Interchange Blog
Mike McKenna Receives Schmitty Award
Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Each year, we announce the winner of our firm’s award, the Schmitty. It is given to the co-worker who best models Affinis’s core values. We’re pleased to announce Mike McKenna, PE, PTOE, ENV SP is the 2022 recipient. The Schmitty is named in honor and memory of our co-worker Dale Schmidtberger, who passed away in […]
Co-Worker News: 4 New Hires
Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to four, new team members. Each has been added over the last several months. While their roles are varied, we can already see the positive impact they’re making on our clients and our firm. You can learn more about each person by following these links: Madison, Makenzie, Morgan, and […]
KDOT Improves Safety and Extends the Life of K-10 with Repairs
Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a program which sets aside money every year for bridge repairs. They knew the 50-year-old bridge over the Wakarusa River on K-10 needed to be repaired. This busy roadway serves the growing communities of Lawrence, DeSoto, and southern Johnson County. KDOT selected Affinis for the K-10 Set Aside […]
Operation Green Light Keeps Traffic Moving Across the Metro
Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) works to improve infrastructure as part of their Operation Green Light (OGL) initiative. Their goal is to provide bands of easy travel between cities and across state lines by maintaining interconnecting arterial streets. OGL’s efforts provide a seamless experience for drivers and pedestrians. The OGL team is continually compiling a […]
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 […]
Our History and Our Future
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
To celebrate our 21st Birthday, we put together a series of videos. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be unveiling these on our social media accounts. But today, we’re excited to share one that highlights our history, alongside our vision for the future. Discover how we’ve grown and changed over the last two decades and […]
New Regional Detention Area Prepares Olathe for Future Development
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The City of Olathe, Kansas was having downstream flooding along Coffee Creek. To solve it, they decided to create a regional detention area near Lindenwood Dr. and Brougham Dr with funding assistance from the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program. In addition to managing the water, this project will also support future development in this rapidly […]
Affinis Clients Weigh in On Infrastructure and Workforce Changes
Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, Our Clients, 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 […]
A New Vision for Affinis
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
For years, Affinis has had a clear understanding of who we are as a firm. We’ve lived our mission, vision, and values in and out of the office. But, as we neared our 21st Birthday, we wondered what was next. For two decades, our firm has held tight to our mission and values. And, in […]
NRCS Increases Safety with Dam Rehabilitation Project
Posted on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
Boiling Springs 1 is an existing dam structure that was constructed in 1973 in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It has operated for 45 of its 50-year design life. This site was originally designed as a low hazard structure. However, it has since been re-classified as a high hazard due to downstream development. To increase safety for […]