2022 Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
Brandenburg Park Shoreline Restoration
OHM Advisors
The Brandenburg Park shoreline and habitat restoration project introduced resilient solutions that addressed a failing seawall while increasing the diversity of the shoreline habitat. The result provides community members with increased recreational and educational opportunities and renewed connections to an improved, diverse ecosystem.
The Brandenburg Park shoreline and habitat restoration project introduced resilient solutions that addressed a failing seawall while increasing the diversity of the shoreline habitat. The result provides community members with increased recreational and educational opportunities and renewed connections to an improved, diverse ecosystem.
Surveying Eminent Conceptor Award
Blue Water Bridge: Lighting the Bridge with LiDAR
Surveying Solutions, Inc.
Fishbeck
SSI and Fishbeck completed data collection for the resurfacing and electrical improvements of the Eastbound Bluewater Bridge. Multiple LiDAR collection methods were used including a Terrestrial 3D Tripod Scanner and Mobile LiDAR scanners on both an SUV and a boat to capture the entire bridge simultaneously.
Fishbeck
SSI and Fishbeck completed data collection for the resurfacing and electrical improvements of the Eastbound Bluewater Bridge. Multiple LiDAR collection methods were used including a Terrestrial 3D Tripod Scanner and Mobile LiDAR scanners on both an SUV and a boat to capture the entire bridge simultaneously.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
Baldwin Road Reconstruction
OHM Advisors
A corridor that had been on Oakland County’s radar for decades, a stretch of Baldwin Road had long suffered from extreme congestion and traffic delays. By applying an innovative plan including five roundabouts accompanied by creative landscape architecture, the transformative project advances mobility and safety while accelerating economic growth.
A corridor that had been on Oakland County’s radar for decades, a stretch of Baldwin Road had long suffered from extreme congestion and traffic delays. By applying an innovative plan including five roundabouts accompanied by creative landscape architecture, the transformative project advances mobility and safety while accelerating economic growth.
Robert C. Valade Park
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
VOTED #1 RIVERWALK IN AMERICA… in The USA Today’s national competition. The Robert C. Valade Park is the newest four-season destination point on Detroit’s popular riverwalk. A “front porch” for nearby neighborhoods, the park features a beach, play-sheds, BBQ grill/picnic area, food and beverage, open fire pits, and much more!
VOTED #1 RIVERWALK IN AMERICA… in The USA Today’s national competition. The Robert C. Valade Park is the newest four-season destination point on Detroit’s popular riverwalk. A “front porch” for nearby neighborhoods, the park features a beach, play-sheds, BBQ grill/picnic area, food and beverage, open fire pits, and much more!
Beekman on Broadway
SME
The corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane in Ann Arbor had attained a well-earned reputation as “undevelopable.” All of this changed when Morningside Group, SME, EGLE, Washtenaw County, and the City of Ann Arbor came together to transform the blighted, contaminated site into a thriving live-work community
The corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane in Ann Arbor had attained a well-earned reputation as “undevelopable.” All of this changed when Morningside Group, SME, EGLE, Washtenaw County, and the City of Ann Arbor came together to transform the blighted, contaminated site into a thriving live-work community
I-375 Reconstruction Project
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
After more than 50 years, I-375 is nearing the end of its service life and requires modernization to an at-grade boulevard. HNTB and the project team have used several innovative techniques throughout the project to gain extensive stakeholder and community engagement allowing the project to move forward into final design.
After more than 50 years, I-375 is nearing the end of its service life and requires modernization to an at-grade boulevard. HNTB and the project team have used several innovative techniques throughout the project to gain extensive stakeholder and community engagement allowing the project to move forward into final design.
Recreating Conventional
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Redesigned and retrofit of 2 miles of green infrastructure in a highly urbanized area to improve water quality, increase drain storage capacity, create an ecologically diverse and resilient natural habitat, restore local connectivity and long-term stability and create a low maintenance and sustainable ecosystem.
Redesigned and retrofit of 2 miles of green infrastructure in a highly urbanized area to improve water quality, increase drain storage capacity, create an ecologically diverse and resilient natural habitat, restore local connectivity and long-term stability and create a low maintenance and sustainable ecosystem.
Walker Avenue Bridge Removal
Prein&Newhof
Making the road more visible and safer for oncoming motorists by removing a bridge, raising the rail grade, and lowering the road grade to an at-grade crossing gave BISSELL the confidence to invest in and renovate their headquarters which created 99-higher paying jobs for the community.
Making the road more visible and safer for oncoming motorists by removing a bridge, raising the rail grade, and lowering the road grade to an at-grade crossing gave BISSELL the confidence to invest in and renovate their headquarters which created 99-higher paying jobs for the community.
Surveying Honorable Conceptor Award
Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Supports Dam Restoration Design
Spicer Group, Inc.
Spicer Group provided, and continues to provide, a variety of surveying services using both traditional and cutting-edge remote sensing technology which are key in helping engineers design and reconstruct the damaged Sanford and Edenville Dams, bringing back Sandford and Wixom Lakes, implementing earth stabilization work and prioritizing problem areas.
Spicer Group provided, and continues to provide, a variety of surveying services using both traditional and cutting-edge remote sensing technology which are key in helping engineers design and reconstruct the damaged Sanford and Edenville Dams, bringing back Sandford and Wixom Lakes, implementing earth stabilization work and prioritizing problem areas.
Engineering Merit Awards
Asset Management Leads to Community Sustainability
Abonmarche Consultants, Inc.
The City of Benton Harbor embraced the concepts of an integrated Asset Management Plan. The community now has a strategy based upon data, engineering, and financial realities; restored public confidence; renewed private investment that will enhance financial sustainability; and the support of governmental agencies based upon the strategy’s success.
The City of Benton Harbor embraced the concepts of an integrated Asset Management Plan. The community now has a strategy based upon data, engineering, and financial realities; restored public confidence; renewed private investment that will enhance financial sustainability; and the support of governmental agencies based upon the strategy’s success.
Cassopolis Transformation Project
Wightman
The Village of Cassopolis envisioned a vibrant community space for its citizens and visitors. Working with Wightman, a sweeping transformation has created a beautiful streetscape; sandy beach featuring a diving and fishing pier, new pavilion, and wide walkways for gathering; a safe pedestrian corridor; and a stunning municipal complex.
The Village of Cassopolis envisioned a vibrant community space for its citizens and visitors. Working with Wightman, a sweeping transformation has created a beautiful streetscape; sandy beach featuring a diving and fishing pier, new pavilion, and wide walkways for gathering; a safe pedestrian corridor; and a stunning municipal complex.
Frankenmuth Levee Improvements Project
Matteo Engineering & Consulting
Frankenmuth, one of Michigan’s popular tourist destinations, was partially protected from Cass River flooding by a levee. Frankenmuth hired MEC to address levee deficiencies needed for re-certification. MEC and FKE prepared innovative designs including pile-supported flood walls and a multi-functional Riverwalk, which now provides flood resilience.
Frankenmuth, one of Michigan’s popular tourist destinations, was partially protected from Cass River flooding by a levee. Frankenmuth hired MEC to address levee deficiencies needed for re-certification. MEC and FKE prepared innovative designs including pile-supported flood walls and a multi-functional Riverwalk, which now provides flood resilience.
Landfill Leachate PFOA and PFOS Statewide Study
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy launched the Industrial Pretreatment Program Initiative to reduce and eliminate discharges of certain polyfluoralkyl substances from industrial sources that may pass through wastewater treatment plants. In response, EGLE selected NTH to conduct a collective study of leachate from landfills in Michigan.
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy launched the Industrial Pretreatment Program Initiative to reduce and eliminate discharges of certain polyfluoralkyl substances from industrial sources that may pass through wastewater treatment plants. In response, EGLE selected NTH to conduct a collective study of leachate from landfills in Michigan.
Railroad Square Revitalization
C2AE
This project transformed a former lumberyard into a community gathering place and cultural center, complete with a four-season event pavilion, food truck court, central green, clock tower, landscaping, and plenty of seating. Railroad Square is visible from the adjacent thoroughfare, inviting passersby to stay a while.
This project transformed a former lumberyard into a community gathering place and cultural center, complete with a four-season event pavilion, food truck court, central green, clock tower, landscaping, and plenty of seating. Railroad Square is visible from the adjacent thoroughfare, inviting passersby to stay a while.
Revere Dock Seawall Design
G2 Consulting Group, LLC
After a much-publicized seawall collapse on the Detroit River, G2 provided geotechnical investigation and design services for the slope stabilization efforts resulting in a new state-of-the-art seawall spanning 500 feet of shoreline, supported by a secondary battered pile structure, creating a safe, secure and economical solution for Revere Dock LLC.
After a much-publicized seawall collapse on the Detroit River, G2 provided geotechnical investigation and design services for the slope stabilization efforts resulting in a new state-of-the-art seawall spanning 500 feet of shoreline, supported by a secondary battered pile structure, creating a safe, secure and economical solution for Revere Dock LLC.
Taking Water Sampling to New Heights
Fleis & VandenBrink
Gelman Sciences’ manufacturing process unintentionally created bromate from its treatment process of 1,4-dioxane. Fleis & VandenBrink worked with Gelman to remediate the contamination per an NPDES permit. We designed a drone with a water sampling device to collect samples in a creek, saving time and money, and protecting the environment.
Gelman Sciences’ manufacturing process unintentionally created bromate from its treatment process of 1,4-dioxane. Fleis & VandenBrink worked with Gelman to remediate the contamination per an NPDES permit. We designed a drone with a water sampling device to collect samples in a creek, saving time and money, and protecting the environment.
Thompson State Fish Hatchery Renovation
HDR
The $12 million Thompson State Hatchery Renovation produces 420,000 more fish with new technology and state-of-the-art systems. Completed on budget and on schedule, the new coolwater facility, feeding systems, development ponds, resurfaced raceways, and upgrades to Little Manistee weir provide a bright future for Michigan’s $4.4 billion sport fishing economy.
The $12 million Thompson State Hatchery Renovation produces 420,000 more fish with new technology and state-of-the-art systems. Completed on budget and on schedule, the new coolwater facility, feeding systems, development ponds, resurfaced raceways, and upgrades to Little Manistee weir provide a bright future for Michigan’s $4.4 billion sport fishing economy.
Transforming Old Runway into a New Roadway
Fleis & VandenBrink
The Jackson County Department of Transportation, with consultant Fleis & VandenBrink, came up with an innovative way to save $5 million on 1.5-miles of improvements on McDevitt Avenue. The bottom-up approach to the cross-section roadway design used 10 inches of Bound Aggregate Base material as the road base.
The Jackson County Department of Transportation, with consultant Fleis & VandenBrink, came up with an innovative way to save $5 million on 1.5-miles of improvements on McDevitt Avenue. The bottom-up approach to the cross-section roadway design used 10 inches of Bound Aggregate Base material as the road base.
Whites Bridge Road over the Flat River
AECOM
Located in Keene Township, Ionia County, the historic Whites Bridge Road covered bridge stood for 144 years until it was destroyed by arson in 2013. AECOM designed the replacement covered bridge superstructure to closely reproduce the original structure while meeting modern code and load requirements.
Located in Keene Township, Ionia County, the historic Whites Bridge Road covered bridge stood for 144 years until it was destroyed by arson in 2013. AECOM designed the replacement covered bridge superstructure to closely reproduce the original structure while meeting modern code and load requirements.
Surveying Merit Awards
Detroit Zoo Survey
Spalding DeDecker
Spalding DeDecker provided survey services for Detroit Zoological Society’s various land redevelopments at the Detroit Zoo including KidZone project, main visitor parking lot mapping, and GIS database. SD used LiDAR technology to noninvasively capture a vast amount of survey data with minimal interruptions to daily Zoo operations.
Spalding DeDecker provided survey services for Detroit Zoological Society’s various land redevelopments at the Detroit Zoo including KidZone project, main visitor parking lot mapping, and GIS database. SD used LiDAR technology to noninvasively capture a vast amount of survey data with minimal interruptions to daily Zoo operations.
I-196 Grand River Bridges
ROWE Professional Services
ROWE performed all work for the I-196 design survey for Michigan Department of Transportation. Located in Walker, Michigan, this project intended to assist with consultant design for replacement of two bridge structures, interchange improvement, and I-196 mainline upgrades. Despite the winter weather, the team successfully completed complex and variable surveying.
ROWE performed all work for the I-196 design survey for Michigan Department of Transportation. Located in Walker, Michigan, this project intended to assist with consultant design for replacement of two bridge structures, interchange improvement, and I-196 mainline upgrades. Despite the winter weather, the team successfully completed complex and variable surveying.
Board Design Award
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