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Carver County Highway 5 Improvements Project

June 19, 2026

Delivering major transportation infrastructure typically takes time. Lots of it. Environmental documentation, design development, right-of-way acquisition, agency coordination, and funding alignment often unfold sequentially over many years. For Carver County’s… [ Read More about Carver County Highway 5 Improvements Project ]

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

June 12, 2026

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) helps protect clients during the purchase, refinancing, or redevelopment of commercial property by identifying potential environmental concerns early in the process. This proactive… [ Read More about Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) ]

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Blink: Infrastructure Explained | Why is Sustainability Important?

June 3, 2026

How does sustainability affect the choices we make in our day-to-day and how does that apply to infrastructure? In the second episode of Blink: Infrastructure Explained, we explore the importance… [ Read More about Blink: Infrastructure Explained | Why is Sustainability Important? ]

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Right-Of-Way Services

May 29, 2026

Infrastructure projects often require legal access to land beyond what a project sponsor owns or controls. Roads, utilities, pipelines, and fiber networks can cross many properties, each with its own… [ Read More about Right-Of-Way Services ]

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Growing With Purpose: Jack’s Journey into Civil Engineering

May 13, 2026

I knew early on that civil engineering was a good fit for me. I gravitated toward math and science in school, and civil engineering was familiar thanks to my dad’s… [ Read More about Growing With Purpose: Jack’s Journey into Civil Engineering ]

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Green Infrastructure Solutions

May 4, 2026

At Bolton & Menk, green infrastructure plays a critical role in how we help communities and developers address today’s stormwater and environmental challenges. As flooding risks increase, infrastructure ages, and… [ Read More about Green Infrastructure Solutions ]

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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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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 ]

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2050 Comprehensive Plans: Climate, Sustainability, Resilience

April 8, 2026

At Bolton & Menk, sustainability and resilience are central to how we help communities plan for the future. As climate conditions evolve and expectations increase, communities are being called upon… [ Read More about 2050 Comprehensive Plans: Climate, Sustainability, Resilience ]

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