Category: Industry News

Ayres Engineer Builds Houses – and Friendships – in Dominican Republic

Two families in the Dominican Republic have newer, safer, and more structurally sound places to call home, thanks to the efforts of an Eau Claire, Wisconsin-area mission team that an Ayres Associates engineer was part of this winter. Bruce Ommen, a vice president at Ayres Associates, was part of a 30-member delegation from Peace Church… Read More »

Students’ Lightweight Structures Hold Up Under High Pressure

Students from two schools hundreds of miles apart had the same goals during events held as part of National Engineers Week: construction and destruction. And while every student’s structure ultimately failed, everybody won some knowledge in these design learning exercises. Ashwaubenon Tower Challenge Several well-designed towers put on an impressive display of strength at this… Read More »

Ayres Acquires SAA; Planners and Landscape Architects to Complement Trusted Engineers

The planning and landscape architecture experts at SAA Design Group are joining the engineering and architecture professionals at Ayres Associates through Ayres’ acquisition of SAA. As a result, Ayres will be able to deliver consultant services for the entire project cycle, from early planning through construction. The former SAA staff brings a reputation for leadership… Read More »