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Fehr Graham clients secure Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grants
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce that two of its projects are among the 66 selected to receive funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funding, which supports transportation alternatives to traditional roadways. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Tran...
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Fehr Graham wins Best Firms to Work For Award
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is a Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For, which recognizes companies in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The firm ranked No. 31 among firms with more than 200 employees and No. 29 in the civil engineering category. This award highlights companies that exc...
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Fehr Graham makes Zweig Hot Firm list for fourth straight year
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, secured a spot on the Zweig Hot Firm list for the fourth straight year. Coming in at No. 60, the firm jumped 23 spots from last year's No. 83 ranking, following No. 54 in 2023 and 74 in 2022. This is the 10th time Fehr Graham has placed on the Hot Firm list, showing the firm's commi...
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Fehr Graham named ENR Midwest Top Design Firm for second straight year
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, ranked No. 58 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest Top Design Firms list in its second consecutive year making the list. The firm climbed two places from last year's ranking of No. 60. ENR ranks firms based on annual revenue data collected from engineering companie...
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Fehr Graham climbs the Engineering News Record Top 500 Design Firm list
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, continued its successful streak of ranking on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm list, ranking No. 435. The firm climbed 39 places from its 2024 ranking of No. 474. It ranked No. 471 in 2023 and No. 494 in 2022, reflecting a consistent trend of growth. ENR ranks f...
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Fehr Graham boosts Elburn’s water quality with Master Plan
Fehr Graham created a Master Plan to improve the Village of Elburn's water quality and supply infrastructure. As the Village continued to grow, it turned to Fehr Graham to help develop a plan that ensures infrastructure will serve its residents for decades. Our solution aligns with the anticipated population growth, proving a long-term, reliable ap...
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Fehr Graham announces leadership changes
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce that Mick Gronewold, PE, is stepping into a leadership role as the Midwest Platform CEO with Trilon Group. Kyle Saunders, Fehr Graham's Chief Strategy Officer, will succeed Gronewold as Fehr Graham President. The promotions are effective Jan. 1. In his new role,...
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City of Peoria marks completion of Glen Avenue roadway project
The City of Peoria, Illinois, celebrated the completion of Glen Avenue roadway from War Memorial Drive to University Street, a $13.6 million project designed to improve traffic movement. The newly built roadway features fresh concrete pavement, new curb and gutter, upgraded storm sewers, new traffic signals, and pedestrian accommodations, including...
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City of Polo opens City Hall building
The City of Polo, Illinois, celebrated the opening of its $2 million City Hall at North Franklin Avenue and East Locust Street, just a few blocks from its former location. Fehr Graham provided the survey, civil site design and structural documentation for the facility, which will house government offices and serve as a shared space with B...
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Midwest Engineering Associates officially becomes Fehr Graham
Six months after announcing a merger with Fehr Graham, Midwest Engineering Associates is officially operating under the Fehr Graham name. On April 1, Midwest Engineering Associates, with offices in Peoria and East Peoria, joined Fehr Graham, an engineering and environmental firm. Former Midwest Engineering co-owners Robert Culp, PE, CFM, and David ...
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Fehr Graham and Alta partner with the City of Freeport to enhance transportation safety
The City of Freeport received $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. With an additional $100,000 in local funds, the City now has $500,000 to invest in making intersections and school crossings safer. Fehr Graham is partnering with Alta to work closely with the City on ...
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Fehr Graham partners with SmithGroup to revamp Davis Park
Fehr Graham is collaborating with SmithGroup on a $12 million revamp of Davis Park in Rockford. Project plans include a multifunctional concert stage, playground, skatepark, recreation path, concession stands, restrooms and public art. Designs are 60% complete and feature an open-air stage that can host various events, enhancing daily use and safet...
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Freeport Park District opens remodeled mini golf course
Freeport Park District has announced the grand opening of the remodeled Wing It! Mini Golf course in Krape Park. The revamped golf course offers an inclusive space for friends and family of all ages and skill levels to enjoy mini golfing around nature. The 18-hole course is Americans with Disabilities Act accessible and features a waterfall, native...
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Rockford Public Library celebrates opening of new main branch
Rockford Public Library's new $39 million main branch along the Rock River opened in time for summertime readers to enjoy the 66,000-square-foot "showstopper" designed to serve the community better. The new library has three floors, each with a different purpose and outdoor access. The first floor offers services for youth development, the second f...
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Rockford's Millennium Fountain opens for safe splashing
Millennium Fountain in Rockford, Illinois, is now officially open to the public. Fehr Graham helped transform the fountain from a decorative feature into a safe activity hub. The fountain is near the east bank of the Rock River near Water Street and is set to become a favorite community hotspot. Fehr Graham completed design engineering, survey and ...
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Fehr Graham named Zweig Group Hot Firm for third consecutive year
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, secured the No. 83 spot on Zweig Group's Hot Firm List, making its third consecutive year on the roster. Ranking No. 54 in 2023 and No. 74 in 2022, Fehr Graham continues to establish itself as one of the top-growing firms. This year marks the ninth time Fehr Graham has earned a plac...
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Fehr Graham recognized as Engineering News-Record Midwest Top Design Firm
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm in the Midwest, is proud to announce its debut on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest Top Design Firm list, securing the No. 60 position. The list highlights the largest Midwestern-based design firms, ranking them based on design-specific revenue. While Fehr Graham has consiste...
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Fehr Graham recognized again as Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, again secured a spot on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list, ranking No. 474. The firm ranked No. 494 in 2022 and 471 in 2023. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has been featured on the prestigious list, which ranks the largest engineering consul...
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Fehr Graham welcomes Kyle Saunders as Chief Strategy Officer
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announces the hiring of Kyle Saunders as Chief Strategy Officer. With more than a decade of experience in municipal leadership and water infrastructure, Saunders joins Fehr Graham's administrative leadership team. He is spearheading the firm's growth strategies, analyzing operationa...
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Midwest Engineering Associates joins Fehr Graham
Midwest Engineering, a 34-person engineering firm based in East Peoria, Illinois, merged with Fehr Graham. Midwest Engineering co-owners, Robert Culp, PE, CFM, and David Horton, PE, chose Fehr Graham because the two firms share a focus on providing value and innovative solutions to clients' problems. "We wanted a partner with similar values an...
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