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New Members of the TSC & TLC
New Members of the TSC & TLC

Beginning July 1, both the Transportation Steering Committee and Transportation Leadership Committee will be welcoming new members. After winning election, Chad Halverson, KL Engineering, Pat Hawley, raSmith and El Schaffer, Jewell Associates Engineers will join the Transportation Steering... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/9/2019


Turnout for Transportation | May 22
Turnout for Transportation | May 22

TDA Wisconsin is hosting its annual TDA Capitol Day (Drive-in) on May 22 in Madison. The Just Fix It campaign has started a statewide dialogue about the condition of Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Now, we need to make our state elected officials understand that doing nothing is not an option.... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted05/6/2019


Apply to the Leadership Institute Class of 2020
Apply to the Leadership Institute Class of 2020

Application Deadline: July 11, 2019 ACEC WI Leadership Institute is a leadership and career development series created for Wisconsin design professionals. This leadership experience is designed to launch individuals on a development track for successful project management and principal positions.... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/30/2019


2019 Civil 3D Workshop Call for Entries
2019 Civil 3D Workshop Call for Entries

Are you interested in participating as a speaker at this year's workshop? The Call for Entries is now available. Speakers bring their unique knowledge on a wide range of Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Infraworks issues to provide tips and tricks to attendees. The call is open to anyone who is interested... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/30/2019


April Conduit/WisPAC Update
April Conduit/WisPAC Update

ACEC WI is getting prepared for major legislative movement in 2019. The biennial budget negotiations are set to start in April and will focus on the Governor's massive requests for transportation, vertical and water infrastructure funding. We will follow up on the momentum provided by Legislative... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/29/2019


Member News 4/24/19
Member News 4/24/19

raSmith is pleased to announce that Chris Tippery has joined the firm as a senior project manager in the firm's municipal services division. Read the full press release below: "BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Chris Tippery has joined raSmith as a senior project manager, bringing new capabilities to the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/24/2019


Sustainable Transportation Expo
Sustainable Transportation Expo

Wisconsin Clean Cities is holding its 2019 Transportation & Innovation Expo on May 23 in Madison. The event focuses on sustainable technology and infrastructure solutions and will have a robust educational, expo and networking program. Learn more and register on the conference website. Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/22/2019


ACEC WI Hits Its National PAC Goal
ACEC WI Hits Its National PAC Goal

For the 15th straight year, ACEC WI has hit its National PAC goal. Wisconsin was also the second state to hit its goal in 2019. Many individuals have contributed to the ACEC PAC and understand the importance of being involved at the federal level. A special thank you goes out to Gil Hantzsch, MSA... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/18/2019


Estabrook Dam Removal Marks Environmental, Financial Benefits to Community
Blog,
Estabrook Dam Removal Marks Environmental, Financial Benefits to Community

Written by Rusty Schroedel, PE, AECOM Meeting strict environmental demands, saving taxpayer money and reducing flood risk to the community; the Estabrook dam removal project is a multifaceted success for the owner, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), contractor, AECOM design team and... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted04/16/2019


Member News 4/11/19
Member News 4/11/19

raSmith is pleased to announce that Eric Sturm has been promoted to director of survey and Shane Zodrow has been promoted to assistant director of survey. Read the full press release below: "BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith has promoted two employees to leadership positions in the survey division... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/11/2019


Final Session for the Class of 2019
Final Session for the Class of 2019

The Leadership Institute Class of 2019 met April 3-4, 2019 for its final session – Work/Life Balance for an Effective Leader. We kicked off with a panel discussion on the tricky topic of work/life balance. Stacey Keller, Mead & Hunt (Class of 2016); Rose Morgan, EMCS; and Mike Statz, MSA... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/9/2019


Member News 4/8/19
Member News 4/8/19

raSmith is pleased to announce that Karen Wiesneski has been promoted to lead the firm's marketing department. Read the full press release below: "BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Karen Wiesneski, marketing manager, was promoted to lead the marketing department at raSmith, a Brookfield, Wis.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/8/2019