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An Engineer’s Guide to Friday Night Lights

An Engineer’s Guide to Friday Night Lights

Dear reader, I'm here to explain why Friday night football in small-town America isn’t just a game. Rather, it’s a highly coordinated, multi-disciplinary engineering project that happens to involve teenagers tackling each other in front of half the county. From an...

BFW/Marcum and the Future of Inland Waterways

BFW/Marcum and the Future of Inland Waterways

At BFW/Marcum, we’ve long understood the importance of inland waterways. They’re not just a crucial part of the nation’s freight network. They serve as the economic backbone of many heartland communities. With more than 12,000 miles of navigable rivers and over 200...

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5 days ago

It was a big day on the Paducah riverfront!Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project, made possible in large part by a $10.4 million BUILD Grant.BFW/Marcum was proud to provide engineering and landscape architecture design services for this exciting investment in our riverfront. Congratulations to the City of Paducah Kentucky Government and everyone who helped bring it to life. We’re proud to have been part of it! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Project Spotlight🌟Burning Star Fish & Wildlife Area - Lake Boat Access AreaDe Soto, IllinoisBFW was proud to serve as Engineer of Record for new lake boat access areas at the Burning Star State Fish & Wildlife Area in Jackson County, Illinois.Our team provided site grading, drainage, stormwater management, and access road and parking design to help create a functional and reliable experience for visitors while protecting the surrounding natural environment.Better access, smoother launches, and improvements built to last. 🚤 ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Ever wondered how you survey the bottom of a river? 🌊Survey Chief Todd Meadows and Survey Technician Noah Matesevac were recently out on the Ohio River in western McCracken County doing just that! The equipment circled in blue is a GPS rover. It uses satellite technology and real-time corrections to pinpoint locations with centimeter-level accuracy, making it far more precise than the GPS on your phone.Just another day in the field, collecting accurate data our clients depend on! ... See MoreSee Less
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