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Grand opening of Fehr Graham’s Manchester office a success
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, on May 19 celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown Manchester office two years after moving from a building 1.5 miles away. After a ribbon-cutting in Suite 301 in the Community Savings Bank building, 221 E. Main St., Branch Manager Ryan Wicks shared with guests that the occa...
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Fehr Graham clients receive funds for brownfield cleanup
The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), awarded $6.75 million in brownfield grants to five Illinois communities to address or clean up brownfields. Among them are two Fehr Graham clients, the cities of Ottawa and Rockford. The City of Ottawa will receive a $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct 15...
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Deuchler becomes Fehr Graham
Six months after merging with engineering and environmental firm Fehr Graham, Deuchler Engineering changed its name to Fehr Graham. Deuchler Engineering, an engineering and environmental firm based in Aurora, joined Fehr Graham on Nov. 1. Former Deuchler owners and Professional Engineers John Frerich and Mark Halm joined Fehr Graham because the fir...
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Fehr Graham named Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce being named to the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list. ENR's ranking is widely considered the industry benchmark for excellence. The comprehensive survey ranks engineering firms based on revenue for engineering design services provided the p...
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Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant in The Clarifier
December's Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association newsletter, The Clarifier, focused on the Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant. With Fehr Graham's help, Monroe operators handle strict wastewater treatment standards with unique industries to stay compliant. Read more below. The Clarifier by Fehr Graham
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Fehr Graham featured in Roads & Bridges magazine
Principal Mick Gronewold's article on the importance and effectiveness of Pavement Management Systems was recently featured in Roads & Bridges magazine. If your community could benefit from the cost savings and efficiencies that go with pavement management, we're happy to help. Reach out to one of our problem solvers here for more information. ...
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Dixon receives grant for pedestrian bridge, park improvements
Dixon's riverfront redevelopment project got a huge boost this week when the City received a $12 million federal grant to build a pedestrian bridge across the Rock River. Project ROCK (Revitalizing Opportunities for the Community and Kids!) is the last phase of the Riverfront Master Plan, which the City created 20 years ago. The federal grant is th...
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Fehr Graham co-founder Allen Fehr remembered as fun, adventurous
Allen Fehr loved his family, his community and the business he co-founded. The Freeport, Illinois, native died Sunday. He was 87. He leaves behind a legacy in Freeport and at Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, a firm he founded with friend Joe Graham in his hometown in 1973. The firm, which started with five employees in one office, now e...
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Deuchler joins Fehr Graham
Deuchler Engineering, an engineering and environmental firm based in Aurora, joined the Fehr Graham family. Deuchler owners and Professional Engineers John Frerich and Mark Halm decided to join Fehr Graham because the two firms share the same focus on providing value and innovative solutions to clients' problems. "We wanted a firm with similar...
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Fehr Graham grand opening a success in Freeport, Illinois
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport office location at the former Fifth Third Bank building, which is owned by Freeport Centre, at 101 W. Stephenson St. Adam Holder, Professional Engineer, Freeport native and one of the firm's eight owners, gave a speech to...
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Storm Water Solutions highlights Postville, Iowa, project
Storm Water Solutions captured the story on how Postville, Iowa, improved its water quality, stormwater management and public education, earning the 2021 Stormwater and Urban Watershed Partner of the Year. 
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Rockford Chamber catches up with People You Should Know alumni Mick Gronewold, Joel Zirkle
    Mick Gronewold and Joel Zirkle, two of Fehr Graham’s eight owners, are Rockford Chamber of Commerce People You Should Know alumni. They were featured in The Voice newspaper, which is gearing up for the 2021 People You Should Know class. Mick touches on his concept of leadership and Joel expresses how his goals have changed during his ...
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Fehr Graham offers small firm feel with large firm capabilities
  Mick Gronewold, one of Fehr Graham’s eight owners and Board Chairman, was featured in The Voice, the Rockford Chamber of Commerce's newspaper. Mick touches on the company's growth and the milestones that shaped the firm's culture. Mick Gronewold - Member Profile by Fehr Graham on Scribd
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Freeport office move reflects growth
  Fehr Graham Principal Adam Holder talks with The Journal-Standard about our recent office move in Freeport, Illinois. He said the new space provides a modern working environment for years to come. Read the full story online.   Fehr Graham relocates office by Fehr Graham on Scribd
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National Engineers Week: Meet Paige Pierce
  National Engineers Week is celebrated in February every year. The goal is to educate the public through classroom contact, media and visible public service. Today, we get to know Engineer Paige Pierce. What made you choose engineering as your career path?In high school, I had my sights set on architecture, but I had more interest in the stru...
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National Engineers Week: Meet Sarah Beam
  National Engineers Week is celebrated in February every year. The goal is to educate the public through classroom contact, media and visible public service. Today, we get to know Project Engineer Sarah Beam. What made you choose engineering as your career path?My choice to venture into the career of environmental engineering started as ...
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National Engineers Week: Meet Andy Reeter
  Andy Reeter   National Engineers Week is celebrated in February every year. The goal is to educate the public through classroom contact, media and visible public service. Today, we get to know Engineer Andy Reeter. What made you choose Engineering as your career path?I was raised on my family's dairy farm and had no exposure to eng...
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National Engineers Week: Inspire wonder in young people
  Mick Gronewold, one of Fehr Graham's eight owners, writes for the Rockford (Illinois) Register Star at the start of National Engineers Week about the importance of encouraging children to be curious and solve problems. "Engineering is exciting for anyone who enjoys figuring out how things work and building a better version because it involve...
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Fehr Graham office relocates
 Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, moved its Freeport office to the former Fifth Third Bank building, which is owned by Freeport Centre, at 101 W. Stephenson St. When deciding on a new location, Fehr Graham Principal Adam Holder, a Freeport native, said it was important to stay in the heart of Freeport and clos...
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Rebuilding Rockford program key to improving, maintaining roads
  Fehr Graham Professional Engineer Seth Gronewold writes about the importance of funding infrastructure in a column that appeared in the Rockford Register Star on Feb. 7. The Rebuilding Rockford referendum will be on primary ballots. Election Day is Feb. 23. Read the column on rrstar.com. Seth Gronewold talks Rebuilding Rockford Referendum by...
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