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Gull River Crossing Named ASCE MN Project of the Year

May 1, 2026

Cass County, Minnesota’s CSAH 70 Gull River Crossing has been named the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Minnesota Chapter Project of the Year, recognizing its impact on public safety,… [ Read More about Gull River Crossing Named ASCE MN Project of the Year ]

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Two Harbors Airport Terminal Building Wins MCOA Award

April 29, 2026

We are proud to share that the Terminal Building Replacement at the City of Two Harbors’ Helgeson Field Airport has been named Intermediate Large General Aviation Airport Project of the… [ Read More about Two Harbors Airport Terminal Building Wins MCOA Award ]

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Bolton & Menk Moves to 110 on ENR’s Top Engineering Design Firms List

April 27, 2026

Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) annual ranking of the Top 500 Engineering Design Firms has been released, and Bolton & Menk, Inc. has jumped up 5 spaces to rank at 110 this year. Bolton… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Moves to 110 on ENR’s Top Engineering Design Firms List ]

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City of Coralville, IA Awarded ISWEP The Ripple Effect Award

April 24, 2026

The City of Coralville, Iowa’s Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank has been awarded The Ripple Effect Award from ISWEP at this year’s IStorm Conference. This award recognizes urban stormwater management… [ Read More about City of Coralville, IA Awarded ISWEP The Ripple Effect Award ]

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Low Salt Design Earns Minnesota Climate Adaptation Award

April 23, 2026

Bolton & Menk’s Low Salt Design initiative has been selected to receive the 2026 Climate Adaptation Award in the Organizational Adaptation category, presented by the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation… [ Read More about Low Salt Design Earns Minnesota Climate Adaptation Award ]

Community Compass: Clear Creek Stream Mitigation

April 22, 2026

Community Compass explores Bolton & Menk’s transformative projects shaping the places we live, work, and play. Through real-world stories and a variety of perspectives, we highlight how we partner with… [ Read More about Community Compass: Clear Creek Stream Mitigation ]

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Engineering Mentorship Supports First-Place Capstone Team

April 20, 2026

This spring, Bolton & Menk’s Water/Wastewater team in Ames, Iowa provided engineering mentorship for Iowa State University seniors competing in the Midwest Student Design Competition. The semester-long capstone project challenged… [ Read More about Engineering Mentorship Supports First-Place Capstone Team ]

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Westbrook Water Treatment Plant Earns AQUARIUS Recognition

April 14, 2026

Westbrook Public Utilities’ Water Treatment Plant has received one of five AQUARIUS Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each awarded project was funded in part by the Drinking Water… [ Read More about Westbrook Water Treatment Plant Earns AQUARIUS Recognition ]

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From Concept to Reality: Photo Simulation Visualizations

April 10, 2026

Clear, effective communication is critical to building understanding and trust around projects that impact communities. Photo simulation visualizations help bridge the gap between technical design and public understanding by showing… [ Read More about From Concept to Reality: Photo Simulation Visualizations ]

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Investing in Buildings: First Cost vs. Long-Term Cost

April 9, 2026

Municipal leaders today face constant pressure to deliver high-quality public facilities while operating within tight budgets. Many respond by designing buildings that meet minimum code requirements at the lowest possible… [ Read More about Investing in Buildings: First Cost vs. Long-Term Cost ]