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Bringing a Massive Amazon Fulfillment Center to Bondurant in Under 12 Months

Bringing a Massive Amazon Fulfillment Center to Bondurant in Under 12 Months

When it comes to commercial development and government projects, speed is everything.

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail

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

Federal Funding Webinar: Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

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

Creating A Pedestrian Focus in Uptown Marion

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!

All Aboard!

Exploring the Waveland Trolley Loop's personal connections at Shive-Hattery and the community.

5 Ways To Decrease Exposure to Contaminants in Fire Stations

5 Ways To Decrease Exposure to Contaminants in Fire Stations

Protect firefighters by reducing exposure to toxic contaminants and carcinogens inside the fire station

Managing Environmental Hazards In Iowa Government Buildings During The Pandemic

Managing Environmental Hazards In Iowa Government Buildings During The Pandemic

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

Documenting Storm Damage

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

Identifying Aquatic Resources a Key Step When Planning Development

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

Traffic Data Collection in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Keep Your Road Improvement Projects on Track During COVID-19

Now is the Time to Get Your Projects ‘Shovel Ready’

Now is the Time to Get Your Projects ‘Shovel Ready’

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

Future Infrastructure Funding Webinar: Video & Presentation

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

Protect Your Building Enclosure During Spring Storm Season

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

Road Diet: Solving Traffic Problems with Fewer Lanes

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

Iowa Lagoon System Upgrade Funding

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

Honoring Veterans with Folded Flags Exhibit

For your service, your sacrifice and your hard work, we thank you.

Don't Let Rain Enter the Wrong Drain

Don't Let Rain Enter the Wrong Drain

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

Iowa Water and Wastewater Improvement Grant and Loan Programs

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

5 Ways Having a Trails Plan Can Benefit Your Community

Trails are an important part of any thriving, growing community.