Michael Baker International

The Central Avenue Bridge project, located just north of the Central Avenue and I-55 Interchange in Stickney, Illinois, is a vital route in a densely-populated area with heavy truck traffic. The thoroughfare has faced significant deck cracking issues since its last reconstruction. Recently, severe cracking had made it unsafe to vehicular traffic, prompting the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH) to prioritize the rehabilitation of this the 33-span, 3,430-foot-long bridge. Michael Baker International is serving as the Prime Construction Manager for the project and Lorig Construction Company is the contractor. Stage-1 of the project was recently completed, with the west half of the bridge deck reconstructed. Traffic is currently in Stage-2 configuration, where the east half of the bridge is under reconstruction. The construction cost is $33 million, and the project is on track for completion by August 2025. The project will enhance travel and connectivity throughout the region. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eKQgyETq #ProjectUpdate #Transportation #BridgeConstruction #CookCounty

Michael Baker International recently won five Public Works Project of the Year Awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter. The APWA San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter sponsors an annual awards program to honor the projects and individuals that contribute to the success of public works throughout the two-county region. The Public Works Project of the Year Award was established to promote excellence in public works projects by recognizing the partnership between the managing agency, the consultant/architect/engineer team and the contractor, who all work together to successfully complete public works projects. The City of Del Mar Powerhouse Park Tot Lot Renovation won Project of the Year Award – Parks. The project included the removal of existing play equipment and the installation of a new swing set, a custom climbing structure that would support a wider range of age-appropriate play, a sand pit table and several small pieces of accessible, ground-based play equipment. The County of San Diego Ohio Street Probation Center won Project of the Year Award – Structures. The Ohio Street Probation Center integrates traditional probation services with community opportunities to benefit both the users and the community. Michael Baker provided civil engineering design services, including surface parking, utilities, stormwater management system (storage pipes and proprietary biofiltration BMP) and the construction of public surface improvements, including sidewalks, driveways and a concrete alleyway. The County of San Diego Southeastern Live Well Center also won Project of the Year Award – Structures. The Southeastern Live Well Center is a one-stop public service building. Michael Baker provided civil engineering design services and identified opportunities for value engineering that maintained the project's integrity while optimizing costs. The City of San Diego 69th & Mohawk Pump Station won Project of the Year Award – Utilities. The Michael Baker team provided complete A/E services for the 69th & Mohawk Pump Station Project, including geotechnical landscape architecture, building architecture, acoustical, structural, mechanical, cathodic protection, traffic, ADA improvements, electrical, emergency power, instrumentation, video and intrusion alarm security systems, and construction support services. Finally, the City of Escondido San Pasqual Undergrounding won Project of the Year Award – Utilities. The San Pasqual Undergrounding Project aimed to remove, relocate and replace approximately 2.5 miles of the Escondido Canal. The project not only improved water conveyance, but also had positive social and safety impacts, benefiting the community and ensuring transparency in communication during construction. Congratulations to the project teams for these honors! #ProjectAwards #APWA #EngineeringExcellence

Michael Baker International has once again achieved strong standings in the latest national rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR), which provide valuable perspective on engineering, architecture, environmental and other specialty firms. Our success is a testament to the relentless efforts of our Wolf Pack as we continue to evolve, grow and look to the future. #ENR #WolfPackPride

Join Patrick Bradley, Technical Manager – Environmental at Michael Baker International, as he presents during the 39th Annual Region VI Pretreatment Workshop, taking place Tuesday, July 23 – Friday, July 26, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Patrick will present Pretreatment Toolbox (Training): Industrial Permitting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., Pretreatment Toolbox (Training): Categorical Pretreatment Standards on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 8 a.m. and PFAS: Just when you thought PFAS could not get any weirder – here comes the Dormant Commerce Clause of the Constitution on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. The workshop offers networking opportunities and a variety of technical sessions focused on water pretreatment for industry professionals. Learn more: https://www.rvipa.org/ #EPA #Water #Workshop

Michael Baker International’s Wolf Pack Spotlight series highlights colleagues from across our company’s Regions, practices and offices. Today, we spotlight Aaron Stover, P.E., S.E., Regional Practice Lead – Bridge, who shares more about his career at Michael Baker, what projects he’s working on and the projects he’s most proud of. #WolfPackSpotlight #EmployeeSpotlight

Congratulations to Kirsten Bowen, P.E., National Director - Rail & Transit from Michael Baker International’s Cleveland, Ohio, office, who was recently featured as one of Railway Track & Structures Magazine’s 2024 Women in Railroad Engineering. Railway Track & Structures Magazine annually highlights some of the brightest and hardest-working women in the industry. Read more (page 14): https://lnkd.in/eDkknQse #WomenInEngineering #RailroadEngineering #EngineeringExcellence

Colleagues from Michael Baker International’s Virginia Beach, Virginia, office recently made a donation to Hope for Life Rescue, a local animal shelter. Colleagues collected food items, cleaning supplies, pet toys, office supplies and more to support the work of the shelter. Hope for Life Rescue is focused on rescuing abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Thanks to all who donated! #CommunityService #AnimalRescue #WolfPackPride

Michael Baker International’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office recently hosted nearly 40 young visitors as part of a “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” event. The event offered an opportunity for children ages 8 to 13 to visit a Michael Baker office, learn about the work of our Wolf Pack and discover how We Make a Difference in the communities we serve. Throughout the day, the kids learned about different careers through presentations on topics including federal architecture/sustainability, interior design, land development, federal planning and structures. The kids also enjoyed interactive, hands-on activities. They used boxes to create sustainable buildings, practiced reading drawings with legends, decorated storyboards with interior design ideas, drew maps of the office courtyard, planned their own communities, and built structures out of spaghetti and gum drops. #FutureEngineers #WolfPackPride #STEMeducation

Michael Baker International’s Wolf Pack Spotlight series highlights colleagues from across our company’s Regions, practices and offices. Today, we spotlight Shilpa Kodkani, P.E., Senior Project Manager - Structures. She shares more about her career at Michael Baker and what projects she’s most proud of. #WolfPackSpotlight #EmployeeSpotlight

Several Michael Baker International colleagues were recently invited by Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons to attend a roundtable discussion hosted by Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS). Michael Baker was invited to participate in the discussion because of our firm’s longstanding relationship with Commissioner Simmons and our work in the state of Mississippi. Congressman Thompson invited U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to be a special guest at the roundtable discussion, as part of his visit to Mississippi to tour Congressman Thompson's and Commissioner Simmons' districts and discuss project funding for the area. The roundtable event included discussions and questions centered around the need for more economic opportunities in Mississippi through increased funding for medical care and transportation infrastructure investment. #RoundtableDiscussion #Transportation #Infrastructure