Author Archives: Affinis Corp
Veterans Offer Diverse Backgrounds and a Team-Based Approach to the Affinis Workforce
Posted on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
In celebration of Veterans Day, we are excited to share that Affinis was recognized with a platinum medallion from the Hire Vets Medallion Program in 2019. To qualify for this distinction, at least 10 percent of an organization’s team must be comprised of military veterans as well as provide a variety of tools and benefits […]
Affinis Survey Crew Previews New Topcon Solution
Posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Survey, tagged in
Members of our survey crew, Garrett Spease and Justin White, recently beta tested Topcon’s new workflow solution, which includes GT-1200, MAGNET Field, and FC-6000. As a long-time partner, they wanted our feedback on its performance, so we evaluated it out in the field. The new total stations include a new field computer, a full-version update to […]
New HyDrone Equipment Increases Safety and Accuracy for Survey Team
Posted on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Survey, tagged in
The Affinis survey team has been using a new, remote-controlled Unmanned Survey Vessel (USV) to gather measurements on bodies of water. This new tool, called the HyDrone, increases safety, efficiency, and accuracy in the field. We recently asked Garrett Spease, Field Crew Member and GIS Specialist, to share more about how it’s used and why […]
Cindy Martens to Retire in October
Posted on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we’d like to share that Cindy Martens, SPHR-SCP, our Manager of Recruiting and Retention, will retire in October. Over the course of her career, she’s helped attract and retain talented co-workers who embody our firm’s principles. Cindy has worked at Affinis for 15 years. When we asked her to describe how the firm has […]
USACE Protects 27,000 Residences with Large Scale Levee Raise
Posted on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in
In 1993, flooding caused water to reach to top of the levees in Kansas City. To protect businesses and residences from future floods, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has embarked on the process of raising 60 miles of levees along the Kansas river, as well as a small section of the Missouri […]
Co-Worker News: 2 New Hires
Posted on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to two, new co-workers. Addison Miller has joined our team as a traffic engineer, and Mark Hoppe is now a senior project engineer at Affinis. You can learn more about each person by following these links: Addison and Mark. There, you’ll see their favorite things to do in Kansas […]
Evaluating Risk and Resilience in Stormwater Systems
Posted on Friday, August 28th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The practice of risk and resilience assessment has been around for years for the evaluation of dams, levees, and bridges, because if one were to fail, the effects would be catastrophic. Now, we are seeing risk and resiliency evaluations being applied more broadly to stormwater systems. It is being used to prioritize stormwater improvements and […]
Affinis Named a “Best Firm to Work For”
Posted on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
We are excited to announce Affinis has been named a “Best Firm to Work For” by the Zweig Group. This is the 12th time we have been recognized with this honor. This year, we came in at number eight in the 1-49 employee category. The “Best Firm to Work For” award honors the creation of […]
AEC Internship Partnership Key Takeaways
Posted on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
This year, our two returning interns participated in the 2020 AEC Internship Partnership. Organized by BHC Rhodes, it was created to offer participants exposure to the project life cycle, partner relationships, and disciplines outside of their course of study. Our firm worked with the City of Blue Springs, Missouri; Hollis + Miller Architects; and Kissick […]
Olathe Improves Capacity on 159th Street with Redesigned Intersection
Posted on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The City of Olathe, Kansas was facing capacity issues at the 159th Street and Blackbob intersection. The four-way stop was busy during typical peak hours and was even worse on weekends due to youth sports events in the area. Traffic was slow, and a new design was needed to increase flow and improve safety. Affinis […]