Pierce Engineers

It's that time of year again....Career Fair Season! We are kicking off our career fair run at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign today! Jonathan Sladek and Gueorgui Ivanov, EIT are ready to chat with students about everything PE has to offer.

So fun to see how our projects transform! KinetiK is a mixed-use building with four stories of apartments over two stories of parking with commercial space at the ground level. Paloma is a vibrant space and a great addition to the Bay View neighborhood!

Construction is underway on Ever in West Lafayette, IN! The 241,000 square-foot, 6-story residential building will have 143 units. This project features 2 parking levels, and interior and outdoor amenity spaces, including a pool. We look forward to seeing this project come to life! Project Team: ESG | Architecture & Design, Brinkmann Constructors, Subtext ?? : Chase Unger

Last night we had the opportunity to tour ThriveOn King as a part of NAIOP Wisconsin's Development Showcase Series! ThriveOn King features community, commercial, and residential spaces that offer new resources and opportunities to the neighborhood. The first floor of the building houses?Malaika Early Learning Center,?JobsWork MKE,?Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, community gathering space, public art, wellness space, healthy food options, and more. ThriveOn King will also serve is the new home for the?Greater Milwaukee Foundation?and house the Medical College of Wisconsin's community engagement programs. A key focus area for the ThriveOn Collaboration includes housing and investing in the availability of dignified and affordable housing for area residents. In the next phase, ThriveOn King is planning approximately 90 units of mixed-income housing for families, seniors, and students. We are so proud to be a part of this project and see it come to life to serve the Milwaukee community! Project Team: Engberg Anderson Architects, CG Schmidt, JCP Construction

Last Friday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Amanda Huebner at The Daily Reporter Women in Construction Awards. Amanda was selected as an honoree in the Innovator of the Year category! Amanda began her career with Pierce Engineers as a Technician Intern in 2010. Over the last 14 years, she has worked her way up to head of her department in 2018 and was promoted to shareholder in 2023. In her current role as BIM Manager, Amanda oversees a team of 6 technicians and is responsible for sharing BIM knowledge across the company, both in training new individuals and leading educational sessions for all PE employees. Amanda's dedication and commitment to exceptional work has made her an integral part of the team. In her time at PE, Amanda has made significant contributions to over 185 projects across the country. Thank you, Amanda, for all that you do at PE!

Last week, PE staff participated in the 19th annual EUA Beyond Design Bike Tour. As a proud sponsor of this event, we helped to raise funds for the Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation. This year, the Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation is supporting Journey House, Inc., Valley Kid's Foundation, and Operation Fresh Start. Big thanks to EUA for hosting a great event!

This week, Abby Reuter, P.E. and Laura Zelinsky from our Madison team, presented at "She Builds" Construction Camp hosted by AGC of Wisconsin. This week-long camp is dedicated to the exploration of the construction trades, architecture, and engineering through hands-on experiences and field trips. Campers built their own structures with gumdrops and toothpicks. The tallest structure was just over 18 inches and the strongest structure was able to hold over 7 pounds! We are so happy to participate in "She Builds" Construction Camp again this year. It was fun to see what type of structures the girls came up with!

Construction is underway on The 250, a 7-story mixed-use structure in Buffalo Grove, IL. The new apartment building features a restaurant and retail space on the first floor and is connected to a new precast parking structure, via a 4-story walkway. The 360,000 square-foot building is constructed out of cold-formed metal framing bearing walls and trusses with miscellaneous structural steel as required for the large open spaces below. We are excited to see this project come to life! Project Team: BSB Design, Nicholas & Associates, Inc.

Last week, our young professional's group, Pierce Engineers Emerging Professionals (PEEPs) gathered in Milwaukee to discuss potential career paths. Through a moderated panel of experienced Project Managers Abby Reuter, P.E. and Bob Pine, PE, SE, Technical Leader Ahraaz Qureishi, PE, and BIM Manager Amanda Huebner, the PEEPs garnered a more nuanced view of the day-to-day job requirements and interactions between each role. The highlighted takeaway for ALL roles was the importance of developing communication skills. Our panelists also encouraged each member to take agency in their career and find fulfillment in their choices.? ? The PEEPs ended the day with a fun boat outing on Lake Michigan!?

Next time you visit the Brookfield Zoo, check out the new North American Prairie Aviary! We are proud to have been a part of this fun project at the Brookfield Zoo.