Tag: Milwaukee

Splashpads Hose Down Cost of Fun in the Sun

The hottest trend in parks and recreation across the U.S. is ironically known for its cooling effects. It seems like every park or green space is spontaneously springing a leak. But these “leaks” are actually carefully designed and often whimsically outfitted splashpads with colorful features that purposefully hold children’s interest. And because splashpads offer safe… Read More »

Engineers Keep Drinking Water Safe

The concept of taking preventive measures to protect ourselves or our surroundings from catastrophes isn’t new – after all, Benjamin Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” back in the 1700s. It is unfortunate that it often takes a catastrophe to demonstrate the need for prevention. Franklin’s adage is registering… Read More »

Why Does It Take So Long To Fix My Street?

Our engineers and surveyors have a lot of face-to-face time with residents and businesspeople each year as they are working on road construction projects. A common question we hear is: Why does construction take so long? People wonder – understandably – why construction crews sometimes seem to come in, rip up a street, and then… Read More »