Maurer-Stutz is pleased to be selected this week by the Woodford County Highway Department to provide all of the federally funded Phase I Planning Study work for the reconstruction of a 4.5 mile long segment of County Highway 13 from US Route 24 to IL Route 116 in Roanoke.  The study also includes rehabilitation or replacement of three bridges.  

Infrastructure makes modern civilization possible. Roads, power grids, sewage systems and water networks all underpin society as we know it, forming the basis of our built environment … at least when they work.

In theory, infrastructure is a bipartisan issue – everyone wants roads and bridges to be nice, safe and smooth. In practice, big infrastructure projects tend to go over budget and lack accountability. Arguably this is both a political and cultural issue: we as a nation need to become more invested in our infrastructure, financially and emotionally. Perhaps it is time to reclaim the term “public works” as a reminder to politicians and citizens alike that these projects are undertaken by and for the people. (via 99% Invisible)

Stop by and say hello to Gayle Baker or Aaron Orebaugh at our booth at the World Dairy Expo from October 4 through October 8.  They will be located at booth AL159 in the lower level of the Coliseum.

World Dairy Expo is where the dairy industry meets.  No other dairy event in the world compares. Designed for dairy producers and industry partners World Dairy Expo is a showcase for elite dairy cattle, cutting edge research, and modern technologies.

On November 8, 2016, we have a chance to protect transportation funding once and for all.

Half of Illinois’ roads and 4,200 of our bridges are in poor condition. It’s unsafe and puts Illinois at risk for tragedies like the bridge collapses that occurred in Minnesota and Indiana. The danger is real, and it’s unacceptable.  

Congratulations to our very own Scott Perry, EI, SIT on being promoted to the rank of Captain in the Illinois Air National Guard.  He is now the Operation Flight Commander of the 182d Civil Engineer Squadron of the 182d Airlift Wing.