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Bringing a Massive Amazon Fulfillment Center to Bondurant in Under 12 Months
By Chris Bauer, Nate Hardisty | Feb 7, 2023
When it comes to commercial development and government projects, speed is everything.

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail
By Shive- Hattery | Nov 4, 2021
The two-mile stretch of glow-in-the-dark trail is the longest of its kind in the United States.

Federal Funding Webinar: Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan
By Shive- Hattery | Oct 28, 2021
Are you positioned to secure funds from the bipartisan infrastructure package?In this webinar, we discuss insights that will help position you to secure incoming funds from the BIP.

Creating A Pedestrian Focus in Uptown Marion
By Mark Seabold | Aug 11, 2021
The Broad and Main development projects blur the line between public and private space providing a project that ties seamlessly into the downtown context and offers new opportunities for retail, restaurants and residential living options.

All Aboard!
By Emily Naylor | Mar 11, 2021
Exploring the Waveland Trolley Loop's personal connections at Shive-Hattery and the community.

5 Ways To Decrease Exposure to Contaminants in Fire Stations
By Shive- Hattery | Jan 1, 2021
Protect firefighters by reducing exposure to toxic contaminants and carcinogens inside the fire station

Managing Environmental Hazards In Iowa Government Buildings During The Pandemic
By Sam Becker | Dec 17, 2020
As the situation surrounding the pandemic continues as well as ongoing derecho recovery efforts, Iowa government officials may find it difficult balance both the needs of COVID-19 and the management of normal operations and maintenance in their buildings.

Documenting Storm Damage
By Shive- Hattery | Aug 13, 2020
Through the use of drone technology, our certified drone pilot(s) produce vibrant, dynamic HD aerial video and photos that are immense valuable when documenting storm damage.

Identifying Aquatic Resources a Key Step When Planning Development
By Jake Wilson | Jul 23, 2020
If you are developing in Iowa, it’s important to include wetland delineation early on in your site selection process to avoid costly design changes due to regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).

Traffic Data Collection in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
By Marcus Januario | Jun 26, 2020
How to Keep Your Road Improvement Projects on Track During COVID-19

Now is the Time to Get Your Projects ‘Shovel Ready’
By Justin Campbell | Jun 12, 2020
With the Trump administration pushing for heavy investment in infrastructure to stimulate the troubled economy – floating the possibility of a $2 trillion stimulus plan – now is the time for communities of all sizes to start getting their list of projects ready so that they are better positioned when funds do become available.

Future Infrastructure Funding Webinar: Video & Presentation
By Shive- Hattery | Jun 12, 2020
Watch our “Future Infrastructure Funding” webinar to get the latest on the CARES 2.0/HEROES Act and get an infrastructure outlook on the stimulus package, FAST Act reauthorization, appropriations and shovel ready.

Protect Your Building Enclosure During Spring Storm Season
By Stephen Stewart | Apr 28, 2020
As you head into spring storm season (e.g. high wind events and damaging hail), damage to the roofs of your buildings can occur.

Road Diet: Solving Traffic Problems with Fewer Lanes
By Marcus Januario | Mar 5, 2020
When congestion on roads increases, the usual step is to widen the road and add more lanes. However, sometimes congestion is not caused by a higher volume of vehicles.

Iowa Lagoon System Upgrade Funding
By Shive- Hattery | Mar 4, 2020
For Iowa communities with lagoons and tighter ammonia limits, there is technology available to upgrade and keep your lagoon without going to an activated sludge plant.

Honoring Veterans with Folded Flags Exhibit
By Holly Reid | Nov 8, 2019
For your service, your sacrifice and your hard work, we thank you.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2.0
By Steve Davis | May 6, 2019
Which one do I use?

Don't Let Rain Enter the Wrong Drain
By Howard Johnson | Apr 22, 2019
If wet weather is overloading your municipal treatment plant, flow meters can spot source of problem.

Iowa Water and Wastewater Improvement Grant and Loan Programs
By Shive- Hattery | Apr 18, 2019
There are some funding programs currently available in Iowa including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Iowa Economic Development Authority Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and the Iowa Finance Authority State Revolving Fund (SRF).

5 Ways Having a Trails Plan Can Benefit Your Community
By Jenifer Bates | Jan 8, 2019
Trails are an important part of any thriving, growing community.