2012 ESE Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
Conversion of Ottawa Street Power Station
Ruby+Associates
Converting an abandoned vintage power station into Accident Fund Headquarters relied on a detailed erection plan and flawless execution. Imagine building a ten-story steel-framed office building inside an existing masonry structure, while having to preserve and support the historic brick. It was much like building a ship in a bottle.
Converting an abandoned vintage power station into Accident Fund Headquarters relied on a detailed erection plan and flawless execution. Imagine building a ten-story steel-framed office building inside an existing masonry structure, while having to preserve and support the historic brick. It was much like building a ship in a bottle.
Surveying Eminent Conceptor Award
NHBP 2011 Inventory ProjectCalhoun, Kalamazoo & Allegan Counties
Wightman & Associates, Inc.
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) 2011 inventory project entailed the creation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) using ESRI's ArcGIS software and a Trimble GeoXH GPS unit. The new system resulted in nearly doubling the existing inventory resulting in an anticipated 25% increase in annual transportation funding.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
Coldwater WWTP Improvements
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)
When stricter discharge limits mandated increased requirements, Coldwater asked FTCH to assess, plan, design and construct innovative design elements to minimize the WWTP's footprint and maximize its treatment capabilities. The solution included an IFAS process and new high-speed turbocompressors, aeration control, and a headworks screen.
When stricter discharge limits mandated increased requirements, Coldwater asked FTCH to assess, plan, design and construct innovative design elements to minimize the WWTP's footprint and maximize its treatment capabilities. The solution included an IFAS process and new high-speed turbocompressors, aeration control, and a headworks screen.
Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing FacilityHolland, Michigan
Ghafari Associates
The 650,000 sq. ft. LG Chem / Compact Power Inc. Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility is being built to handle full-scale production lithium-ion polymer battery cells. When fully operational, the plant will be capable of producing batteries for approximately 200,000 hybrid and electric cars.
The 650,000 sq. ft. LG Chem / Compact Power Inc. Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility is being built to handle full-scale production lithium-ion polymer battery cells. When fully operational, the plant will be capable of producing batteries for approximately 200,000 hybrid and electric cars.
Detroit/Wayne County Port AuthorityPublic Dock and Terminal
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
In 2011, this $22 million state-of-the-art Public Dock & Terminal on the Detroit River opened. This 21,000-square-foot public terminal facility and 250-foot off-shore wharf can accommodate vessels of various sizes including cruise ships. Providing engineering services, NTH partnered with various stakeholders to develop this former industrial site along the Detroit River.
In 2011, this $22 million state-of-the-art Public Dock & Terminal on the Detroit River opened. This 21,000-square-foot public terminal facility and 250-foot off-shore wharf can accommodate vessels of various sizes including cruise ships. Providing engineering services, NTH partnered with various stakeholders to develop this former industrial site along the Detroit River.
GVSU Storm Water Wetland ComplexAllendale, Michigan
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)
The GVSU Storm Water Wetland Complex provides treatment and management for runoff generated from 123 campus acres and diverts runoff away from the Grand River ravines. This project demonstrates how to manage storm water onsite, while providing a valuable "outdoor learning laboratory" for students and faculty.
The GVSU Storm Water Wetland Complex provides treatment and management for runoff generated from 123 campus acres and diverts runoff away from the Grand River ravines. This project demonstrates how to manage storm water onsite, while providing a valuable "outdoor learning laboratory" for students and faculty.
Lake Shore Drain #285Chikaming & New Buffalo Townships
Spicer Group
The role of Spicer was to complete a study, design improvements, and manage the construction of 2.5 miles of storm drainage through a dense resort area along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Improvements were designed to provide storm drainage and increase the water quality within the drain before entering the Galien River.
The role of Spicer was to complete a study, design improvements, and manage the construction of 2.5 miles of storm drainage through a dense resort area along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Improvements were designed to provide storm drainage and increase the water quality within the drain before entering the Galien River.
Michigan State Rail Plan
HNTB
As the first comprehensive update since the 1970s, Michigan's State Rail Plan lays out a vision for the state's rail system over the next 20 years. With more than $10 billion identified infrastructure needs in 140 projects, the plan will enhance Michigan's rail service, maximizing economic development opportunities.
As the first comprehensive update since the 1970s, Michigan's State Rail Plan lays out a vision for the state's rail system over the next 20 years. With more than $10 billion identified infrastructure needs in 140 projects, the plan will enhance Michigan's rail service, maximizing economic development opportunities.
Surveying Honorable Conceptor Award
Woodside CemetaryGun Plain Township
Abonmarche
With non-invasive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Abonmarche showed Gun Plain Township that there continued to be salable burial sites at the Woodside Cemetery. The oldest of their cemeteries, Woodside had poor records so it previously had to be treated as full to avoid disturbing any remains.
With non-invasive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Abonmarche showed Gun Plain Township that there continued to be salable burial sites at the Woodside Cemetery. The oldest of their cemeteries, Woodside had poor records so it previously had to be treated as full to avoid disturbing any remains.
Engineering Merit Awards
Frenchtown Township Seawall Rehabilitation Project
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
The Frenchtown Township Seawall Rehabilitation Phase I project was the culmination of many years of work to develop engineering plans for the rehabilitation and replacement of the old, deteriorated and structurally deficient Lake Erie shoreline flood protection system with a new, repaired and/or rehabilitated seawall dike system.
The Frenchtown Township Seawall Rehabilitation Phase I project was the culmination of many years of work to develop engineering plans for the rehabilitation and replacement of the old, deteriorated and structurally deficient Lake Erie shoreline flood protection system with a new, repaired and/or rehabilitated seawall dike system.
Harbor Shores DevelopmentBenton Harbor
Abonmarche
Harbor Shores Development is an economic revitalization project featuring a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and development-ready sites for almost 800 homes. From brownfield clean-up to innovative drainage and erosion control, the 530-acre site now has a more positive impact on the environment and is a force for job creation.
Harbor Shores Development is an economic revitalization project featuring a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and development-ready sites for almost 800 homes. From brownfield clean-up to innovative drainage and erosion control, the 530-acre site now has a more positive impact on the environment and is a force for job creation.
Hickory Creek Interceptor RehabilitationLincoln and St. Joseph Counties
Wightman & Associates, Inc.
Construction of 6 miles of roadway capable of supporting heavy equipment in a protected wetland environment, relining of the existing interceptor with a structural cured-in-place pipe, rehabilitation of CMP manholes using a cementitious/epoxy liner system, and replacement of all manhole castings with hinged, gasketed, locking covers at elevations above the floodplain.
Construction of 6 miles of roadway capable of supporting heavy equipment in a protected wetland environment, relining of the existing interceptor with a structural cured-in-place pipe, rehabilitation of CMP manholes using a cementitious/epoxy liner system, and replacement of all manhole castings with hinged, gasketed, locking covers at elevations above the floodplain.
M57 Pedestrian TunnelGreenville
Prein&Newhof
Greenville finished its 6-mile-long Fred Meijer Flat River Trail by constructing a handicap-accessible pedestrian tunnel under M-57. The interior walls are decorated with tiles depicting Greenville's history, handmade by local artists of all ages. The walls of the tunnel approach are lined with natural stone and topped with traffic-safety barriers.
Greenville finished its 6-mile-long Fred Meijer Flat River Trail by constructing a handicap-accessible pedestrian tunnel under M-57. The interior walls are decorated with tiles depicting Greenville's history, handmade by local artists of all ages. The walls of the tunnel approach are lined with natural stone and topped with traffic-safety barriers.
Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain (OMID)Repair Program
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
The OMID is a large diameter deep sewer system serving approx. 850,000 residents of SE Michigan. This sewer was constructed in-tunnel in the 1970s and has experienced several catastrophic failures. In May 2009, the OMID Drainage District selected NTH to lead a team to develop an overall design approach for rehabilitation of the system and to prepare contract documents for the first segment of construction.
The OMID is a large diameter deep sewer system serving approx. 850,000 residents of SE Michigan. This sewer was constructed in-tunnel in the 1970s and has experienced several catastrophic failures. In May 2009, the OMID Drainage District selected NTH to lead a team to develop an overall design approach for rehabilitation of the system and to prepare contract documents for the first segment of construction.
MDOT Design-Build-Finance Delivery SystemCapac and Flint
HNTB
The Design-Build-Finance (DBF) Project Delivery System resulted in the development of design-build model contract documents that were implemented by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to jump-start two pilot projects in southeastern Michigan, and was later applied to address more than $100 million in aging infrastructure on shovel ready projects.
The Design-Build-Finance (DBF) Project Delivery System resulted in the development of design-build model contract documents that were implemented by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to jump-start two pilot projects in southeastern Michigan, and was later applied to address more than $100 million in aging infrastructure on shovel ready projects.
Village of Sparta Iron/Manganese Filtration
Johnson & Anderson, Inc.
The Village of Sparta and J&A upgraded the community's water treatment system by integrating a new iron and manganese filter with the existing softeners and incorporating a fully automated SCADA system into the existing water treatment plant. The system was designed to meet the required water demands of the Village.
The Village of Sparta and J&A upgraded the community's water treatment system by integrating a new iron and manganese filter with the existing softeners and incorporating a fully automated SCADA system into the existing water treatment plant. The system was designed to meet the required water demands of the Village.
Surveying Merit Award
Bath Township Lift Station Force Main Extension
C2AE
C2AE surveyors were tasked with identifying and distinguishing undocumented property boundaries, rights-of-way, and easements throughout four surrounding communities. Topographic mapping was conducted utilizing GPS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying methods along the entire route - approximately four miles, with varying site conditions including wetlands, farmlands, undeveloped wooded parcels and private residences.
C2AE surveyors were tasked with identifying and distinguishing undocumented property boundaries, rights-of-way, and easements throughout four surrounding communities. Topographic mapping was conducted utilizing GPS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying methods along the entire route - approximately four miles, with varying site conditions including wetlands, farmlands, undeveloped wooded parcels and private residences.
Judges' Choice Award - Board Design
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
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