Perspectives Summer (July/August) 2024
Digital delivery translates to greater value for clients
The way engineers and designers deliver infrastructure projects is changing dramatically.
Many of us have heard buzzwords like “digital twins” or “BIM” and wondered, do they apply to me and my work? Not only do they apply, but they are rapidly becoming the go-to solutions for many clients’ most pressing needs.
The concept behind the buzzwords is digital engineering and project delivery. For simplicity, let’s combine terms and refer to it as digital delivery, a phrase you will notice more frequently in the months to come.
Extending the lifespan of the Bowersock Dam
The historic Bowersock Dam is critical to the community of Lawrence, Kansas. The 140-year-old structure helps safeguard the area’s water supply, property, and life.
Over time, the powerful churn of the Kansas River eroded the bedrock, which threatened the stability and reliability of a portion of the dam. The City of Lawrence and Bowersock Mills and Power Company, who jointly operate and maintain the dam, called on Olsson to assist with repair designs.
Olsson project manager Grant Luckenbill said there were holes in the dam’s exposed bedrock. The scour holes, if left unresolved, could continue to enlarge and undermine the integrity of the dam. The exposed downstream foundation needed a long-lasting, yet efficient solution that could be built in a challenging environment.
Global II?capacity expansion earns top honors
This article was originally published in the June 2024 issue of Railway Track and Structures as part of the magazine's Top Projects of 2024 list.
Union Pacific Railroad set out to simplify their Chicago intermodal operations and find ways to optimize the global supply chain. As part of this effort, the railroad invested heavily in upgrades to its Global II?terminal located in Northlake, Illinois, while aiming to consolidate Chicago intermodal traffic from the Global I, Global III, and Canal Street facilities to Global II?over a 4-year period from design to completion of construction.
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The most important thing
Justin Petersen discovered early in his career the “most important thing” in delivering for our clients.
“You learn how to understand clients … truly understand what issues they’re facing and be able to assemble a project team and deliver a project for them on time and on budget, which is the most important thing we do around here.”
Olsson to anchor new live-work-play development in west Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska (August 6, 2024) – Olsson announced today that it will build a new four-story office building in west Omaha. The engineering and design firm will be the anchor tenant of The Row, part of the 500-acre Heartwood Preserve development near 144th Street and West Dodge Road. The project is being developed in partnership with Lanoha Real Estate Company.
“This building is a testament to Olsson’s long record of growth in Omaha,” said Brian Chaffin, Olsson’s North Central geography leader. “It’s an exciting step forward and a symbol of our commitment to the Omaha community.”
Olsson again named a top Arizona workplace
PHOENIX (July 17, 2024) – Olsson has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona for the second year in a row by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. ?
The engineering and design firm has 25 years of roots in the Grand Canyon State, with offices in Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe. Olsson’s Southwest geography leader and Phoenix native David Hertzberg is excited for the future.
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