Author: ayres

Ayres Wins Wisconsin APWA Award for Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has presented Ayres with a 2023 Project of the Year Award in the Historical Restoration/Preservation category for a rehabilitation project completed on the High Bridge in Eau Claire. The APWA uses these awards to recognize the strong alliance between the managing agency, the consultant/architect/engineer, and… Read More »

On the Road Again: Guardrails Serve to Protect, Deflect

By Mark Petersen, PE The No. 1 goal of every driver is to stay on the road. But sometimes, due to circumstances beyond our control (and some that are in our control), vehicles can go astray. Thanks to guardrails, many potentially tragic crashes instead result in just the inconvenience of a fender bender and insurance… Read More »

Subsurface Utility Engineering: A Wise Investment

By Kasey Hayes In today’s world, building and rebuilding are facts of life – from wider roads to larger housing complexes, bigger buildings, and revitalized downtowns. While these changes to roads and buildings are highly visible, within every project is an often-underemphasized component – the utility infrastructure. About the Expert: Kasey Hayes is a subsurface… Read More »