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Economic Expert Offers Insight into Global Economy
Posted on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Last week, economic expert and owner of Armada Corporate Intelligence, Dr. Chris Kuehl, shared his insights on the current global economy. In his presentation, he discussed shortages, growth, and the impacts of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. Here, you’ll find our greatest takeaways from his presentation. Economic Growth In 2020, the U.S. Government offered stimulus payments […]
Automated Detention Basins: A Look at RTC, CMAC and What’s Next
Posted on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The introduction of “smart” technologies into stormwater management is a concept that has been gaining traction around the world in recent years (García et al. 2015; Mullapudi et al. 2017; Schütze et al. 2004; Shishegar et al. 2018). A promising form of smart stormwater management is Real Time Control (RTC). Through internet connected sensors and […]
How PCSWMM Improves Project Analysis
Posted on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
PCSWMM supports the comprehensive analysis of existing stormwater systems. It can provide cities with the ability to target and identify key components for upgrade. Communities can use this information to maximize their budget and prioritize projects, while protecting residents. PCSWMM allows our team to easily create hydraulic models using a variety of data sources. We […]
Co-Worker News: 3 New Hires
Posted on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
We’ve added a lot of new faces to the Affinis team. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to three, new co-workers. Meet Nevene Fanous, a project manager; Dawn Bocock, an accounting assistant; and Emily Bishop, our office coordinator. You can learn more about each person by following these links: Nevene, Dawn, and Emily. There, you’ll discover […]
City of Pleasant Hill Improves Trail Connectivity with Roadway Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
When we first began work on the 163rd Street Improvements with the City of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, they wanted to replace the temporary signal with a permanent one to increase safety. They also planned to connect the school to the trail on Route 7. As they were planning the project, a developer added a gas […]
21 Reasons We Enjoy Working at Affinis
Posted on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
In honor of our 21st Birthday, we asked co-workers to share why they enjoy working at Affinis. After reading through the stack, a few themes emerged. Co-workers appreciated the people, the atmosphere, and their connection to moving communities forward. Below, you’ll find their individual responses. Levi Cole, EI, Project Engineer: I enjoy working at Affinis, […]
Past, Present and Future: A Look at Transportation Data
Posted on Monday, March 14th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Transportation data plays an important role in creating high-performing roadways and planning for maintenance. Over the years, we’ve seen an increase in technology used. These emerging technologies along with autonomous cars could transform the kind of information we examine throughout engineering projects. When it comes to collecting transportation data, there are many options. Older methods […]
Kristen Leathers-Gratton Named Engineer of the Year
Posted on Monday, February 28th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
We are excited to announce that Affinis President Kristen Leathers-Gratton, PE, has been named Engineer of the Year by the Eastern Chapter of the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE). This annual recognition is given to those who have recently accomplished something significant within their field. She received the award late last week at the […]
City of Merriam Improves Roadways for Busy Commercial Area
Posted on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The pavement on East Frontage Road had deteriorated over time, and the City of Merriam, Kansas wanted to bring the roadway up to city standards. Their goals were to improve the overall lifespan of the street and the drivability of this busy commercial area. They also wanted to increase pedestrian access and safety. The city […]
Troy Lavelle Named 2021 Schmitty Award Winner
Posted on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Since 2003, we’ve recognized outstanding co-workers who best model our firm’s core values with the Schmitty Award. Today, we’re excited to share Troy Lavelle, a design technician and long-standing member of our team, was selected late last year. To choose a winner, the three previous recipients collaborate to develop a list of nominees. Those names […]