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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...

Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do

Always Asking "Why" "Why?" is a simple question, but it's not one we ask ourselves often enough. Why do we do the work we do? Why do we live the way we live? At BFW/Marcum, asking "why?" is part of our culture. Curiosity, on the job and off, has helped us step back,...

BFW/Marcum: Building More Than Just Resumes

BFW/Marcum: Building More Than Just Resumes

Each summer, the halls of BFW/Marcum get a little livelier. Intern season doesn’t just bring new faces. It brings fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a real opportunity to help shape the next generation of engineers. So, what sets BFW/Marcum’s internship experience...

Parks and Recreation, the BFW/Marcum Way

Parks and Recreation, the BFW/Marcum Way

Public parks, no matter the size, are vital to every community. They offer safe places to play, relax, and connect. A clean, well-designed park often reflects a strong and healthy neighborhood. At BFW/Marcum, we believe engineering should serve the greater good. Parks...

BFW/Marcum: Climbing the Ranks as a Top Workplace

BFW/Marcum: Climbing the Ranks as a Top Workplace

Climbing the List BFW/Marcum entered the awards program three years ago, debuting at #24. The following year, the firm jumped to #9. Now, in its third year, BFW/Marcum has reached #6. But for Mark Workman, Executive Vice President, this achievement is about much more...

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6 days ago

When visitors arrive in your downtown, does it feel welcoming, or does it feel like a challenge to move safely from one shop to the next?Melinda Winchester, Grants Coordinator and Historic Preservation Specialist with BFW/Marcum, reminds us why walkability matters. “A connected grid of streets with visual appeal and public spaces can turn your downtown into a destination.”Safe sidewalks, consistent lighting, and clear signage do more than improve appearance. They encourage families to stay longer, support thriving businesses, and strengthen community growth. Last year, Kentucky Main Street communities saw more than $61 million invested downtown and 126 new businesses open their doors.How does your community measure up? Share your thoughts in the comments, and read the full story here: bfwengineers.com/firm-spotlight/keeping-downtowns-welcoming-how-smart-infrastructure-supports-wal...#BFWMarcum #CommunityPride #SupportLocal #KentuckyMainStreet #WalkableDowntown ... See MoreSee Less
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The official event photos have arrived, and we want to once again celebrate our Illinois Transportation team!We were proud to receive a Merit Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois for our work on the Skyline Drive & Crenshaw Road Roundabout in Williamson County.This $2.6 million improvement transformed a crash-prone intersection into a modern roundabout that enhances traffic flow and is expected to reduce injury crashes by nearly 85%.Thank you to Williamson County Engineer George Shepard and our partners for helping bring this important project to fruition!#BFWMarcum #ACECMeritAward #Congratulations ... See MoreSee Less
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