2017 ESE Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
Jimmy John's Field
SME
For decades, stakeholders could not overcome real and perceived challenges of redeveloping on uncontrolled waste. The redevelopment of a former unregulated landfill into Jimmy John’s Field was a labor of love for the entire project team as members worked together to address significant environmental contamination and geotechnical settlement problems.
For decades, stakeholders could not overcome real and perceived challenges of redeveloping on uncontrolled waste. The redevelopment of a former unregulated landfill into Jimmy John’s Field was a labor of love for the entire project team as members worked together to address significant environmental contamination and geotechnical settlement problems.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
Oakland University Engineering Center
SmithGroupJJR
Oakland University’s Engineering Center provides advanced technologies for academic engineering studies, while sustainable mechanical and electrical systems serve as a hands on learning tools for the students.
Oakland University’s Engineering Center provides advanced technologies for academic engineering studies, while sustainable mechanical and electrical systems serve as a hands on learning tools for the students.
Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain Contract 4: Setting a New Standard for Infrastructure Renewal
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Sewer repairs at this diameter, depth and length have never been attempted without the ability
to bypass flow. This project prolonged the life of critical infrastructure; prevented future collapses; reduced system I/I by 16 MGD, saved $10 million in construction costs and saves $23 million annually in sewerage treatment costs.
Sewer repairs at this diameter, depth and length have never been attempted without the ability
to bypass flow. This project prolonged the life of critical infrastructure; prevented future collapses; reduced system I/I by 16 MGD, saved $10 million in construction costs and saves $23 million annually in sewerage treatment costs.
M-1 Rail Streetcar
AECOM
Delivered via a public-private partnership, the M-1 Rail Streetcar project provides a modern, world-class rail transit system to reinvigorate downtown Detroit and provide an additional mode of reliable transportation. AECOM is the lead engineering consultant for the project, which runs 3.3 miles along Woodward Avenue and includes 20 stations.
Delivered via a public-private partnership, the M-1 Rail Streetcar project provides a modern, world-class rail transit system to reinvigorate downtown Detroit and provide an additional mode of reliable transportation. AECOM is the lead engineering consultant for the project, which runs 3.3 miles along Woodward Avenue and includes 20 stations.
University Drive Diverging Diamond Interchange
Bergmann Associates
Innovation, technology, partnership, economic advancement and delivery is what embodied the persistence of MDOT and Auburn Hills to obtain funding and resources to construct the Diverging Diamond Interchange at University Drive using Design-Build delivery to create a signature entry point to the city while addressing operational and condition issues.
Innovation, technology, partnership, economic advancement and delivery is what embodied the persistence of MDOT and Auburn Hills to obtain funding and resources to construct the Diverging Diamond Interchange at University Drive using Design-Build delivery to create a signature entry point to the city while addressing operational and condition issues.
I-94 at Sprinkle Road Interchange
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
DLZ Michigan, Inc. was the prime consultant for this complex interchange upgrade. The project replaced two existing bridges over I-94 with one bridge and utilized multilane roundabouts. The project included several significant design challenges that were overcome by DLZ and MDOT working in close partnership.
DLZ Michigan, Inc. was the prime consultant for this complex interchange upgrade. The project replaced two existing bridges over I-94 with one bridge and utilized multilane roundabouts. The project included several significant design challenges that were overcome by DLZ and MDOT working in close partnership.
Surveying Honorable Conceptor Awards
GHIB Data Fusion 2.0
Surveying Solutions, Inc.
A comprehensive design survey was performed for the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) project in Detroit, MI. Through a process of data fusion, multiple datasets including aerial LiDAR, aerial mapping, and mobile LiDAR were merged together to create a seamless final deliverable for the design and construction of the GHIB.
A comprehensive design survey was performed for the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) project in Detroit, MI. Through a process of data fusion, multiple datasets including aerial LiDAR, aerial mapping, and mobile LiDAR were merged together to create a seamless final deliverable for the design and construction of the GHIB.
Survey Floats Down Muskegon Riverwith Drones & Boats
Fleis & VandenBrink
Muskegon River and wetlands, an important migratory flyway, is a Great Lakes AOC (Area of Concern). F&V integrated RTS and GPS with a remote controlled boat and drone to perform topographic and bathymetric survey. Our map provided roughly 10 times more data points for GEI Consultants, Inc. to better assess and design habitat restoration improvements.
Muskegon River and wetlands, an important migratory flyway, is a Great Lakes AOC (Area of Concern). F&V integrated RTS and GPS with a remote controlled boat and drone to perform topographic and bathymetric survey. Our map provided roughly 10 times more data points for GEI Consultants, Inc. to better assess and design habitat restoration improvements.
Engineering Merit Awards
GFIA Drainage Improvements& Natural Treatment System
Prein&Newhof
This $20 million project treats deicing fluid runoff at Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The Natural Treatment System (NTS) technology uses detention, bacterial treatment, filtration, and natural aeration to transform nutrient-laden stormwater into clean water before discharging it into the Thornapple River.
This $20 million project treats deicing fluid runoff at Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The Natural Treatment System (NTS) technology uses detention, bacterial treatment, filtration, and natural aeration to transform nutrient-laden stormwater into clean water before discharging it into the Thornapple River.
M-100 over CN/GTW Railroad
AECOM
Located a few miles southwest of Lansing along the M-100, the bridge over the CN/GTW railroad was designated for replacement. AECOM designed the temporary abutments and slide operations necessary for implementing accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The ABC technique utilized was a lateral slide of the proposed superstructure into place.
Located a few miles southwest of Lansing along the M-100, the bridge over the CN/GTW railroad was designated for replacement. AECOM designed the temporary abutments and slide operations necessary for implementing accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The ABC technique utilized was a lateral slide of the proposed superstructure into place.
Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters
SmithGroupJJR
In an effort to combine two separate corporate offices, Lake Trust Credit Union constructed a brand new, 100,000 sf corporate headquarters. The ground-up facility took advantage of the opportunity to create a high-performance collaborative work environment.
In an effort to combine two separate corporate offices, Lake Trust Credit Union constructed a brand new, 100,000 sf corporate headquarters. The ground-up facility took advantage of the opportunity to create a high-performance collaborative work environment.
Link Detroit
SmithGroupJJR
Serving as a non-motorized network connecting the people of Detroit to the City’s natural resources, healthy food and cultural destinations, Link Detroit has generated economic reinvestment opportunities and is improving the quality of life through sustainable green infrastructure improvements.
Serving as a non-motorized network connecting the people of Detroit to the City’s natural resources, healthy food and cultural destinations, Link Detroit has generated economic reinvestment opportunities and is improving the quality of life through sustainable green infrastructure improvements.
Wayne State UniversityIntegrative Biosciences Center
Harley Ellis Devereaux
This 205,000 SF facility provides wet and dry research space and promotes scientific discovery through team science. Henry Ford Hospital’s Bone and Joint Center joins WSU, creating a true multidisciplinary research center that brings together 80 principal investigators, researchers, and clinicians from diverse disciplines.
This 205,000 SF facility provides wet and dry research space and promotes scientific discovery through team science. Henry Ford Hospital’s Bone and Joint Center joins WSU, creating a true multidisciplinary research center that brings together 80 principal investigators, researchers, and clinicians from diverse disciplines.
Fort Street Bridge
Hardesty & Hanover
The new Fort Street Bridge is the heaviest bascule leaf in the world, at 8.2 million pounds, and the second largest by deck area, at over 15,000 square feet. The bridge accommodates five traffic lanes and two pedestrian/bikeways, and provides a striking visual enhancement to the community.
The new Fort Street Bridge is the heaviest bascule leaf in the world, at 8.2 million pounds, and the second largest by deck area, at over 15,000 square feet. The bridge accommodates five traffic lanes and two pedestrian/bikeways, and provides a striking visual enhancement to the community.
Hard Rock Stadium Canopy Erection Plan
Ruby+Associates
Ruby+Associates’ innovative “no shoring” erection plan was critical to the on-time completion of the new shade canopy at Hard Rock Stadium. The daunting complexity of the project and incredibly challenging schedule required intense pre-planning, then daily problem solving during construction.
Ruby+Associates’ innovative “no shoring” erection plan was critical to the on-time completion of the new shade canopy at Hard Rock Stadium. The daunting complexity of the project and incredibly challenging schedule required intense pre-planning, then daily problem solving during construction.
Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan Regional Master Transit Plan
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
HNTB was the prime consultant for the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) Regional Master Transit Plan (RMTP). The RMTP is the RTA’s first market-based plan — supported by past and present data, future projections, input from communities and an understanding of our existing transit system and the region’s needs.
HNTB was the prime consultant for the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) Regional Master Transit Plan (RMTP). The RMTP is the RTA’s first market-based plan — supported by past and present data, future projections, input from communities and an understanding of our existing transit system and the region’s needs.
International Bridge Toll Plaza Reconstruction
CDM Smith Michigan, Inc.
CDM Smith led a bi-national design team under the CMGC process, providing a vital upgrade to the International Bridge Plaza at Sault Ste. Marie. New administration and toll facilities and I-75 terminus and ramps were constructed while ensuring plaza operations continued with minimal disruption during the complex accelerated construction schedule.
CDM Smith led a bi-national design team under the CMGC process, providing a vital upgrade to the International Bridge Plaza at Sault Ste. Marie. New administration and toll facilities and I-75 terminus and ramps were constructed while ensuring plaza operations continued with minimal disruption during the complex accelerated construction schedule.
Detroit River International WildlifeRefuge Fishing Pier
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge was created to protect the Detroit River shoreline. A dock/fishing pier were part of the design but bids for construction were above budget. NTH reengineered to eliminate underwater efforts,creating a design that was easier to build, able meet schedule restrictions, and saved $1,000,000.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge was created to protect the Detroit River shoreline. A dock/fishing pier were part of the design but bids for construction were above budget. NTH reengineered to eliminate underwater efforts,creating a design that was easier to build, able meet schedule restrictions, and saved $1,000,000.
West Bloomfield Pre-Chlorinated Pipe Bursting
Johnson & Anderson
J&A provided research, surveying, design, and contract administration for a very successful pre-chlorinated pipe bursting project in West Bloomfield. After extensive research the Township selected pre-chlorinated pipe bursting to replace 11,910 feet of 60 year old cast iron water main. The method proved economical and provided minimal disruption to residents.
J&A provided research, surveying, design, and contract administration for a very successful pre-chlorinated pipe bursting project in West Bloomfield. After extensive research the Township selected pre-chlorinated pipe bursting to replace 11,910 feet of 60 year old cast iron water main. The method proved economical and provided minimal disruption to residents.
Board Design Award
AECOM
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