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🌱 Building a Sustainable Future in Dane County! 🌍 Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables is boldly moving toward a circular economy with plans for a 30-acre Sustainability Campus! This innovative business park will bring together recycling, reuse, and waste management initiatives to divert more waste, create jobs, and support a greener future. With the Rodefelt Landfill nearing capacity, the county is seeking large-scale waste diversion solutions—from chemical recycling to anaerobic digesters, reuse businesses, and even educational facilities. The goal? To maximize resource recovery, reduce environmental impact, and create economically viable waste solutions. The future of waste management is here, and Dane County is leading the way. What waste diversion ideas would you like to see? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

Exciting News! 🎶 Two of our favorite things—Downtown Madison Inc. and WYSO | Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO)—are coming together for a special evening! On March 13, DMI is hosting New Faces, New Places at WYSO’s stunning new Center for Music. If you haven’t seen this incredible space yet, this is the perfect opportunity to explore, connect with the downtown community, and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere. A big thank you to DMI for sponsoring this event! We hope to see you there. 📅 March 13 📍 WYSO Center for Music 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5iPGYeE

A Hand Up, Not a Handout – Celebrating Community Impact with United Way of Dane County This week, more than 500 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at Monona Terrace to celebrate the incredible impact of the 2024 United Way Community Fundraising Campaign—which raised $17.3 million to support local nonprofits and strengthen family well-being across Dane County. As this year’s campaign chair, Larry Barton, AIA, LEED AP ID-C, WELL AP led the celebration, sharing a personal story about how his grandmother’s gift of a guitar wasn’t just a handout—it was a hand-up that helped shape his future. (Note his first band, Lighting Ridge!) It is a fitting tribute, as we recognized the generosity of 13,000+ individuals and nearly 500 local businesses who gave back to lift others up. With the Plan for Community Well-Being, United Way is making its first round of investments in nonprofits focused on youth opportunity, financial security, and a healthier community. When we come together, we don’t just meet needs—we create opportunities. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💙 #UnitedWay #CommunityImpact #DaneCounty #GivingBack #StrongerTogether

Celebrating National Engineers Week! 🎉 May your calculations be correct, your model never crash, and your coffee stay strong.     Tag your favorite engineer and thank them for making the world run. 🫶   #NationalEngineersWeek

**In a WYSO | Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras design meeting** Mechanical engineer's design criteria: Design for 100 students ✔️ , air velocity quieter than a mouse ✔️, completely isolated from all adjacent rooms ✔️ Then the architect says "What if you make the supply air ducts look like pieces of a musical instrument?" Thanks to our engineering team for the design synchronicity! Happy National Engineers Week Strang, Inc. | Architecture | Engineering | Interior Design

Yesterday some of our Strang team visited Wisconsin Heights Middle School for their career exploration day! Purpose of Career Exploration Day This event provides students with a unique opportunity to explore various careers, industries, and educational pathways directly from industry professionals. It allows students to discover their interests, gain valuable career insights, and learn about the skills and education needed for success. We are excited to continue fostering connections with our local business partners, educational institutions, and the Wisconsin Heights community. As well as, showcasing the exciting opportunities available right here in our area.

Congratulations to Claire Brunner on passing her CCS exam! She is now a Certified Construction Specifier—a well-earned achievement that reflects her expertise and excellence in construction documentation. Way to go, Claire!

Big news at Strang! After 40 years, Larry Barton, AIA, LEED AP ID-C, WELL AP will be transitioning from his role as President & CEO in June of this year. We’re thrilled to announce Erica Ostendorf Mullins, MBA, WRID as our incoming leader! An award-winning designer and strategic thinker, Erica brings a dynamic vision and passion for innovative, people-centered design that will continue to drive Strang forward.   Rest assured, Larry isn’t retiring - he’ll remain dedicated to supporting our clients, business development, and community service. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gJ5DuXGT

A huge thank you to our host Findorff, and our incredible project partners at WYSO | Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras for a memorable evening celebrating the impact of great construction with AGC of Wisconsin. It was inspiring to see so many amazing projects recognized, but I’m especially proud of WYSO | Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras new home—a project that stands as a testament to collaboration, innovation, and craftsmanship. Congratulations to Findorff and all those involved in making this incredible space a reality! Christin Mlsna Drew Martin Strang, Inc. | Architecture | Engineering | Interior Design Findorff

We had an amazing night celebrating 90 incredible years of Strang! From recognizing our team's 5 and 10-year anniversaries to laughing through Minute to Win It games, our winter party was full of connection and camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey—we couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s to 90 more years!