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Strand Receives 2012 Engineering Excellence Honor Award – ACEC Indiana
Strand and Columbus City Utilities received the 2012 Honor Award from ACEC Indiana for the New Wastewater Treatment Facility in Columbus, Indiana. The new facility has increased plant capacity for future growth of the city; improved water quality; an expected decrease in biosolid production by 65%, significantly decreasing operating costs; and has incorporated energy-efficient technologies and a water reuse process. With its new location 2 miles from downtown, it allows the City to create additional revenues through new commercial development along that riverfront property and the air is now more pleasant for residents and more inviting for visitors. The new facility will aid in continuing with the City’s 20/20 vision to revitalize its downtown area. The project was completed 3 months ahead of schedule and $17 million under budget.
Winner of 2012 Best of State Engineering Excellence Award – ACEC Wisconsin - Monona Drive
The reconstruction of Monona Drive (CTH BB) was the recipient of the 2012 Best of State Award from ACEC Wisconsin. Monona Drive is the gateway to Monona and Madison’s eastside. The urban corridor carries more than 25,000 vehicles per day and is the main business district for the City of Monona. The corridor was last reconstructed in 1967, and had numerous problems that needed to be addressed. Through Strand’s work on this project, and a committed partnership among all stakeholders, Monona Drive now reflects the character and commitment of the communities it serves.
Strand Receives ACPA’s “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” Gold Award
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 22nd annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards, which recognizes quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The Gold Winner for the Municipal Streets and Intersections Category was the reconstruction of Monona Drive in Monona, Wisconsin, constructed in 2010. The project included 35,000 square yards of concrete for pavement and bike lanes, 25,000 feet of curb and gutter, 60,000 square feet of sidewalks, and 1,000 square yards of red concrete for crosswalks, truck entrances, and medians. Honored for their excellent work on this project were Trierweiler Construction Company of Marshfield,Wisconsin; City of Monona, Wisconsin; Strand Associates of Madison, Wisconsin; and Wisconsin DOT SW Region of Madison, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Dedicates New Laboratory in Honor of Strand Associates
Strand Associates is very proud to have an ongoing history of supporting university engineering programs. On Friday October 14th, 2011 during a dedication ceremony, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville named a laboratory in honor of Strand in their new Engineering Hall building. The University chose to honor Strand Associates for the continued support of their program and students.
Ribbon-Cutting for Reconstruction of US 40 in Indiana
Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, Becky Skillman, joined state and local officials on July 27th to commemorate the completion of the reconstruction of US 40, a Major Moves project for which we prepared the design.
The $9.1 million project rebuilt 1.3 miles of US 40 through the near west side of Richmond, Indiana, including a new bridge, traffic signals, concrete center islands, and a pedestrian-activated sound and light beacon.
New ENR Ranking for 2011
Strand Associates , Inc. is currently ranked 186 in Engineering News-Record’s annual list of the “Top 500 Design Firms.” This is a significant jump from 228 in 2009. We are consistently included in the annual list, thanks to our ongoing professional relationships with many of our clients and local and national acclaim for our designs.
Strand Associates, Inc. – One of the Top 200 Environmental Firms in the Country
Strand Associates, Inc., is currently ranked 175 in Engineering News-Record’s annual list of the “Top 200 Environmental Firms,” up from 179 in 2009. Over the past decade, and particularly in the past 5 years, we have focused on improvement of the environmental impact of capital investment projects through the incorporation of green/sustainable design elements.
Monona Drive Concrete Paving Honored by WisDOT
Strand Associates, Inc. was awarded the WisDOT 2010 Outstanding Highway Construction Award – Concrete Paving Category. The project was also recently awarded the American Public Works Association – Wisconsin Chapter 2011 Public Works Project of the Year award and the WisDOT Excellence in Highway Design Award for Urban Design.
Four important factors contributed to this highly successful project: complexity, schedule, location, and communication. Successfully maintaining access to businesses throughout construction was key to the overall success of this project. The contractor’s operations were confined to a 30 to 40 foot work zone while maintaining three lanes of traffic and pedestrian access within the remaining 50 to 60 feet. At times, there were 10 to 12 contractors working within this confined worked zone. Despite these constricted working conditions, the contractor was able to finish the project ahead of schedule.
Lexington Downtown Streetscape Project Wins State and National Engineering Excellence Award
Strand Associates, Inc.’s Lexington, Kentucky, office was recently awarded the 2011 ACEC-KY Engineering Excellence “Grand” Award and an “Honor” Award at the ACEC National level for the Lexington Downtown Streetscape Improvements project. The project was selected from hundreds of entries as one of just 24 to receive awards. Strand and other parties involved attended the 2011 ACEC Gala on April 1, 2011, in Washington D.C. to accept this prestigious award.
The project was part of a major community-focused initiative to enhance the downtown urban core area of Lexington. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government undertook a major streetscape improvement program, which included 7 miles of urban roadway comprising some 22 city streets. This project dealt with unprecedented public outreach efforts and was fast-tracked to be completed before the start of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The achievements to date have been hailed for redefining the future direction of downtown Lexington as an exciting place to live, work, and play.
Monona Drive Project Selected as the APWA-Wisconsin Chapter Public Works Project of the Year for 2011
Strand Associates, Inc.’s Monona Drive project was selected for the American Public Works Association – Wisconsin Chapter 2011 Public Works Project of the Year award. The award recognizes the partnership among the managing agency, engineer, and contractor. This project has also been honored with the 2010 WisDOT Outstanding Highway Construction Award – Concrete Paving Category and the 2011 WisDOT Excellence in Highway Design Award for Urban Design.
Strand Team Wins Statewide Recognition for US 51/WIS 29 Corridor Improvements Project
The US 51/WIS 29 Corridor Improvements project received a Best of State Award in ACEC WI’s 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. Strand Associates, Inc., along with team members Ayres Associates, GRAEF USA, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation – North Central Region, were honored for their work on this project at an awards banquet on March 25, 2011.
The roadway project was designed to reduce the potential for accidents, reduce local travel times, improve north-south and east-west intra- and interstate travel with new free-flow, system-to-system interchanges, reduce the “barrier effect” of the highway corridor, and improve environmental stewardship of the surrounding area for the 76,000 residents of the nearby communities of Wausau, Rothschild, Schofield, Weston, Kronenweter, and Rib Mountain, Wisconsin.
ACEC WI received 17 entries in this year’s competition. The Best of State Awards are presented to projects representing the highest degree of technical innovation, client satisfaction, and contribution to the engineering industry.
