2019 ESE Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
American Center for Mobility
WSP Michigan, Inc.
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is a unique world-class, first-of-its kind non-profit testing, education and product development facility for future mobility, designed to enable safe validation and self-certification of connected and automated vehicle technology, and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards.
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
The American Center for Mobility (ACM) is a unique world-class, first-of-its kind non-profit testing, education and product development facility for future mobility, designed to enable safe validation and self-certification of connected and automated vehicle technology, and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
I-75 Over the Rouge River
Benesch
The I-75 over the Rouge River project entailed replacement of the largest bridge deck area in the State of Michigan. This 8,600-foot-long bridge involved a complex Traffic Management Plan, extensive stakeholder coordination, and other innovations that improved traffic-flow, shortened construction time, and reduced construction cost.
The I-75 over the Rouge River project entailed replacement of the largest bridge deck area in the State of Michigan. This 8,600-foot-long bridge involved a complex Traffic Management Plan, extensive stakeholder coordination, and other innovations that improved traffic-flow, shortened construction time, and reduced construction cost.
GHIB Acquisition + D4 Engineering Consulting
Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC
Beam, Longest and Neff (BLN) acquired and demolished nearly 300 properties to accommodate construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit. BLN’s turnkey program management solution delivered these parcels ahead of schedule and under budget while creating a replicable template for future acquisition and demolition projects.
Beam, Longest and Neff (BLN) acquired and demolished nearly 300 properties to accommodate construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit. BLN’s turnkey program management solution delivered these parcels ahead of schedule and under budget while creating a replicable template for future acquisition and demolition projects.
Marquette Hospital Transportation Improvements
DLZ Michigan, Inc.
DLZ Michigan, Inc. was the prime consultant for this complex project. The US-41 project constructed three roundabouts and two stream crossings for access to the relocated hospital. The project included several significant design challenges that were overcome by DLZ, the City of Marquette, MDOT and MDEQ working in close partnership.
DLZ Michigan, Inc. was the prime consultant for this complex project. The US-41 project constructed three roundabouts and two stream crossings for access to the relocated hospital. The project included several significant design challenges that were overcome by DLZ, the City of Marquette, MDOT and MDEQ working in close partnership.
New GM Truck Manufacturing Body Shop
Ruby+Associates, Inc.
The new GM Body Shop is an 840,000 square foot facility within the Flint Assembly complex. Ruby worked with a co-located multi-disciplinary team and completed the building’s structural design and steel shop fabrication drawings. Ruby’s integrated design/detailing process provided faster 3D coordination with the follow-on trades and accelerated steel erection.
The new GM Body Shop is an 840,000 square foot facility within the Flint Assembly complex. Ruby worked with a co-located multi-disciplinary team and completed the building’s structural design and steel shop fabrication drawings. Ruby’s integrated design/detailing process provided faster 3D coordination with the follow-on trades and accelerated steel erection.
Using HDD to Mitigate Sinkhole Risks
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Following a water main break which created a large sinkhole, NTH was retained to lead a design-build emergency rehabilitation. Based on several field challenges, a 350-foot, 24-inch HDPE pipe using HDD technology was chosen for the repair. The sewers were restored and the sinkhole area stabilized without impacting existing utilities, structures, and the highway.
Following a water main break which created a large sinkhole, NTH was retained to lead a design-build emergency rehabilitation. Based on several field challenges, a 350-foot, 24-inch HDPE pipe using HDD technology was chosen for the repair. The sewers were restored and the sinkhole area stabilized without impacting existing utilities, structures, and the highway.
Surveying Honorable Conceptor Awards
Sterling Heights GIS Data Build
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
AEW’s largest GIS project to date led their Survey and GIS departments to brainstorm how to best accomplish the huge task, and the “Surveycycle” was born. 1,864 miles of water, storm and sewer lines, the collection of 72,025 manhole, catch basin, hydrant and valve points were built for the project.
AEW’s largest GIS project to date led their Survey and GIS departments to brainstorm how to best accomplish the huge task, and the “Surveycycle” was born. 1,864 miles of water, storm and sewer lines, the collection of 72,025 manhole, catch basin, hydrant and valve points were built for the project.
Integrating Surveying: An Innovative Approach to CIP
Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.
F&V’s survey team championed the power of GIS to organize, evaluate, and map the data that contained over 213 GB of data for the City of Albion’s Asset Management Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. This comprehensive, very accurate, and easy to use database assisted in prioritizing the repairs and maintenance efforts.
F&V’s survey team championed the power of GIS to organize, evaluate, and map the data that contained over 213 GB of data for the City of Albion’s Asset Management Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. This comprehensive, very accurate, and easy to use database assisted in prioritizing the repairs and maintenance efforts.
Engineering Merit Awards
Beacon Park
Giffels Webster
Beacon Park, Detroit’s newest urban park, offers activities 365-days a year. This once vacant lot now connects people, literally and figuratively. Whether dining at Lumen, viewing the city skyline, listening to a concert, playing volleyball, or merely siting among the landscape, Beacon Park truly is a beacon for the community.
Beacon Park, Detroit’s newest urban park, offers activities 365-days a year. This once vacant lot now connects people, literally and figuratively. Whether dining at Lumen, viewing the city skyline, listening to a concert, playing volleyball, or merely siting among the landscape, Beacon Park truly is a beacon for the community.
Clemens Food Group Waste Water Treatment Plant
Byce & Associates, Inc.
Processing 1.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, Clemens Food Group has significantly reduced the potential pollutant load throughout the City of Coldwater. Due to its adequate design and energy efficient systems, the use of circular treatment tanks provided a substantial overall cost savings for the project.
Processing 1.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, Clemens Food Group has significantly reduced the potential pollutant load throughout the City of Coldwater. Due to its adequate design and energy efficient systems, the use of circular treatment tanks provided a substantial overall cost savings for the project.
Engineering Shapes Downtown Identity
Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.
Hudsonville was without a downtown identity. F&V used engineering to create a downtown identity for the community, using a woonerf-based design. Woonerfs create connected, gathering, shared, vibrant, and universal spaces. The new downtown identity has spawned $5,000,000 in economic and social development, bringing the community together and establishing an identity.
Hudsonville was without a downtown identity. F&V used engineering to create a downtown identity for the community, using a woonerf-based design. Woonerfs create connected, gathering, shared, vibrant, and universal spaces. The new downtown identity has spawned $5,000,000 in economic and social development, bringing the community together and establishing an identity.
Geddes Avenue Reconstruction
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
The Geddes Avenue project is the perfect example of a Complete Street. It is widely considered a success, for the improvements made and for the collaborative process between design professionals and stakeholders used to determine and prioritize the improvements, which required unique and innovative designs.
The Geddes Avenue project is the perfect example of a Complete Street. It is widely considered a success, for the improvements made and for the collaborative process between design professionals and stakeholders used to determine and prioritize the improvements, which required unique and innovative designs.
LIFT / IACMI Lightweight Institute
Harley Ellis Devereaux
The LIFT / IACMI Lightweight Institute is now the nation’s premier lightweight materials applied research and development facility. As Architect and Engineer, Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) transformed the 110,000 square foot vacant and vandalized Corktown property into a state-of-the-art innovation center featuring office space, a pre-manufactured high-bay area and a mezzanine for a future learning center.
The LIFT / IACMI Lightweight Institute is now the nation’s premier lightweight materials applied research and development facility. As Architect and Engineer, Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) transformed the 110,000 square foot vacant and vandalized Corktown property into a state-of-the-art innovation center featuring office space, a pre-manufactured high-bay area and a mezzanine for a future learning center.
Old Woodward Avenue Reconstruction
Nowak & Fraus
Full reconstruction of Old Woodward Avenue and Maple Road in the central downtown area was completed over a project length of 2,000 feet. The $7 million project was constructed on schedule in four months that included updating nearly seven miles of underground utilities, new concrete pavements, and enhanced streetscape.
Full reconstruction of Old Woodward Avenue and Maple Road in the central downtown area was completed over a project length of 2,000 feet. The $7 million project was constructed on schedule in four months that included updating nearly seven miles of underground utilities, new concrete pavements, and enhanced streetscape.
Port of Monroe Marine Terminal Project
Johnson & Anderson
With MEDC and MDEQ funding assistance, the Port of Monroe, Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, expanded its infrastructure and set the stage for transformation into one of the premier cargo handling facilities on the Great Lakes. Johnson & Anderson developed dredging and wharf plans for this foundational infrastructure project.
With MEDC and MDEQ funding assistance, the Port of Monroe, Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, expanded its infrastructure and set the stage for transformation into one of the premier cargo handling facilities on the Great Lakes. Johnson & Anderson developed dredging and wharf plans for this foundational infrastructure project.
Rogell Drive Reconstruction at DTW
OHM Advisors
With less-than-optimal operational intuitiveness and a problematic intersection, the Rogell Drive area—the primary entrance to Detroit Metropolitan Airport—was congested and accident-prone. OHM Advisors’ solution drastically improves safety and traffic operations while providing innovative wayfinding and placemaking elements that advance the airport authority’s vision.
With less-than-optimal operational intuitiveness and a problematic intersection, the Rogell Drive area—the primary entrance to Detroit Metropolitan Airport—was congested and accident-prone. OHM Advisors’ solution drastically improves safety and traffic operations while providing innovative wayfinding and placemaking elements that advance the airport authority’s vision.
Surveying Merit Award
Rose Park Veterans Memorial Brick Project
Wightman
In Spring of 2018, a team that included Rotary Club of Kalamazoo-Sunrise, the City of Kalamazoo Parks Department and Wightman, came together to find a high-tech, user-friendly, long-term solution to locating individual bricks and maintaining an accurate inventory of the bricks located in the Rose Park Veterans Memorial.
In Spring of 2018, a team that included Rotary Club of Kalamazoo-Sunrise, the City of Kalamazoo Parks Department and Wightman, came together to find a high-tech, user-friendly, long-term solution to locating individual bricks and maintaining an accurate inventory of the bricks located in the Rose Park Veterans Memorial.
Board Design Award
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