Our Communities
Revitalizing Route 7: Ensuring Smooth Travels in Blue Springs with Expert Oversight and Strategic Coordination
Posted on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, 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 […]
Stormwater Improvements Protect Overland Park Residents from Flooding
Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, 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 […]
Affinis Clients Weigh in On Infrastructure and Workforce Changes
Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, Our Communities, tagged in
As part of our strategic planning initiative, we worked with a consultant to survey our clients. Based on their candid feedback, we learned how their businesses are changing and what they thought of our firm. Find details on their evolving work environment and the impacts on infrastructure and engineering below. The survey was sent to […]
From the Field: Construction Progresses on North Brighton Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, 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 […]
Remote Survey Technology Key in Rail Line Repair
Posted on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, tagged in
In rural Missouri, a track inspector was making his rounds on July 5 when he discovered a section of track had settled. In its current condition, it wasn’t safe for use. However, many local farmers were in the middle of harvest, and their grain was ready to be transported. The railroad was looking for a […]
Supply Chain Company Improves Efficiency with Rail Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, tagged in
An agribusiness supply chain company was upgrading their facilities in Western Nebraska. They plan to add a new facility for receiving and loading out grain products to both trucks and railcars. These changes would increase capacity for that facility and the company. To move a greater quantity of grain, they needed to make improvements to […]
Affinis Construction Engineering Project Update
Posted on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, 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 […]
Affinis Clients Recognized with Awards
Posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, Our Communities, tagged in
We are excited to share three clients have received awards for projects on which we partnered with one another. That list includes the City of Overland Park, Kansas; City of Edgerton, Kansas; and the Johnson County Park and Recreation Department (JCPRD). Learn more about each honor and how they helped move communities forward below. The […]
Tiffany Springs Bridge Supports Growth for the City of Kansas City, MO
Posted on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, 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. […]
4 Takeaways from the Edgerton, KS Concrete Paving Projects Presentation
Posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, tagged in
In November, Dan Merkh, Public Works Director for the City of Edgerton, Kansas; David Hamby, PE, City Engineer for Edgerton and Principal of BG Consultants; Joe Chick of Miles Excavating; and myself presented at the Missouri/Kansas Chapter of the American Concrete Paving Association’s Annual Concrete, Pavement, Parking Lot, and Flatwork Seminar. At the event, we provided […]