Tag: Wisconsin

Closed Landfills: Managing Limitations, Seeing Possibilities

You may have read in our last post about the surprisingly long list of facilities that can be built on top of a closed landfill. Whether it’s exercise facilities for athletes or their faithful canine companions, outdoor event sites, or trails to enjoy nature, closed landfills are being turned into useful places that no one… Read More »

Road Closed — But Engineers Are On The Scene

The culvert that carried Trout Brook under STH 13 at North York in Ashland County, Wisconsin, was washed out July 11 after torrential rains hit the area.   By Jeff Abramson, PE “All the roads into Mellen (Wisconsin) were closed this morning from washouts and bridges gone.” That daunting line in an Associated Press report… Read More »

Raising the Question: Should a Building Be Razed?

Should a building be razed – demolished, leveled to the ground? That’s a question many owners face when deciding what to do with an existing property. It’s not an easy decision to remodel an existing structure versus starting over from the ground up. Cost, schedule, and operational impact are all important considerations. From the perspective… Read More »