2015 ESE Projects
Cobo Arena Demolition & Reconstruction
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
During the redevelopment of Cobo Arena, NTH Consultants, Ltd. utilized the shell-like geometry of the original structure, performed detailed analyses for each stage of demolition and reconstruction, and worked with the contractors to safely sequence the work, thereby eliminating the need for an estimated $1 million in internal temporary bracing.
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
During the redevelopment of Cobo Arena, NTH Consultants, Ltd. utilized the shell-like geometry of the original structure, performed detailed analyses for each stage of demolition and reconstruction, and worked with the contractors to safely sequence the work, thereby eliminating the need for an estimated $1 million in internal temporary bracing.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
The Rapid/Amtrak Passenger Station Relocation
Bergmann Associates
The new “Vern Ehlers” Amtrak Station in Grand Rapids combined The Rapid's
persistence and vision with strong stakeholder involvement to develop a multi-modal
transportation hub. Innovative rail track and station building methods were utilized while
incorporating cost effective, sustainable materials focusing on operation while providing
passengers a user friendly facility.
The new “Vern Ehlers” Amtrak Station in Grand Rapids combined The Rapid's
persistence and vision with strong stakeholder involvement to develop a multi-modal
transportation hub. Innovative rail track and station building methods were utilized while
incorporating cost effective, sustainable materials focusing on operation while providing
passengers a user friendly facility.
Michigan State University West Circle DrivePhase 3
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)
Built in 1904, this stretch of steam tunnel was in need of reconstruction. Its replacement
required surgical precision to avoid numerous trees and utilities as it sliced through a historic,
park-like setting. Portions of the system were replaced with walkable tunnel, while more
economical crawl tunnel was used for the rest.
Built in 1904, this stretch of steam tunnel was in need of reconstruction. Its replacement
required surgical precision to avoid numerous trees and utilities as it sliced through a historic,
park-like setting. Portions of the system were replaced with walkable tunnel, while more
economical crawl tunnel was used for the rest.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)
A destination for community and private events, the marketplace includes an outdoor
farmers market shed, indoor food emporium, rooftop greenhouse, banquet facilities,
and demonstration kitchens. It is a centerpiece for the region and has contributed to area
revitalization. Engineering services included all civil site utilities, structural, mechanical,
and electrical design.
A destination for community and private events, the marketplace includes an outdoor
farmers market shed, indoor food emporium, rooftop greenhouse, banquet facilities,
and demonstration kitchens. It is a centerpiece for the region and has contributed to area
revitalization. Engineering services included all civil site utilities, structural, mechanical,
and electrical design.
I-96/M-50 (Alden Nash Road)Bridge Slide Design
Parsons
Representing MDOT’s third superstructure constructed with slide bridge technology, this is part of the FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative to deploy innovation to reduce highway project delivery timelines. M-50 was closed less than five days, with no more than two consecutive days of closure.
Representing MDOT’s third superstructure constructed with slide bridge technology, this is part of the FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative to deploy innovation to reduce highway project delivery timelines. M-50 was closed less than five days, with no more than two consecutive days of closure.
Farmington Hills Elevated Storage Tank
OHM Advisors
The Farmington Hills Elevated Storage Tank, managed by a complex network of system control valves, allows the City of Farmington Hills to effectively manage its peak water demand from its supplier, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. This results in rate savings of $3.5 million annually, improved daytime water pressure, reliability and fire protection for the City.
The Farmington Hills Elevated Storage Tank, managed by a complex network of system control valves, allows the City of Farmington Hills to effectively manage its peak water demand from its supplier, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. This results in rate savings of $3.5 million annually, improved daytime water pressure, reliability and fire protection for the City.
Surveying Honorable Conceptor Awards
Osceola Inn: A Smart Survey Helped Safely Bring Down a Treasured Landmark
Fleis & VandenBrink
The circa 1890 Osceola Inn was a historic Reed City structure but a safety hazard and a public nuisance. F&V’s surveyors integrated tools and data to provide crucial information to the engineering and demolition crews to preserve the buildings connected to it and restore the site for future development.
The circa 1890 Osceola Inn was a historic Reed City structure but a safety hazard and a public nuisance. F&V’s surveyors integrated tools and data to provide crucial information to the engineering and demolition crews to preserve the buildings connected to it and restore the site for future development.
South County Water Authority Asset Collection
Spicer Group
Spicer used mobile mapping technology to acquire survey-grade Mobile LiDAR/imagery data of over 4000 water infrastructure assets for the South County Water System. This took four days and saved a significant amount of time and money—virtually eliminating months of fieldwork if conventional survey tasks would
have been used.
Spicer used mobile mapping technology to acquire survey-grade Mobile LiDAR/imagery data of over 4000 water infrastructure assets for the South County Water System. This took four days and saved a significant amount of time and money—virtually eliminating months of fieldwork if conventional survey tasks would
have been used.
Engineering Merit Awards
US-131/3 Mile Road Bridge SlideDesign and Construction
Parsons
Michigan’s first bridge slide, MDOT’s 64-foot slide of the 800-ton northbound replacement bridge, took 23 hours, requiring only five days of
traffic detours for US-131. It is part of the FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative to deploy innovation that reduces project delivery timelines.
Michigan’s first bridge slide, MDOT’s 64-foot slide of the 800-ton northbound replacement bridge, took 23 hours, requiring only five days of
traffic detours for US-131. It is part of the FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative to deploy innovation that reduces project delivery timelines.
Uptown Bay City
ROWE Professional Services Company
ROWE Professional Services Company, the City of Bay City, and SSP Associates, Inc. made a 43-acre riverfront Brownfield site a multi-use area for such purposes as retail shops, business offices, a riverwalk, and a marina. Site challenges included a floodplain and nine-foot elevation drops.
I-96 Interchange at Latson Road
RS Engineering, LLC
For the first time in Michigan, the design of the new I-96 interchange at Latson Road provided enhanced deliverables in a digital format for letting. For the first time in the nation, E-Construction was used to manage all construction documentation in a “paperless” environment using ProjectWise, saving an
estimated $300,000.
For the first time in Michigan, the design of the new I-96 interchange at Latson Road provided enhanced deliverables in a digital format for letting. For the first time in the nation, E-Construction was used to manage all construction documentation in a “paperless” environment using ProjectWise, saving an
estimated $300,000.
Averting Future Sinkholes:Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Using multichannel analysis of surface waves, NTH and its subconsultants performed a sophisticated geophysical study of the OMID Drainage District’s tunnel. One identified void required the injection of 27,352 cubic feet of cement grout into the ground from the sewer. Combining such innovative technologies, the team identified and rehabilitated serious deficiencies before they resulted in failures that would impact the system’s 800,000 users and the environment.
Using multichannel analysis of surface waves, NTH and its subconsultants performed a sophisticated geophysical study of the OMID Drainage District’s tunnel. One identified void required the injection of 27,352 cubic feet of cement grout into the ground from the sewer. Combining such innovative technologies, the team identified and rehabilitated serious deficiencies before they resulted in failures that would impact the system’s 800,000 users and the environment.
I-94 Truck Parking Informationand Management System
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
HNTB Michigan Inc. worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Truck Smart Parking Services to create the first Smart Truck Parking Network in the U.S., where real-time information about safe, secure and convenient parking is available to drivers along a 129-mile stretch of I-94 in Michigan.
HNTB Michigan Inc. worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Truck Smart Parking Services to create the first Smart Truck Parking Network in the U.S., where real-time information about safe, secure and convenient parking is available to drivers along a 129-mile stretch of I-94 in Michigan.
Accelerated Orion Road Bridge ReplacementSaves Cider Season
HRC
The Road Commission for Oakland County accelerated replacement of the deteriorated 1920s era Orion Road Bridge over Paint Creek in Oakland Township, a direct route to the Paint Creek and Goodison Cider Mills. Design was expedited utilizing a prefabricated 3-sided concrete box culvert solution, and cider season was saved.
The Road Commission for Oakland County accelerated replacement of the deteriorated 1920s era Orion Road Bridge over Paint Creek in Oakland Township, a direct route to the Paint Creek and Goodison Cider Mills. Design was expedited utilizing a prefabricated 3-sided concrete box culvert solution, and cider season was saved.
Lake Street Improvements
Prein&Newhof
Whitehall’s Lake Street reconstruction project utilized several “green” stormwater management technologies along its 2,800-ft. length, including permeable brick pavers, pervious concrete intersections, bio-swales, retention, and wetlands. To date, these measures have prevented all sediment- and
nutrient-laden stormwater from flowing directly into White Lake, which is an EPA Area of Concern.
Whitehall’s Lake Street reconstruction project utilized several “green” stormwater management technologies along its 2,800-ft. length, including permeable brick pavers, pervious concrete intersections, bio-swales, retention, and wetlands. To date, these measures have prevented all sediment- and
nutrient-laden stormwater from flowing directly into White Lake, which is an EPA Area of Concern.
Judges' Choice Award - Board Design
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
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