2010 ESE Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
PARCC Side Clean Water Plant,Plainfield Charter Township
Prein&Newhof
The PARCC Side Clean Water Plant is a new $48,000,000 wastewater treatment plant serving five communities in northern Kent County. The state-of-the-art treatment process uses a membrane bioreactor (MBR) and ultraviolet radiation to prepare effluent for discharge to the Grand River. It can currently treat an average of 6 MGD.
The PARCC Side Clean Water Plant is a new $48,000,000 wastewater treatment plant serving five communities in northern Kent County. The state-of-the-art treatment process uses a membrane bioreactor (MBR) and ultraviolet radiation to prepare effluent for discharge to the Grand River. It can currently treat an average of 6 MGD.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
Delhi Township Digestion SystemImprovement, Holt
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
HRC transformed Delhi Township's traditional waste treatment digestion process
into an “earth-friendly” chemical-free process through the first American application of the Integrated Biomass to Energy System designed by Michigan based HESCO. This “green” approach provides usable Class “A” biosolids and generates electrical power through the capture of methane gas.
HRC transformed Delhi Township's traditional waste treatment digestion process
into an “earth-friendly” chemical-free process through the first American application of the Integrated Biomass to Energy System designed by Michigan based HESCO. This “green” approach provides usable Class “A” biosolids and generates electrical power through the capture of methane gas.
Farm Lane, Michigan State University
Bergmann Associates
The new Farm Lane corridor serves as a southern gateway into MSU's main campus. Once a dangerous road-rail intersection, it is now a primary, safe access arterial for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Farm Lane now features five traffic lanes, bicycle paths lighted sidewalks, aesthetically pleasing masonry and landscaping throughout.
The new Farm Lane corridor serves as a southern gateway into MSU's main campus. Once a dangerous road-rail intersection, it is now a primary, safe access arterial for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Farm Lane now features five traffic lanes, bicycle paths lighted sidewalks, aesthetically pleasing masonry and landscaping throughout.
Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center,Los Angeles, Califormia
Harley Ellis Devereaux
The new crime laboratory at California State University Los Angeles is the largest local full-service crime laboratory facility in the United States. The LEED-Silver certified 209,000 square foot facility accommodates approximately 400 staff members and provides forensic science support to all law enforcement agencies within Los Angeles County.
The new crime laboratory at California State University Los Angeles is the largest local full-service crime laboratory facility in the United States. The LEED-Silver certified 209,000 square foot facility accommodates approximately 400 staff members and provides forensic science support to all law enforcement agencies within Los Angeles County.
Mason Radium Removal WTP &Transmission Mains
Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc.
Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.
Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors and Jones & Henry Engineers completed design and construction of Michigan's first radium removal water treatment plant for the City of Mason. The 2.5 MGD treatment plant uses hydrous manganese oxide (HMO) to remove the radium from the City's well water. Funding was obtained through DWRF.
Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.
Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors and Jones & Henry Engineers completed design and construction of Michigan's first radium removal water treatment plant for the City of Mason. The 2.5 MGD treatment plant uses hydrous manganese oxide (HMO) to remove the radium from the City's well water. Funding was obtained through DWRF.
Severstal NA 2007 "C" Furnace Rebuild, Dearborn
CSSQRD, Inc.
The SEVERSTAL NA “C” Furnace Rebuild was the first phase of a commitment to upgrade their Rouge Steel Division. In a 100 day outage, over 8000 tons of furnace components needed to be demolished and re-installed, a feat considered impossible by the industry. It was completed in 97 days.
The SEVERSTAL NA “C” Furnace Rebuild was the first phase of a commitment to upgrade their Rouge Steel Division. In a 100 day outage, over 8000 tons of furnace components needed to be demolished and re-installed, a feat considered impossible by the industry. It was completed in 97 days.
Engineering Merit Awards
35th Street Bridge Over the Kalamazoo River, Galesburg
URS
KCRC moved forward with the replacement bridge on 35th Street over the Kalamazoo River. The bridge is within a truly unique natural environment and meets the needs of the traveling public as well as provides access to future non-motorized trail users and kayakers.
KCRC moved forward with the replacement bridge on 35th Street over the Kalamazoo River. The bridge is within a truly unique natural environment and meets the needs of the traveling public as well as provides access to future non-motorized trail users and kayakers.
Camp Curnalia Wastewater Collection &Treatment System, Higgins Lake
C2AE
Camp Curnalia (American Legion) is a unique residential/resort home area with one of the highest population densities on Higgins Lake. It was identified as a potential “hot spot” for septic discharge and elevated nutrient levels in the near shore surface water quality. Approximately 1 million people visit Higgins Lake annually, so preserving the natural inland lake was very important.
Camp Curnalia (American Legion) is a unique residential/resort home area with one of the highest population densities on Higgins Lake. It was identified as a potential “hot spot” for septic discharge and elevated nutrient levels in the near shore surface water quality. Approximately 1 million people visit Higgins Lake annually, so preserving the natural inland lake was very important.
Dexter Transportation and Recreation Improvements
URS
URS Corporation assisted the Village of Dexter and Washtenaw County with the design and construction of multiple related transportation and recreation improvements along Mill Creek in downtown Dexter, including bridge replacement/road realignment, dam removal, stream restoration, park improvements, and design of a non-motorized trail system.
URS Corporation assisted the Village of Dexter and Washtenaw County with the design and construction of multiple related transportation and recreation improvements along Mill Creek in downtown Dexter, including bridge replacement/road realignment, dam removal, stream restoration, park improvements, and design of a non-motorized trail system.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Albert Kahn
Wade Trim
The hospital was engineered for sustainability by Albert Kahn and Wade Trim through an upgrade of the site's storm water management practices and incorporation of numerous sustainable features into the facility. The holistic approach created a connection with the natural world that promotes wellness in patients and the environment.
Wade Trim
The hospital was engineered for sustainability by Albert Kahn and Wade Trim through an upgrade of the site's storm water management practices and incorporation of numerous sustainable features into the facility. The holistic approach created a connection with the natural world that promotes wellness in patients and the environment.
The Mission to Save Humbug Marsh, Trenton
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
In December 2007, NTH Consultants, Ltd. offered to donate its engineering services to help preserve the 400 acres of trees, marsh, water, and animal life at Humbug Marsh. Owned by The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Humbug Marsh is the first and only International Refuge in North America.
In December 2007, NTH Consultants, Ltd. offered to donate its engineering services to help preserve the 400 acres of trees, marsh, water, and animal life at Humbug Marsh. Owned by The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Humbug Marsh is the first and only International Refuge in North America.
The Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit
Parsons Brinckerhoff Michigan, Inc.
The transit center, occupying a 2.4 acre site, includes a three-story building which houses facilities for transit functions including a fixed seating waiting area, information display kiosks, and ticketing. The fully landscaped site includes a passenger concourse and busway covered by a canopy for protection from inclement weather.
The transit center, occupying a 2.4 acre site, includes a three-story building which houses facilities for transit functions including a fixed seating waiting area, information display kiosks, and ticketing. The fully landscaped site includes a passenger concourse and busway covered by a canopy for protection from inclement weather.
Roy E. Peffley Chilled Water Plant, Lansing
Stanley Consultants
Constructed in twelve months, the new $20 million, 12,600 square foot chilled water plant provides air conditioning for several State of Michigan office buildings and the Ingham County courts building. Innovative techniques resulted in a plant that is more efficient and has a smaller carbon footprint than its predecessor.
Constructed in twelve months, the new $20 million, 12,600 square foot chilled water plant provides air conditioning for several State of Michigan office buildings and the Ingham County courts building. Innovative techniques resulted in a plant that is more efficient and has a smaller carbon footprint than its predecessor.
Water Supply & Treatment System Upgrade and Expansion, Waterford Township
Johnson & Anderson, Inc.
Waterford Township's DPW and the J&A team expanded the community water treatment system, introduced new iron removal technology to Michigan, and incorporated a fully automated SCADA system. Even the architectural design was innovative, concealing the new WTP in a vintage barn, enhancing the historic park it calls home.
Waterford Township's DPW and the J&A team expanded the community water treatment system, introduced new iron removal technology to Michigan, and incorporated a fully automated SCADA system. Even the architectural design was innovative, concealing the new WTP in a vintage barn, enhancing the historic park it calls home.
Surveying Merit Award
I-696 Wall Monitoring Survey Project, Royal Oak
Wade Trim
Dual surveying technologies were used by the Michigan Department of Transportation for the first time to quickly and cost-effectively perform a wall monitoring survey on 14 miles of I-696. Wade Trim's survey results narrowed MDOT's concerns to approximately 15% of the walls for consideration of design improvements or future monitoring.
Dual surveying technologies were used by the Michigan Department of Transportation for the first time to quickly and cost-effectively perform a wall monitoring survey on 14 miles of I-696. Wade Trim's survey results narrowed MDOT's concerns to approximately 15% of the walls for consideration of design improvements or future monitoring.
Judges' Choice Award - Board Design
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
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