Author: ayres

Unseen Project Details Play Important Roles

A “welcome” sign on a newly completed project doesn’t tell the entire story of technical challenges designers overcame between the drawing board and the construction site. Challenging design questions are often answered with hidden – but vital – design elements. Here are a few examples: Can Heavy Artwork Panels Be Removable in a Narrow Space?… Read More »

NHI Announces 10 Ayres Recipients of Instructor of Excellence Awards

We’re proud to report that 10 Ayres staff members were recognized as National Highway Institute (NHI) Instructors of Excellence for their delivery of high-quality training in fiscal 2019. The NHI is the training and education arm of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The NHI is responsible for training the nation’s transportation workforce. In 2007 the… Read More »

The Civil Engineering Podcast Interviews Our Disa Wahlstrand

Good communicators go far in civil engineering, says Disa Wahlstrand, PE, LEED AP, vice president at Ayres. Disa never stops advocating STEM careers, and she’s dedicated to inviting women to the engineering team to foster well-rounded solutions. In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Wahlstrand points out that good communicators go far in this… Read More »