Construction Engineering
Revitalizing Route 7: Ensuring Smooth Travels in Blue Springs with Expert Oversight and Strategic Coordination
Posted on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
Route 7, from Pink Hill Rd. to Victor Dr., in Blue Springs, Missouri was deteriorating. To maintain their standard, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Lee’s Summit Office (MoDOT) wanted to resurface this 3.32 miles of roadway. They selected our construction engineering team to oversee the project. For this effort, we supervised the full-depth patching of […]
City of Shawnee Protects Residential Intersection with Drainage Improvements
Posted on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, Stormwater, tagged in
An aging corrugated metal pipe (CMP) located under 71st and Midland, a major residential intersection, needed to be replaced. The City of Shawnee, Kansas knew the current solution was failing. They were looking for a partner who could help them find the best path forward. Our stormwater group began the project by conducting a hydraulic […]
Stormwater Improvements Protect Overland Park Residents from Flooding
Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
Residents in Overland Park, Kansas were experiencing flooding on 170th Terrace. A new neighborhood to the south had created additional run-off. The excess water was causing the overflow of ditches in the area, and water was running over the street. They needed proper stormwater control to capture the extra water. The city selected the Affinis […]
From the Field: Construction Progresses on North Brighton Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
Our construction engineering group is partnering with the City of Kansas City, Missouri on the North Brighton Avenue Improvement Project. We are responsible for inspection of all construction activity and are tasked with contractor, utility, and citizen coordination. Our job is to keep the project moving forward and protect the city’s investment. The North Brighton […]
Affinis Construction Engineering Project Update
Posted on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
The Affinis construction engineering group has been on site overseeing a variety of projects in the metro area. Throughout the year, we work with municipalities and states to produce completed projects that meet their goals. Below, you’ll find brief descriptions of our current work, along with progress photos. 167th Street We are currently overseeing the […]
An Inside Look at the KC Streetcar’s Construction
Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
Before working at our firm, John McCanless, a Senior Project Representative at Affinis, helped perform construction observation on the KC Streetcar project. The line was constructed in downtown Kansas City, Missouri and spans approximately 2.2 miles. It opened in 2016 and has quickly made its mark on the community. We recently interviewed John to learn more […]
Tiffany Springs Bridge Supports Growth for the City of Kansas City, MO
Posted on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
More than 10 years ago, the City of Kansas City, Missouri set the process in motion to rebuild the Old Tiffany Springs Road Bridge and Donovan Drive. The area was developing rapidly, and they needed a safer travel route to serve those crossing I-29 or making a connection to nearby commercial, residential, and recreational developments. […]
8 Ways to Limit Disruptions to Commercial Areas During Construction
Posted on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, Roadway, tagged in
Adding improvements, like newly paved streets, sidewalks, and lighting, enhances communities and attracts people to them. For commercial areas, these changes can be even more impactful. By improving the infrastructure adjacent to a building, a less popular location can start to appeal to a wider range of customers. However, constructing these improvements can mean disruption […]
What It’s Like Working with a Construction Inspection Team
Posted on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
For many years, Affinis has provided civil engineering designs for a variety of clients. We’ve found the true measure of a completed project’s success is “Did you get what you paid for?” and “Did you get what you expected?” Our inspection team is tasked with helping our clients answer yes to both on every project […]
Construction Services: Common Challenges and Best Practices
Posted on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in Tags: Construction Services, Owner's Representative
Affinis offers a wide variety of construction services within the civil engineering realm. We cover heavy highway/roadway construction, bridge construction, utility facilities, sidewalks and streetscapes, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and relief well construction just to name a few. We asked John McCanless, our senior project representative, to share how owners can benefit from construction services, […]