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Digging Deeper: Our Archaeology Services
BFW/Marcum has long partnered with archaeological subconsultants, but rising project needs and expanding environmental requirements prompted a significant decision: establishing archaeology as an in-house service. This addition allows us to expand our cultural...
The Goal of the Goal: Why Marketing Matters in Engineering
Engineering lives at the intersection of precision and people. The challenge isn’t choosing between technical accuracy and accessibility. Instead, it’s holding both at once. For Ben Stinnett, our Chief Marketing Officer, that balance is the heart of effective...
Why Organization Is an Engineer’s Best Friend
What “good organization” really means Susannah Campbell, PMP, describes good organization as the blend of clear structure, communication, and accountability that keeps projects running smoothly from kickoff to closeout. As she puts it, good organization means making...
Inside the Freeze Thaw Cycle: Protecting Pavements and Structures from Winter Damage
As winter sets in across Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, most of us expect icy sidewalks, frost‑tipped branches, and maybe a snow day or two. What’s easy to miss is how those same temperature swings quietly start to erode the integrity of the roads, sidewalks,...
Infrastructure Resolutions: How Communities Can Plan Smarter for 2026
As a new year begins, people everywhere are setting personal goals. Whether they’re eating healthier, organizing their lives, or committing to better habits. For communities and school districts, January can serve the same purpose. It’s a chance to take stock of aging...
Keeping Downtowns Welcoming: How Smart Infrastructure Supports Walkable, Lively Main Streets
When fall visitors arrive, a downtown either feels easy and inviting or it doesn’t. The difference often comes down to infrastructure and how we design streets, sidewalks, crossings, lighting, and signage to support people first. “Walkability of your downtown is...
Turning Real Challenges into Real Solutions: How BFW/Marcum Is Teaching AI to Work Like an Engineer
We are engineers. That means we understand the use of a good tool. To us, AI isn't a novelty or a shortcut, it's simply another tool in the arsenal, and one that we think has its value when supported by a solid team of knowledgeable people. As the tale goes: a client...
The Thanksgiving Table as a Blueprint: What Dinner Can Teach Us About Teamwork in Engineering
Thanksgiving dinner is often the ultimate exercise in coordination: multiple dishes, tight timing, surprises (dietary restrictions, last-minute guests), and a shared goal — delivering a warm, satisfying feast all at once. In many ways, it mirrors the behind-the-scenes...
Transportation Thought Leader: What Former DOT Pros Bring to Your Project
Why DOT experience changes outcomes Barry Horst says the real advantage is knowing how agencies actually work: expectations, regulations, and the financial playbook. That knowledge shortens the learning curve and helps cities and counties avoid costly wrong turns in...
The Rise of the Roundabout: Why They’re Becoming a Common Sight
If it feels like roundabouts are popping up more often on Kentucky roads, you're not imagining things. Communities across the region and the country are rethinking how intersections work. In many cases, they’re choosing roundabouts over traditional traffic signals or...