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A Day in the Life

May 23, 2019

Everyone has a daily routine, but do we know how what’s under our street keeps our routine running smoothly? Our newest interactive application “What’s Under My Street” shows what goes… [ Read More about A Day in the Life ]

Bolton & Menk's creative studio with couches and recording devices

Bolton & Menk Studios: An Array of Services

March 28, 2019

A street view showcases the Central Fire Station, featuring red garage doors and a neatly mowed lawn. Above the street, a traffic light and road sign symbolize efforts in enhancing emergency vehicle access to public roadways for quicker response times.

Enhancing Emergency Vehicle Access to Public Roadways

August 30, 2018

Aerial view of a rectangular plot of land with green fields and several structures, including round and rectangular buildings, pathways, and trees. The area is bordered by roads and fields.

Sioux Center Wastewater 3D Model

November 29, 2017

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Image of a tree-lined street with multiple lanes, sidewalks, and a bike lane. People are walking and cycling, and a few cars are visible. The sky is partly cloudy, and birds are flying above.

The Value of Landscape Architecture

July 11, 2017

By Shannon Gapp, Landscape Designer When thinking of landscape architecture, these words probably come to mind: landscape design, environmentally compatible, sustainable, a great graphic. These are accurate descriptions; however, the… [ Read More about The Value of Landscape Architecture ]

A heavily damaged road with large pieces of concrete cracked and uneven, flooded with water. A truck and a person are visible in the distance. Surrounding trees show autumn foliage.

A Solution for Highway 169

May 10, 2017

By Derek Arens, P.E., Bolton & Menk, Inc. Imagine a regional highway, carrying 15,000 vehicles daily, closed 10 times in 50 years solely due to flooding. Now imagine five of… [ Read More about A Solution for Highway 169 ]

Aerial view of a busy intersection with multiple lanes, surrounded by commercial buildings, parking lots, and trees. Cars are visible on the roads, and a clear blue sky is in the background.

UAV and 3D Animation Elevate Your Project

April 26, 2017

There are many benefits to using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Aerial footage can enhance municipal project planning and design. And when we combine UAV footage with… [ Read More about UAV and 3D Animation Elevate Your Project ]

Aerial view of a lake shaped like a dinosaur with outstretched arms on grassland. The lakes dark water contrasts with the light green landscape surrounding it. Crops and fields are visible in the foreground.

Wetland Restoration on Marginal Lands

April 19, 2017

by Dan Donayre, Senior Wetland Specialist As a result of falling commodity prices, farmers have been looking at different avenues to profit from marginal land. One of these is to… [ Read More about Wetland Restoration on Marginal Lands ]

Funding Airport Projects

March 2, 2016

Funding airport projects is a challenging task these days. The cost of construction is rising with no increase in available grant dollars. In fact, for the next three years, the… [ Read More about Funding Airport Projects ]