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Crafting Community Spaces: The Art of Park Design

Crafting Community Spaces: The Art of Park Design

Crafting Community Spaces: The Art of Park Design "What makes a pickleball court 'great' rather than 'good'?" begins Mark Thompson, Parks and Recreation and Business Developer expert. "A pickleball court is great when it's in a beautiful location within the park,...

An Engineer’s Guide to Mother’s Day

An Engineer’s Guide to Mother’s Day

An Engineer's Guide to Mother's Day In the annals of history, amidst the blueprints of grand inventions and the formulas of scientific breakthroughs, lies a day that even the most eccentric of engineers cannot overlook: Mother's Day. Yes, that one day of the year...

Engineering a Conversation: The Blueprint

Engineering a Conversation: The Blueprint

Engineering a Conversation: The Blueprint We wrote previously about our collaboration with MSU to bring in a guest speaker, notable retired 4-star general Stanley McChrystal. Our thought was to create a public engagement that benefited everyone. No, you need not be a...

An Engineer’s Guide to Apple Pie

An Engineer’s Guide to Apple Pie

An Engineer’s Guide to Apple Pie As you might know, we’ve accepted our anonymous engineer, informally known as “Mr. X” for all his follies and have grown quite concerned when months pass without a peep from him. We’re happy to say, in his usual topical fashion, our...

Laying the Groundwork with Seismic Analysis

Laying the Groundwork with Seismic Analysis

Laying the Groundwork with Seismic Analysis When you think of a building or structure, the last thing you might consider are two very important things about its structural integrity; it moves more than you think, and the soil beneath it may not be as solid as you...

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Project Spotlight! ⭐Danville High School Stadium Improvements, Danville, ILDanville District 118’s athletic facilities received a $5.7M modernization focused on safety, accessibility, and student success.From turf and drainage to bleachers, tunnels, lighting, and more, this project creates a modern athletic environment the whole community can be proud of. Shoutout to the Champaign, IL, structural team for knocking this one out of the park!Read the full project overview 👇shorturl.at/irS3N#BFWMarcum #StructuralImprovements #StructuralEngineering ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Survey team has been getting hands-on training with our new SLAM handheld LiDAR unit.This tool uses laser scanning and real-time mapping to capture millions of data points as you walk a site, creating detailed 3D models along the way. It’s a faster, more efficient way to collect accurate data, especially in tight or complex spaces.Marshall Davis, our Survey Group Manager, is pictured here wearing the unit as the team continues training and getting comfortable with the technology.We're always looking for ways to work smarter and deliver better results!#BFWMarcum #SLAM #LiDAR #NewTechToys ... See MoreSee Less
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Project Spotlight! ⭐Sangamon Valley Trail Extension - Sangamon Co./Menard Co., ILBFW provided Phase II Preliminary Engineering and Phase III Construction Engineering services for a new 2-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail located just north of Springfield, Illinois. The project transformed an abandoned railroad corridor into a multi-use path with a new trailhead parking lot and four township road crossings. This new path joined the existing Sangamon Valley Trail in Sangamon County and now passes through portions of Menard County.Completed in less than five months, the $1.6M project was funded through ITEP. Our team also provided all construction inspections and documentation to ensure the highest level of quality.Congrats to the Sangamon community and all the biking, running, and walking fans who now have even more trail to enjoy!#BFWMarcum #transportationengineering #trails #communityfitness ... See MoreSee Less
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