Heading to the Ohio Freight Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Employees from MSG are heading
to the Ohio Freight Conference this
month to learn more about the rapidly-changing capacity improvements and innovations
to safely move freight across the Great Lakes region. Multi-modal industry
leaders will share their expertise in the areas of...
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MSG's Sean Kelley gives Autonomous Vehicle Presentation at COMTO Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG’s Sean Kelley presented on
“Connected and Automated Transportation in Michigan” recently at the National
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) in Detroit. MSG has
emerged as a leader in the planning and design of test facilities for automated
vehicles....
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MSG's Jean Hartline leads class at ODOT's Traffic Academy
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG's Jean Hartline, PE, PTOE, shared decades of experience as she led a class in Traffic Signal Operations for the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Traffic Academy. Working with co-instructor John Albeck of Albeck Gerken, Jean covered a wide range of information on signal...
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Market Sector Spotlight on Energy
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG's
Energy Service Engineers are working with a national natural gas pipeline
company to prevent a disruption in services as slope and roadway failures are
corrected by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in Belmont County. To
ensure the safety of existing underground...
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Catch Today's Greatest Hits in Transportation
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG joined over 650 attendees at the 108th Annual Meeting of the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO) hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The 2017 meeting welcomed professionals from across the midwest to Cleveland to learn about...
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Zweig Group Ranks MSG as a 2017 Hot Firm
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
The Zweig Group has announced their 2017 Hot Firm Award List and MSG made the cut! We placed 48 out of 100 firms. Every year the Zweig Group recognizes the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning and environmental consulting firms in the United States. “Getting on...
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Demarius Clemons gets MSG Scholarship at 2017 MI COMTO Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Congratulations to Demarius
Clemons, recipient of the MSG Scholarship, awarded during the 2017 Michigan
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) 6th Annual Golf Outing
Awards Ceremony. A recent graduate of Renaissance High School in Detroit,
Demarius will be...
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Climbing the ENR charts...
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine has named The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) as one of the Top 500 Design Firms in the US and one of the Top 100 Design Firms in the Midwest. Each year, ENR compiles statistics on revenue and service sectors from design firms...
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Project Highlight: Coldwater to Bronson Pipeline
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG's Energy Services Engineers
have recently completed design and permitting services and are now providing
construction management services for a new 12-mile, natural gas pipeline from Coldwater
to Bronson for Michigan Gas Utilities. MSG provided a multitude of services on
the...
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MSG's Greg Mack recieves the "Simply Super Service" Award from MDOT
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Congratulations to MSG
Transportation Engineer, Greg Mack who recently received a “Simply Super
Service” award from the Michigan Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) for his
leadership on the American Center for Mobility (ACM) project–relative to
repurposing a portion of Michigan Ave...
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Big Trends in Transportation
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was excited to share
insights on “Big Trends in Transportation,” and attend multiple training
sessions at the Ohio Department of Transportation/ American Council of
Engineering Companies of Ohio (ODOT/ACEC Ohio) Partnering Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event...
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2017 ASCE Project of the Year: McCord Road Grade Separation
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG is proud to announce the McCord Road Grade Separation project as the recipient of the 2017 Project of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers – Toledo Section. As the Design Engineer on this $32M project, MSG worked closely with ODOT and the Office of the...
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MSGetsfit in the D!
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
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National Public Works Week
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG recognizes National Public Works Week! As one of the most trusted engineering firms in the Midwest, we applaud the efforts of local leaders in the planning, maintenance, and design of infrastructure to promote livable communities. The integrity and quality of our streets,...
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Bored?
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Need to investigate subsurface conditions and evaluate earthworks for your projects?
Our in-house drilling fleet includes multiple all-terrain rigs that are capable of a wide range of soil and site conditions including access and height restrictions. These self-propelled...
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Gold Sponosr of the APA Central Ohio Planning & Zoning Workshop
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG is a
Gold Sponsor of the American Planning Association (APA) Ohio – Central Ohio
Planning & Zoning Workshop in Columbus, Ohio. We collaborated with planners, engineers, city
managers and regional leaders to exchange ideas about topics, such as economic
development tools,...
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Proud Sponsor of MHPN 's Statewide Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was a proud sponsor of “Imagine the Power of Partnerships,” the 37th Annual Statewide Conference of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN). MSG’s cultural resource staff supports MHPN’s collaborative efforts to help safeguard architectural treasures, understand and...
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Jackie Stalzer celebrates 30 years at MSG
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Cheers to Jackie Stalzer for
her 30 years of service to MSG! As the supervisor of our billing team in the Accounting
Department, Jackie keeps us all in line with billings and many other tasks with
lots of smiles, laugher and kindness. MSG President & CEO Rich Bertz,
presented...
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Maumee Transportation Army Declares Victory
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Victory has been declared in
our “Not Just Pennies War” to benefit the Autism Society of NW Ohio (ASNO), our
Maumee office Community Engagement Initiative organization. Different “armies”
within our Maumee office “battled” during Autism Awareness
Month, to collect coins and...
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Proud Sponsor of the Ohio Stormwater Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was a proud sponsor of the 10thAnnual Ohio Stormwater Conference, at the Kalahari Resort in
Sandusky, Ohio. We welcomed the opportunity to meet, network and
collaborate with our peers involved with watershed and stormwater management. www.ohstormwaterconference.com
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MSG Welcomes Beth Thornton, PE
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG is pleased to announce the addition of transportation professional Beth Thornton, PE, to the firm. Beth serves as the Roadway Team Leader for our Transportation Group.
Beth has nearly 20 years of experience in project management and design in the transportation...
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Roundabouts 101
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Everything you’ve always wanted
to know about Roundabouts! The Lucas County Engineer has posted a great story
map on roundabouts including the benefits, ins and outs, safety features,
photos, and an interactive map. Guidelines and design considerations are woven
into this easy to...
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MSG is Movin on up...
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
We are proud to announce that MSG ranked #307 on the Engineering
News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm list! We jumped 91 spots in just one
year. This is our highest ranking yet and the biggest jump between years that
we have ever made. A big thank you to our Clients and our...
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"Clear Choices, Clean Water" Initiative
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG thanks the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government’s
Stormwater Coalition for bringing the national initiative, “Clear Choices,
Clean Water” to northwest Ohio. Supported by 24 regional government partners,
the “Clear Choices, Clean Water – Greater Toledo Lake Erie”...
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Welcome to MSG, Darren Schimmoeller, PE
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG is pleased to announce the addition of transportation professional Darren Schimmoeller, PE, to the firm. Darren will serve as the Senior Construction Engineer for the Ohio Transportation Construction Group.
Darren has over 25 years of experience in the transportation...
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AIPG Presentation by our own Dave Adler
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG's Certified Professional
Geologist (CPG), Dave Adler, delivered a presentation on the Benefits of
Membership in the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) to
students majoring in geoscience at Michigan Technological University (MTU). As an AIPG member, Dave has...
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Batter Up in the Big D!
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Batter Up in the Big D! Our Opening Day festivities in Detroit included staff and clients showing their team spirit and cheering on the Detroit Tigers for their Season Opener. MSG’s Annual Tailgate celebration included plenty of hot dogs and party food to help our fans cheer on...
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Ohio's Inaugural Civil Rights Symposium Sponsor
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was a proud sponsor of Ohio’s Inaugural Civil Rights Symposium for Transportation, hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation. During this two-day event, thought leaders from business, government and academia will lead discussions on issues related to contracting,...
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Rasing Awareness for Autism
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Our Maumee office has chosen to support the Autism
Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO) as their 2017 Community Engagement Initiative
organization. Activities to support ASNO include the display of Autism
Awareness ribbons on all Maumee office company vehicles, a Not Just Pennies...
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Discover the Global Day of the Engineer
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Discover the Global Day of the Engineer – MSG is proud of the more than 100 engineers on our staff dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients across the Midwest. Their commitment to quality, focus on innovation, ability to find solutions, enthusiasm and teamwork are the basis...
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Drive Toward Zero Crashes
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
Work Zone Safety is in Your
Hands - MSG got the word out for National Work Zone Awareness Week. As the construction
season began, our staff of construction and transportation engineering
professionals reminded us to use extra caution in work zones. Slow down and
save lives....
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Presenting Sponsor at the TMACOG Transportation Summit
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was proud to be a presenting
sponsor of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) 2017
Transportation Summit, at Premier Banquet Hall in Toledo.
MSG Project Manager Jean Hartline, PE, PTOE, was a featured speaker at the
event where she discussed the...
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Great Lakes AOC Conference
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG attended
the 2017 Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC) conference, sponsored by the USEPA,
at Grand Valley State University. The Great Lakes AOC conference
gives participants a chance to share ideas, review the status of the program,
showcase successes and discuss common...
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Fest-N-Feast Ducks Unlimited Sponsor
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was a proud sponsor of the Monroe
Ducks Unlimited Fest-N-Feast Annual Banquet, at the Monroe,
Michigan, County Fairgrounds. Ducks Unlimited helps to preserve and restore our
wetlands, maximizing the amount and quality of waterfowl nesting habitat, as
well as improving...
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Detroit Drives Degrees
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
MSG was proud to sponsor the “Detroit Drives Degrees Breakfast”! We joined local leaders at the Detroit Athletic Club for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Talent Outlook: Detroit Drives Degrees (D3) breakfast. The program featured perspectives from the private and public sector...
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MSG's Support of Operation Backpack a Success
Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sheri Bokros
The MSG Cleveland & Cadiz offices selected OPERATION BACKPACK as their Community Engagement Initiative for 2017. The mission of the campaign is to collect new backpacks, filled with school supplies, for the Volunteers of America Greater Ohio (VOAGO) to distribute to homeless...
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