front Porch’
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‘Power of 10’ Transforms Empty Site to City’s ‘Front Porch’

Written by: Lisa Fleming, PE, Ayres Associates When the USH 53 bypass opened in 2006, the roadway divided four quadrants of undeveloped land from the bulk of the City of Altoona. For years the City worked to attract business to the four sectors. The southeast and northeast quadrants, the first... Continue Reading

Postedby Lisa Fleming
Date posted11/12/2019


UWM Infrastructure Seminar November 15
UWM Infrastructure Seminar November 15

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is holding an inaugural seminar sponsored by the UWM Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation on November 15. WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson will speak to the group on "Wisconsin Government, Industry and University Partnerships to Meet... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/1/2019