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CONTENTS

AMERICAN COUNCIL
OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES
OF WISCONSIN

Letter from the Chairman of ACEC WI

By Gilbert A. Hantzsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering Excellence Awards . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Letter from the President of ACEC WI
By Chris Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Engineering Excellence Awards Judges . . . . 5
Best of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
State Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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President/Executive Director Chris Klein
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QBS FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF ACEC WI

Engineering Excellence Awards Recognize Outstanding Professional Work
Every day we go to work and back home
again travelling on them. We work and
recreate in them. And while we sleep they
continue to provide lifes basic necessities.
Our roads, bridges, buildings, and water
treatment facilities represent the vision of
the owner combined with the expertise
of professional engineers, though we are
usually not even conscious of them as
we go about our daily business. Once a
year, however, the American Council of
Engineering Companies of Wisconsin
(ACEC WI) recognizes these achievements
through our Engineering Excellence
Awards competition. This publication
celebrates this years award-winning
projects, reminding us of the creativity,
diligence and attention to detail that went
into every aspect.
This year marks the 45th year of these
awards. While ACEC WI is proud to
recognize the outstanding work of these
Wisconsin engineering professionals, we
would also like to recognize the owners and

public officials that provide the leadership

to envision and follow through with the
execution of these projects.
Projects that were procured through
Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS)
are highlighted with a red ribbon. These
projects exemplify the spirit of QBS
procurement in that they were developed
and designed with a core principal of
innovation and cost effectiveness. These
projects are real, award-winning examples
of how the QBS process works to deliver
innovative projects that provide the best
value to the residents of our great state.
On behalf of the ACEC WI Board of
Directors, I would like to congratulate this
years award winners. I would also like to
thank the sponsors of this publication for
their support of our Engineering Excellence
Awards program and ACEC WI.
And the next time you drive to work or
take a glass of clean water from a tap,
please pause to appreciate inspiration and
perspiration behind these everyday marvels.

Gilbert A. Hantzsch, PE
Chairman of the Board
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ACEC WI

A Closer Look at ACEC WI
The American Council of Engineering
Companies of Wisconsin is the only
organization in the state that represents
the business side of the professional
engineering industry. ACEC WI represents
81 premier engineering firms, employing
more than 3,500 employees in more than
160 offices across the state.
Our primary mission is to strengthen the
business environment of our member firms
through government advocacy, political action,
and business education. ACEC WI helps its
member firms achieve higher professional,
business and economic standards which
results in a better professional engineering
service for their clients.
As an organization, we are dedicated
to ensuring the public is aware of the
crucial role professional engineers play in
developing and renovating both current
infrastructure and new development. ACEC
WI members have answered the call to
successfully engineer the vision of their

clients. Along with our industry partners and

clients, we have solved many challenges.
In addition to our member resources in
Wisconsin, we are a member organization
of ACEC a national federation with
more than 5,000 firms representing more
than 500,000 employees throughout the
country. ACEC works tirelessly to propel
the nations economy and enhance and
safeguard Americas quality of life. These
efforts allow Americans to drink clean
water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage
of new technologies, and travel safely
and efficiently. The Councils mission is
to contribute to Americas prosperity and
welfare by advancing the business interests
of member firms.
The important work our member
companies do for our states infrastructure,
economy and quality of life is the lifeblood
of this organization and I am excited to
celebrate those achievements at this years
Awards Banquet.

Chris Klein
President/Executive Director

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Recognizing Exceptional Ideas & Innovations in Engineering
Like the Academy Awards for the film industry, the
Engineering Excellence Awards highlight the best of the best
in professional engineering. ACEC WIs Engineering Excellence
Awards program recognizes and celebrates engineering
achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of skill
and ingenuity. Established in 1970, this statewide competition
effectively ensures firms achieve the recognition they so richly
deserve.
Through exceptional engineering design, these award-winning
projects significantly contribute to the quality of life of the states
citizens. They also recognize the design professionals involved
for their expertise and dedication to the profession. The 2016
winners strengthened our infrastructure, enhanced public safety
and bolstered the economy.

The winning projects are as diverse as the firms involved. This

years projects come from across the state and beyond. Entries
range greatly but one element each has in common is the value
professional engineers provide their clients and communities.
From safe drinking water to getting us to and from work
and school, engineers touch our daily lives in ways that often
go unnoticed. The Engineering Excellence Awards program
strives to increase the publics knowledge of what professional
engineers really do and recognize professional engineering as a
respected and essential profession.
An Engineering Excellence Award is a tribute not only to the
winning project and design firm, but also to the clients, owners,
subconsultants, contractors and everyone else who played a role
in making these projects a reality.

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Judging and Awards

A panel of highly qualified judges from diverse backgrounds outside
the associations membership reviewed this years entries. Each entry
was judged on its own merits and specifically on the role of the engineering firm submitting the project. The process involved a combination
of individual review of entry materials, group discussion and deliberation.

State Finalist Awards are presented to entries demonstrating

a high degree of client satisfaction through quality, cost-effective
solutions. This year, ACEC WI presented fourteen State Finalist
Awards.

The panel used the following criteria to evaluate each submission:

Original or innovative application of new or existing techniques
Future value to the engineering profession and
perception by the public
Social, economic, and sustainable design considerations
Complexity
Exceeding client/owner needs

Best of State Awards are presented to entries representing

the highest degree of technical innovation, client satisfaction
and contributions to the engineering industry. Best of State winners are eligible to compete in the ACEC National Engineering
Excellence Awards competition. This year, ACEC WI presented
seven Best of State Awards.

Each entry was truly an example of excellence in engineering,

which made the judges deliberation extremely difficult.
The award winning projects, firms and clients will be honored at
the ACEC WI Awards Banquet. All are invited to celebrate these
award-winning projects at the gala event on March 18, 2016 at The
American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Congratulations to all our award-winning firms and clients on your
outstanding projects!

Grand Award is selected from the Best of State winners. It is

the entry the judges felt best represented the spirit and criteria
of the competition. The Grand Award will be announced for the
first time at the March 18 Awards Banquet.

Qualifications-Based Selection Projects

A number of the award-winning projects were procured using Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS). On the following
pages, a QBS label indicates projects that were procured using QBS. QBS is a proven process to help owners find the
highest-qualified engineering or architectural firm or team for a project. Page 25 of this magazine provides information
on the QBS process. Additional Information is available at www.qbswi.org.

2016 Engineering Excellence Awards Judging Panel

Terry Bay, PE
Division of Facilities Development

Al Rommel, PE
Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Bruce Borelli, PE
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

Dan Talarczyk, PLS, PE

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Meg Galloway, PE
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Kevin Traas
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association

Mark Herr, AIA, NCARB

Plunkett Raysich Architects

Pat Trainer, JD, PhD

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

David Jolicoeur, PE
FHWA Wisconsin Division

Errin Welty
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FACILITY

MEAD & HUNT INC.

Client: Dane County Regional Airport | Category: Building Technology Systems

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A large block of solar panels, known as an array, contributed to sustainability and helped the facility achieve LEED Gold certification.

Dane County Regional Airport was working with an inadequate

and inefficient snow removal equipment (SRE) facility. This
situation created delays during snowstorms and prevented prompt
use of SRE.
To improve/correct these concerns, Mead & Hunt designed a
building that promoted centralization and sustainability. The design
requirements posed a challenge because of poorer than expected
soil conditions. Mead & Hunt addressed this by using nearly 1,000
helical pilings that secured the foundation in the soil Additionally,
the operations of multiple buildings were consolidated into the
new facility to promote efficiency by easing the snow removal
process. The new facility also implemented a column support
system that allowed for the largest SREs to maneuver. These
centralization moves significantly reduced disruptions to the airport
during snowstorms.
The centralized facility was also designed to be environmentally
friendly. The Dane County Regional Airport wanted any new
design to meet LEED Silver standards. However, through the
use of a major solar array, the final building was able to achieve
a LEED Gold certification. When the solar panels were proposed,
there was concern that reflectivity from the panels could interfere
with airport operations. Mead & Hunt worked with the Federal
Aviation Authority to address these concerns and the conclusions
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taken from this work helped to establish federal standards for the
usage of solar arrays at airports.
As awards judge Mark Herr said: This LEED Gold project
includes photovoltaic panels that supply up to 50 percent of
the buildings electrical needs while establishing a national FAA
sun glare panel reflection standard. Overcoming challenging
soil conditions, establishing oversized bay spacing for improved
snow removal equipment flow and designing an attractive precast
concrete and masonry exterior skin contributed to make this an
exceptional project.
Mead & Hunt exceeded the goals of the client by providing a
building that facilitated prompt snow removal and achieved LEED
Gold certification by setting the bar for the use of solar panels at
airports.
The main building utilized
strategic columns to
accommodate large equipment
and future expansion.

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DUBUQUE WATER & RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER UPGRADE

STRAND ASSOCIATES INC.

Client: City of Dubuque | Category: Water & Stormwater

The new facility transformed almost every part of the plant. The new clarifiers reduce maintenance requirements with innovative designs.

The city of Dubuque was faced with an aging Water &

Resource Recovery Centerthat could not keep pace with city
growth or environmental standards. The restrictions on the size
of the site, as well as a strong commitment to a sustainable
design, created significant design hurdles.
Strand Associates worked closely with the client to exceed
those hurdles. Through innovative design, the scale limitations
on the site were addressed while still allowing the new
facility to meet environmental goals. Many of the production
materials were reused from the demolition of the old plant;
by recycling 98.6 percent of the materials, the construction
process prevented 24,133 tons of waste from being dumped
into landfills. In the facility itself, old sludge incinerators that
used a lot of energy were replaced with anaerobic digestion
and codigestion facilities that actually produce energy. These
systems were supplemented by other sustainable processes
that allowed the design of an administration building that uses
treated wastewater to heat and cool the building.
All of these innovations provide impressive benefits. The
new facility eliminates the equivalent of 4,715 metric tons of
carbon dioxide annually that would otherwise be released into
the atmosphere. The design by Strand Associates created a
facility that will not only save over $600,000 annually compared

to the old facility, but will generate $240,000 in annual revenue

for Dubuque. The icing on the cake for the client is that they
expect that the new plant will be electrically self-sufficient by
2017.
This project was an exemplary upgrade of a treatment
facility. The public will benefit from this cleaner, low cost
operation well into the future commented Al Rommel, PE.
Strand Associates turned an old facility into a revenue
generating resource for the City of Dubuque. The designing of
energy-generating digesters provided environmental benefits
that maximized savings and created fertilizers in a sustainable
facility, all of which benefit the environment. The obstacles set
forth in the project were hurdled by innovation and a dedicated
focus on sustainability.
An aerial view shows the
complexity of project staging
within the tight confines of
the site along with the need
to maintain services during
construction.

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I-794 LAKE FREEWAY, HOAN BRIDGE

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC. Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation | Category: Structural Systems

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Using stainless steel in the deck provides more resistance to corrosion which extends the life of the surfaces and reduces maintenance costs.

The Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee serves as both a city icon and

a vital transportation link across the Milwaukee River. Because
of its status as a key link in the states transportation network,
there was both an urgent need to address structural issues with
the bridge and its approaches. However, there was also a need
for an intelligent design and construction process so that the
passage wouldnt be shut down during the renovations because
of its critical status as a transportation corridor.
A major challenge was to coordinate the wishes of the
multiple stakeholders. Being a major transportation project, the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation was concerned with
a design that would last for a long time and handle volumes of
traffic expected to exceed the current load of 42,000 vehicles
per day. The city of Milwaukee wanted to ensure that an iconic
landmark was preserved and that public spaces near the bridge
remained accessible. Finally, the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources was concerned with roadway pollutants from
highway runoff getting into the Milwaukee River.
Michael Bakers innovative methodology helped to address
these challenges. First, the use of LiDAR allowed the team
to make more accurate measurements and minimized waste.
Stormwater quality best management practices minimized
the runoff impact to natural resources, marking a significant
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improvement from the old structure. The use of movable

barriers facilitated traffic through the areas under construction
and a staged construction effort allowed continuous use of the
bridge. In a first for Wisconsin, stainless steel reinforcement
was used which will decrease maintenance costs.
Awards judge Terry Bay, PE commented: Through the use
of multiple structural engineering technologies and techniques,
this project captures the spirit of engineering innovation.
The project stands out because of its complexities in project
construction and its dynamic approach to maintaining the
accessibility of a major transportation link.
With innovative design solutions and a conscious focus on
the concerns of all of the organizations, Michael Baker was able
to deliver on its goal of giving the Hoan Bridge a new lease on
life and preserving the cultural and economic impacts of the
traffic corridor.
The movable barrier was a
critical part of the project
because it could adjust the
number of lanes during rush
hour and increased public
satisfaction with the project.

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MONTELLO DAM RECONSTRUCTION

MEAD & HUNT INC. Client: Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development | Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Category: Water Resources

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The public can appreciate the aesthetics of the new dam including the usage of the iconic red granite faade.

While dams might be of just passing interest to most people,

they provide many recreational and environmental benefits. The
Montello Dam is different as it stands out as a local cultural
marker. It is also vital to wetlands, fish habitats and outdoor
recreation. However, the dam, originally constructed in 1855,
required prompt intervention to preserve and, with the right
design team, enhance the dam.
Mead & Hunt delivered a final design that was able to meet
all of the goals of the client. By using a vibrating beam slurry
wall, a cut-off wall was installed next to a wetland to meet
environmental concerns. This was the first use of a vibrating
beam slurry wall in a Wisconsin dam and provided major cost
savings for the project. Historical designs were reinforced
by using cast-in place concrete with a granite veneer which
allows the walls to withstand Wisconsins inevitable freeze and
thaw cycles.
The stability of the dam was a major concern going into the
project. The old embankments did not have adequate slope
stability and created a dangerous situation in the event of
flooding. The design team provided that additional stability and
created structures that allow fish and other wildlife to continue
to use the waterway.
Awards judge Pat Trainer, JD praised the project, Mead &

Hunt successfully utilized the vibrating beam slurry wall, the

first application in Wisconsin, in installing the cut-off wall for
the Montello Dam Reconstruction project. This innovation,
combined with an added fish passage, improved recreational
opportunities while preserving the look and function of the
historic granite abutment walls, resulting in a functional and
sustainable design.
In a delicate balance between historical and environmental
concerns and the necessity of stabilizing the dam, Mead & Hunt
provided a design that was able to meet all of those challenges
effectively. The vibrating beam slurry wall lowered the cost and
the preservation of the historical features of the dam met local
desire for the dam to continue its role as a recreational and
historic landmark.
The unique use of a vibrating
beam slurry wall reduced the
footprint of the dam, minimized
costs and still allowed for the
necessary improvements.

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PHOSPHORUS RECOVERY at the MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT

APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC. Client: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District | Category: Water & Stormwater

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A complex structure was used for the acid digesters to accommodate the multi-stage digestion process to produce Class A biosolids.

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District has aimed

to reduce waste and generate revenue during each of its
operational expansion projects. The increasing population of
the area, combined with new environmental standards, makes
wastewater plant improvement a constant concern. The facilitys
previous designs were insufficient to achieve all of these goals
and a new design was necessary.
Applied Technologies began the project by looking at the
issues with the old expansions. In the past, severe foaming and
insufficient heating shuttered the clients attempts to produce
Class A biosolids. This class of biosolids means that the
materials can be used in commercial fertilizers, with the benefit
of being able to sell these phosphorus-based products to a
wide market. The design team shifted the existing digestion
system to a multi-stage acid process that eliminated many of
the heating issues. In addition, the acid process created an
environment of consistent temperatures that eliminated the
foaming that plagued the previous process.
To achieve the Class A designation necessary for wide sale
of the waste products, Applied Technologies needed to reduce
struvite scaling that would foul up the biosolids. The use of
volatile fatty acids promotes the recovery of phosphorus which
is a critical component of the biosolids and reduces struvite.
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Dan Talarczyk, PE, PLS commented, This project innovated a

cutting edge process to recover phosphorus from wastewater,
thereby transforming an undesirable nutrient pollutant into
a resource commodity with far-reaching implications in
sustainability and water reclamation. This project will undoubtedly
improve the quality of life of the people in the region.
Through innovative design, Applied Technologies was able to
turn waste into revenue. The complete redesign of the previous
digestion system addressed the issues that had plagued the
facility in the past. The Class A designation was a major goal of
the client and through the use of a multi-stage acid digestion
process, that goal was achieved and the district has a muchneeded source of revenue from sales of its biosolids fertilizer.
The struvite harvesting building
was a necessary facility to
reduce struvite that would
otherwise foul up the recovery
of phosphorus used in fertilizers
being sold by the client.

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VERONA ROAD STRADDLE BENT BRIDGE DESIGN

AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Client: Strand Associates Inc. | Owner: Wisconsin Department of Transportation | Category: Structural Systems

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The single pillar in the middle of the roundabout preserved visibility for motorists while also featuring simple aesthetic enhancements.

Verona Road in Madison is a major corridor for local and

regional traffic and it intersects with a state highway in a
congested area of the city. This intersection was negatively
affecting commuters and the businesses in the area so
Verona Road was slated for major upgrades. However, the
tight constraints of the area and the need to keep openings
for local businesses meant that design decisions would play
significantly into the ability for the client to meet the needs of
all stakeholders.
AECOMs main issue in this reconstruction project was to
design a bridge that could meet the needs of the state highway
while allowing the deployment of a multi-lane roundabout
underneath. The site limitations added to this challenge the
project needed to be finished in one construction season, the
project needed to maintain access to local businesses and the
roadway needed to stay open.
To address all of these issues, AECOM took an atypical
approach. They provided a design that utilized twin steel plate
girders that would be supported by Mechanical Stabilized Earth
abutments. Finally, they used a 250 ton steel straddle bent pier
that would preserve visibility through the roundabout beneath
while allowing traffic on the bridge above. These design features
meant that 43,000 vehicles a day could travel over the bridge

while traffic flow proceeded safely and efficiently underneath.

Awards judge Errin Welty said of the project: Heavy traffic
volumes and significant space constraints required a unique
approach to the Verona Road bridge design. This structure
successfully spanned a four lane roundabout and maintains
visibility in the intersection while providing traffic circulation to
nearby businesses.
AECOM successfully navigated the multiple issues that came
with the renovation of Verona Road. By thinking outside the box,
the design team was able to deliver a straddle bent span that
would fully support the weight of the cars above while allowing
drivers to navigate the roundabout below without obstruction, all
while minimizing disruptions to commuters and businesses.

A massive span was needed to allow for a roundabout to be constructed

underneath with the total span weighing more than 270,000 pounds.
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WISCONSIN REGIONAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY CONSORTIUM

AYRES ASSOCIATES Client: North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission | Category: Survey & Mapping Technology

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Special cameras allow water and vegetation to stand out which is necessary for mapping and environmental analysis.

Surveying efforts in Wisconsin have always been a haphazard

effort. Aerial imagery, LiDAR and other mapping projects were not
unified and increased the cost of having to run multiple projects
over the same area. Additionally, different authorities, such as
state agencies, counties and municipal governments and private
organizations, would gather the same data for the same areas
without sharing it. The patchwork nature of surveying increased
time and costs and promoted factionalism and the evolution of
different sets of standards.
Ayres Associates has been the leader of the Wisconsin
Regional Orthophotography Consortium (WROC) since 1995.
They have taken up the challenge of developing a mapping
program for use by the Consortium as well as processing the data
brought in. They have even assisted with the logistics of funding
and flight patterns.
Members commit to sharing data and tailoring that data to meet
the needs of individual members. This is a collaborative approach
to a problem that sorely needed it. The coordination aspect alone
saves time by providing data that an individual member would have
been forced to collect on their own. Collaboration also promotes
a unified set of standards that help all of the members to better
utilize the data available. Through this cooperation, more data
than before can be collected in a single season. In 2014-15,
approximately 40,000 square miles of orthoimagery and 15,000
square miles of LiDAR were obtained.
Awards judge Meg Galloway commented The Wisconsin
Regional Orthophotography Consortium provides a highly efficient,
collaborative and cost-effective means of obtaining aerial imagery,
LiDAR and other mapping data. The consortium allows each
partner to receive the specific data to meet their needs. The
data produced by the consortium is being used to help planning,
designing or analyzing civil engineering projects across the state.
Ayres Associates took the lead in establishing a service that
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benefits a wide variety of stakeholders throughout Wisconsin.

This cooperation has expanded dramatically since 1995 and the
collaboration will continue to save money and contribute to better
data for all partners.

The project map for WROC shows

the extent of the project, extending
services to every part of the state.

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6TH STREET BICYCLE RAMP ON THE HANK AARON STATE TRAIL

ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY

Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation | Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Category: Structural Systems

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The 6th Street transition allows users of the state trail to easily get to the road
level and further integrates the state trail into Milwaukee transportation systems.

The Hank Aaron State Trail in downtown Milwaukee is a

significant achievement for the city. The trail runs through
many areas that were previously run-down or abandoned.
Now, the trail provides access to Lake Michigan and
provides a quick route for cyclists and pedestrians. However,
there are still many places where the trail has to navigate
city streets, with all of the various dangers that come from
motorized traffic crossing a major bike-ped route.
Alfred Benesch addressed this issue at the 6th Street
Viaduct in an innovative way. There were major space
constraints due to the viaduct and the need to create
a transition area that would facilitate both bicycles and
pedestrians. Design features were also important to achieve
the aesthetics that local stakeholders desired.
The project achieved the goal of providing a safe
transition between the viaduct and the state trail by
incorporating both an ADA-compliant bike ramp on one
portion and a stairway on another portion. The stairway
features a bannister-like feature next to the steps that can
be utilized to roll a bicycle up, improving the dual use nature
of the connection.
Alfred Benesch used innovative methods to overcome
significant constrictions to the design. The design teams
methods also prove the importance of working with all
stakeholders to adequately coordinate different priorities
and provide a design that exceeds expectations.

Applied Tech

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ASSEMBLY PARK IMPROVEMENTS

COLLINS ENGINEERS INC.

Client: Delavan Lake Assembly | Category: Water and Stormwater

After construction, the road provides a beautiful path for Assembly Park and
design features keep stormwater runoff from dumping into nearby Delavan Lake.

Assembly Park is a community located on Delavan

Lake with 2.5 miles of privately owned roadways. The
deteriorating state of the roads was an issue in of itself
but it was also causing increased stormwater runoff into
Delevan Lake which threatened its environmental stability. In
addition, the roadway repairs needed to be performed within
tight constraints from residences, landscape hazards and
Native American burial grounds.
Collins Engineers successfully navigated these issues in a
quick three month timeframe. The use of permeable pavers
was necessary to address the stormwater runoff issue
because there was no storm sewer collection and detention
system. Use of the permeable pavers was rendered more
difficult by unsuitable soil materials and steep slopes but
this innovative solution to runoff was made to work.
The design team also needed to work with a variety of
stakeholders. In particular, the Delavan Lake Assembly,
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the
Wisconsin Historical Society all had major interests in
aspects of the project which made it difficult to complete
within the time constraints. Collins Engineers worked closely
to satisfy each party and provide a much improved roadway
for residents in Assembly Park.
The design team overcame challenges and provided
roadway improvements that are unique to a road system of
this size in Wisconsin. Runoff was significantly reduced and
important historical spaces were preserved.

BREWING A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER

DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES INC.

Client: City of Stevens Point | Category: Energy

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Biogas production from the engine generator keeps the generator running at
100% capacity and has made the plant energy neutral.

To meet and exceed environmental standards, the

Stevens Point wastewater treatment plant set a goal to get
to net-zero energy use. To do this, the plant needed to find
new efficiencies, however, waste from a local brewery was
confounding their efforts.
Donohue & Associates designed a project that could
address the waste from the brewery with the ultimate goal of
achieving net-zero energy use. The first step was to design
systems that would reduce the amount of energy needed to
run the facility. The plant achieved many of its energy-saving
goals and was able to put excess power back on the grid.
However, the facility still needed a way to address the
strong waste from the brewery. The second step was to
divert this waste into an anerobic digester designed to handle
this high-strength waste to minimize its impacts on the overall
system. The close public-private cooperation between the
brewery and the client facilitated this achievement. Because
of it, both the client and the brewery save $150,000 per year.
The design team created a two-part system that would be
able to reduce energy costs and hurdle the main barrier to
sustainability goals by separating the brewery waste. Both
parties have seen major cost reductions and can continue to
partner together in the future.
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CITY OF PORTAGE, EAST HAERTEL STREET COLUMBIA COUNTY

JEWELL ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS INC.

Client: City of Portage | Category: Transportation

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The completed road provides bicycle and pedestrian accommodation and
effectively uses drainage solutions to avoid impacts to nearby wetlands.

East Haertel Street is a major traffic corridor in the city

of Portage. The road runs over marshlands and a reclaimed
landfill which created poor foundations for the road. Combined with general wear and tear and increased traffic, the
road was in significant need of repair in a quick fashion.
Jewell Associates worked closely with the city and Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources to provide a quality design
while preserving the marshlands and the historical landfill
markers. In the past, those poor soils had contributed to a three
foot drop in a section of the street. By treating the soils before
construction and the use of methods to deal with stormwater,
the roads foundations were strengthened. The design team
added necessary bicycle and pedestrian accommodations to the
corridor which enhanced safety and expanded the usability of
the road for multimodal traffic. Finally, the design team worked
with expansion in mind it is expected that the area will turn into
a more urban landscape. Additional stormwater enhancements
allow the road to accommodate that growth.
The road was fully repaired and expanded to accommodate
multimodal traffic. The issues that had plagued the corridor in the
past were dealt with effectively and in partnership with multiple
stakeholders. Jewell Associates provided the city with a design
that protected the past while looking forward to the future.

CTH CC BRIDGE OVER THE CHIPPEWA FLOWAGE

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.

Client: Sawyer County Highway Department | Category: Structural Systems

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The temporary bridge was necessary because allowed traffic to proceed as usual
while the permanent bridge was constructed.
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The County Trunk Highway (CTH) CC Bridge was a

failing bridge. It had been buffeted by Wisconsins freezethaw cycles and experienced increasing strain from carrying
600 vehicles a day. Unfortunately, this bridge was essential
and the only detour was 28 miles away.
Short Elliott Hendrickson was called in to address the
decaying situation of the bridge to find a way to keep the bridge
open during reconstruction. Keeping the passage open was
vital for emergency services, tourism and the local Lac Courte
Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe tribe who owned most
of the nearby land. The design team used a temporary bypass
bridge to keep the passage open during construction. This
bypass bridge was a major undertaking the bridge had to be
stable for the traffic load expected through half a year of use.
Environmental and tourism concerns were paramount. The
bypass bridge was designed to withstand impact with floating
islands and to not greatly disturb the Chippewa Flowage.
The bypass bridge also had to accommodate boat traffic
underneath which necessitated a more sophisticated design.
Precise timing, cost awareness and superior design
allowed this project to be accomplished. All stakeholders
were satisfied with the temporary bypass and the new CTH
CC Bridge can now provide safe transit for drivers.

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ECOLOGICAL PUMP STATION & CONVEYANCE DESIGN

AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Client: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District | Category: Water & Stormwater

The green roof and roof windows highlight the facilitys emphasis on
environmental awareness and cost reductions through sustainable design.

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The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District services a

177 square mile area which holds a significant portion of
Wisconsins population. The primary conveyance system
is already working near capacity and actually works
overcapacity during wet weather. This meant that a new
conveyance design was needed and a new pump station
was designed to handle the increased capacity.
AECOM devised a solution that just went beyond the
clients stated goals of increased capacity and reliability.
Through the use of trenchless technology and microtunneling, the project avoided disrupting transportation
corridors that ran above the pipes. Additionally, these
methods minimized cost. The new pump station was
designed to provide redundant support in the case of
emergencies and utilized natural light to decrease the need
for electrical energy. Additionally, a green roof was put on
the pump station which adds aesthetics, sustainability and
cost savings to the facility.
Cost goals were also tight because of the potential disruptions
to communities and the need to stay within municipal budgets.
The cost goals were achieved through the use of recycled
building materials which also increased sustainability.
The design team provided a project that was an absolute
necessity for the communities being served. The new conveyance
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GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRFIELD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

MEAD & HUNT INC.

Client: General Mitchell International Airport | Category: Transportation

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The safety area at the end of the runway was expanded and the service road was
redesigned to provide more extensive coverage for emergency services.

Because of its status as the largest airport in Wisconsin

and its reliever status for Chicago airports, General Mitchell
International Airport (GMIA) is growing quickly. However, with
that growth comes the need for new safety measures and
new initiatives to comply with Federal Aviation Administration
standards.
Mead & Hunt worked with GMIA to provide multiple designs
that could meet the flexibility needs of the project. Much of the
work was staggered over multiple years because the facilities
needed to stay open and to receive federal funding grants.
The complex, multi-stage project also included environmental
assessments and an overall feasibility study.
With the focus on safety, the plan was to improve the
runway safety area that provides extra space for aircraft if they
overshoot or undershoot the runway. While there were space
constraints because of the airports location in an urban area,
these safety zones were expanded and brought into compliance
with national standards.
The existing safety road was lengthened to complete a full
loop around the airport. This was important so that maintenance
and emergency vehicles could move swiftly without having to
detour onto other roads or taking risky shortcuts.
GMIA is a source of significant pride for the state and needs
to have safety measures that meet federal standards. The Mead
& Hunt design team worked to provide flexible plans for multiple
contingencies with a focus on safety.

GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BAGGAGE SCREENING IMPROVEMENTS

GRAEF

Client: General Mitchell International Airport | Category: Special Projects

The finished baggage handling area allows for the use of new screening
machines that can process a significantly great volume with less oversight.

With increasing volumes of traffic combined with heightened

security measures since September 11, baggage handling
issues are acute at General Mitchell International Airport
(GMIA). Inefficient and ad-hoc methods were being used to deal
with baggage and a new facility and procedure are necessary.
GRAEFs first task was to coordinate a complex group of
stakeholders, including the facility owners, various airlines and
federal agencies. All parties brought their own wish lists to the
table and the design team was able to provide designs that
satisfied all parties.
The project successfully upgraded the existing baggage
screening system and moved the process to an addition to the
facility. The new addition was necessary to accommodate new
screening machines that can handle up to 750 bags per hour with
limited human oversight. This timeliness is especially important in an
airport when baggage loading windows are measured in minutes.
The additional structure navigated tricky engineering issues.
The building allowed for tug passage and kept an existing
tug tunnel open. The girder support system was designed to
maximize conveyor flexibility and provided for the necessary
security protocols.
Through a complex design process, both in navigating
stakeholder needs and creating the actual facility, the design
team was able to address the issues plaguing baggage handling
at GMIA. The new machines maintain security while allowing for
quick processing and future growth of the airport.
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I-94/WIS 50 INTERCHANGE
R.A. SMITH NATIONAL INC.

Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation | Category: Transportation

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The new split diamond interchange sustains a brisk traffic flow while design
changes to the nearby roads preserve access to businesses.

The interchange of I-94 and WIS 50 in Kenosha County

was widely known as a source of frustration to motorists. As
the key access point between the interstate and the city of
Kenosha, delays and car crashes were regular occurrences.
This interchange was a key target for reconstruction to facilitate
increasing demand and increase safety.
R.A. Smith National provided a design that utilized a unique
and innovative split diamond interchange configuration. Split
diamonds are increasingly used to accommodate more traffic in
restricted spaces. As part of this, a new grade separation was
implemented by raising I-94 fifteen feet and the intersection
was expanded to provide for the appropriate street lanes and
traffic flow. WIS 50 was widened to six lanes which allowed for
turn lanes and increased traffic flow. The new design means
that the interchange can handle up to 180,000 vehicles a day,
40,000 more than current.
The design team also rolled out a detailed staging schedule
with traffic control plans necessary for rolling out an extensive
reconstruction. These plans allowed the interchange to stay
open along with access to local businesses. This staging built
significant public support for the project.
A stressed, unsafe, old interchange was converted into a
model design through careful planning and innovative use of
the split diamond configuration. This project demonstrates that
detailed staging and construction can preserve the usefulness
of interchanges even during extensive reconstruction.

NORTH BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ALONG WWTP

CLARK DIETZ INC.

A widely expanded path, lighting improvements and fences that evoke waves on
the lake were all part of the design.
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Client: City of Port Washington | Category: Small Projects

Port Washington is a bustling town with excellent
lakefront access to Lake Michigan. To emphasize that, the
city maintains a beach that has proven popular with locals
and tourists. Unfortunately, this property is obscured by the
citys wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Unappealing
in itself, the plants perimeter prevented beachgoers from
easily accessing the beach.
Clark Dietz was called in to address this problem and
provide an aesthetically pleasing, convenient walkway for
pedestrians to get to the beach. The primary challenge was to
address the WWTPs perimeter fence. This extended into the
pathway that minimized its usage. The design team created
a plan that would move the fence while still preserving the
necessary security for the plant. The ultimate result was an
expanded path that allowed for new use of lighting and an
improved park area and aesthetics along the walkway. In
addition, the wider path accommodates more people and
provides needed signs directing visitors to the beach.
As a city on Lake Michigan, the client needed to
incorporate that identity with its business district and
downtown. The beach path was an essential part of that
plan, linking the harbor, downtown and beach areas
together. Thus, many stakeholders were involved in the
planning and design process for the beach path. The design
team successfully navigated the interests of different groups
to deliver an exemplary design.

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OCONOMOWOC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELDS IMPROVEMENTS

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.

Client: Oconomowoc Area School District | Category: Special Projects

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With a new turf football field and track facilities, the new stadium is a model for
other high schools around the state.

School districts face a difficult challenge when it comes to

sports programs. They must balance the needs of different
schools and sports while keeping facilities up-to-date and
competitive. The Oconomowoc Area School District faced
these issues they needed to update their high school
football field, track area and build a new soccer stadium.
Short Elliott Hendrickson proposed a design that would
accomplish those goals and accommodate the different
sports within a contiguous area. The final design provided
a soccer stadium, baseball stadium, a new softball field and
a total renovation of the football stadium to modernize the
services and provide a home for the track facilities. The
design team was able to accomplish this in three stages to
avoid disruptions to the athletics teams using the fields.
The firm also went above and beyond to help with
fundraising for the project. The team donated hours to
attend public meetings and to gather donations. Besides
the obvious advantage of providing money for the project,
the goodwill generated by these acts created an air of
community cooperation that gives Oconomowoc greater
pride in its athletic fields.
Engineering services were combined with public
engagement to create a project that was on-budget, a model
for other facilities and ultimately achieved the clients goal.
The athletic fields are consolidated and meet a long term
planning goal of Athletic Fields Forever.

STORMWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR UW-MADISON

MEAD & HUNT INC.

Client: University of Wisconsin - Madison | Category: Water & Stormwater

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Wet retention ponds were critical to capture and treat runoff before it entered
nearby wetlands.
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The University of Wisconsin Madison does its part to

help the community reduce phosphorus and other pollutants
running into local bodies of water. However, the university
has a massive footprint and set a steep goal of reducing
total suspended solids (TSS) by 40 percent. In addition,
typical solutions would not maximize phosphorus removal
which was a core component of the goal.
Mead & Hunt decided to take an innovative approach to
reduce TSS and phosphorus. Through the use of four different
soil mixes and a wet detention pond, these goals were
achieved. These innovations were also necessary because of
the constraints on the project created by spacing limitations,
poor soils and sensitive biosystems. The design team created
a system that is among the first of these projects in Wisconsin.
Because of this, other projects will be able to draw on the
lessons learned and utilize similar innovations.
In fact, the project exceeded the goals of reducing TSS by
40 percent while effectively dealing with phosphorus as well.
Even the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has
taken notice and incorporated the information gained from
this project into their guidelines. This will simplify the design
process in the future.
This project is a clear example of the need for
innovation in engineering. Through unique uses of soils and
design, the project exceeded standards and set the bar for
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US-41/I-43 INTERCHANGE FLYOVER BRIDGES

AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation | Category: Structural Systems

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Detailed work was necessary to connect the massive bridge sections which were
both curved and straight.

The aging US-41 corridor was become a major safety

concern because of increasing volume and general wear
and tear. To address this, WisDOT created a $1 billion
plan to reconstruct the whole corridor. The key holdup was
the intersection of US-41 and I-43 near Green Bay any
plan needed to renovate this area as well while holding to
WisDOTs goal of fixing US-41 without inflating costs.
AECOM successfully navigated these issues with
unique designs. Some of the spans for the bridge were
curved and as long as 250 feet. Through the use of twin
steel tub girders, these spans were able to hold up to
the curvature while also providing the necessary design
specifications for safety and usability. Also, through the
use of Pile Dynamic Analyzer testing, the span was able
to use fewer support piles which lessened the concrete
footprint of the bridge. A smaller concrete footprint helped
WisDOT lessen the damage to nearby wetlands as well.
This was a unique idea that proved to be more accurate
than other methods.
Finally, some pilings were reused from previous
projects. This saved money and was an environmentally
aware move. The ultimate bridge design checked all the
necessary boxes and was only possible because of the
innovation of the engineering team and their use of unique
methods and recycling.

UWM SCHOOL OF FRESHWATER SCIENCES

GRAEF

Client: Continuum Architects + Planners SC | Owner: Wisconsin Department of Administration | Category: Structural Systems

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Befitting a water research center, the wavy design of the building mimics Lake
Michigan and accommodates scientific research.

Milwaukee is quickly becoming known as a water

technology center. Increasing demand for fresh water
means that the world must learn how to conserve more
water while finding new ways to produce it. The University
of Wisconsin Milwaukee has made water studies a core
discipline and needed a structure that would highlight
the programs importance. However, it needed to be as
functional as it was aesthetically pleasing.
GRAEF provided a design that highlighted the schools
commitment to the new field. The building serves as an
extension of the Great Lakes Research Facility and is the
first graduate school in the United States for the study of
freshwater sciences. To meet the stringent needs of the
research being constructed, specific vibration limits were
imposed. The design team met this challenge by the use
of dampening mechanisms that would hush vibrations
from activity in the building and weather systems.
To pay homage to Lake Michigan, the building was
designed with a wavy pattern. This created design
challenges; however, the team was able to meet those
issues by using sustainable materials. The use of these
recycled materials, along with other design innovations,
provides the building with an LEED Silver Certification,
a key goal of the university. The design team provided a
building that was both beautiful and functional.
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