State & Local
Public institutions need secure, adaptable, reliable, and energy efficient facilities. We have helped clients with nearly every type of municipal government facility, on both small and large scale projects. With our diverse, deep team, we can offer the resources of a large company with the customized services and personal attention of a specialized, dedicated staff. We partner with you to create effective, collaborative designs that will serve our communities for generations to come.
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State & Local
Public institutions need secure, adaptable, reliable, and energy efficient facilities. We have helped clients with nearly every type of municipal government facility, on both small and large scale projects. With our diverse, deep team, we can offer the resources of a large company with the customized services and personal attention of a specialized, dedicated staff. We partner with you to create effective, collaborative designs that will serve our communities for generations to come.
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Biden administration calls on private sector to help combat climate change
The Biden-Harris administration has signed numerous Executive Orders focused on mitigating negative impacts associated with climate change.
How to help your community prepare for infrastructure funding
In light of the federal economic stimulus plan, there are several ways consultants can help communities prepare for and maintain funding opportunities.
The Vision Zero Era opens the door to creativity in strategic safety planning
While roadway safety planning is not new, the Vision Zero concept has shone new light on the area of practice.
2021 USACE work plan: what’s in it for my city/state/clients?
USACE delivered their FY2021 work plan for the Civil Works program to Congress on January 19th, 2021. Here are some highlights.
The President’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan provides a much-needed investment in infrastructure. So where is the funding being applied?
3D-centric (NexGen) plans
As technology continues to progress at an ever-increasing rate, the transportation industry has adapted accordingly with the incorporation of 3D-centric plans.
Elements of a successful traffic signal program: maintenance
When it comes to developing a successful signal program, it is important to foster respect and communication between the maintenance and engineering staff.
Snow days: time to learn more about cold climate green infrastructure
While GSI has been widely used throughout the temperate Pacific Northwest, its benefits can be realized in colder climates as well with a few key considerations.
Maintaining Quality Control during COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, Mead & Hunt was able to maintain excellent quality control for clients throughout 2020 due to a variety of strategies.
Water Resources Development Act of 2020: Key Information
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 contains multiple items of interest for dam safety, hydropower and water resource engineers.
Virtual Public Involvement is the new normal – whatever that is.
Not all communities have easy access to traditional public involvement meetings. Virtual public involvement can offer plenty of benefits.
Food & Beverage wastewater treatment system in 10 days
How to implement an effective temporary wastewater pretreatment system for food and beverage facilities, and some of the benefits they can offer.
Environmental stewardship in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
We are more than technical experts. We are advocates and stewards of the environment from the start of a project to way beyond the finish.
Stormwater equity leads to community benefits
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and considering social equity as a factor in stormwater solutions can significantly benefit our communities.
Public meetings—”virtually” painless?
Virtual meetings will likely continue into the future. Here are some lessons learned, as well as some best practices for how to make the most of them.
