The professionals in our Manchester, Iowa, office recorded two ads that are playing regularly on local radio station KMCH 94.7 as part of the Business of the Day segment. The two ads have two different focuses. The first one highlights our Core Values. Our second ad explains our services and how we help our clients. Click play to listen to the...
The United States now has the most COVID-19 cases. As federal, state and local governments urge people to stay home, companies must find a new balance. The resources below can help answer questions you may have during this time: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)This site has everything you need to know about COVID-19 and how it p...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its Universal Waste regulations to include aerosol cans. Environmental Scientist Amy Trimble shares some highlights on the federal regulation, which went into effect on Feb. 7. What is an aerosol can?A nonrefillable receptacle that contains compressed gas, liquefied or dissolved und...
The deadline for Annual Emissions Reporting is quickly approaching. Fehr Graham is here to help if your team is short-handed because of COVID-19. We've helped many companies for more than 25 years complete this regulatory obligation. Please give us a call with any questions. 815.235.7643
The Wastewater Treatment Plant in Catlin, Illinois, needed upgrades to improve capability, reliability and flexibility. The plant was built in 1977 and partially improved in 2001, but it required more updates to ensure it complied with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards. So, in 2016, the Village hired Fehr Graham...
Are you concerned that COVID-19 may be present at your facility? Fehr Graham is offering a lab test that looks for the presence of the COVID-19 virus on surfaces. Working with one of our trusted partner environmental testing labs, this simple test uses a swab to collect a sample that is scanned using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U...
As we respond to ongoing health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Fehr Graham remains open and committed to our clients. We have taken precautionary measures with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure the safety of our customers and our employees and th...
After a mild winter, construction on Wisconsin 11 near Monroe restarted earlier than expected. The project, which started in March 2019, will repair 6 miles of deteriorating concrete between Wisconsin 81 and Hiltbrand Lane and improve intersections at County KK, Stauffacher Road, Richland Road and Hiltbrand.Construction workers are taking precautio...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Perian as an Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager. Perian, who came to Fehr Graham with 28 years of experience in environmental health and safety services, is responsible for client coordination, ...
Seth Gronewold, PE, discusses project costs, unexpected setbacks and when the plant will be ready for full use in the South Beloit, Illinois, community.Clint Wolf with the Beloit (Wisconsin) Daily News covered the meeting.
National Surveyors Week is celebrated every year starting the third Sunday in March. The goal of the week is to educate the public through classroom contact, media and visible public service. Today, we get to know Professional Land Surveyor Adam Recker. Q: What drew you into the surveying career?I was taking any drafting class I could ...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Walter Koch as a Senior Project Engineer. Koch has 20 years of project management and civil engineering experience. He is also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Koch is responsible for client ...
Matt Johnson The News-Gazette in Champaign, Illinois, interviews local leaders weekly about their work values and routines. Matt Johnson, one of Fehr Graham's eight owners, was interviewed for their eighth Beyond the Boardroom article. Matt was happy to discuss leadership, management and lifestyle.
To keep employees safe, businesses must adhere to certain safety standards. Many of those employers must track serious workplace injuries and illnesses to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA was founded in 1970 because of rising work-related injuries and deaths. The agency’s goal is to reduce the number o...
Engineers are pioneers. I’m not just saying that because I am one. Building roads and cities, traveling to space, concentrating on renewable and sustainable energy, and making areas accessible are just some examples of how engineers have made our community better. National Engineers Week is this week., and this year’s theme “Pio...
Since 1984, the City of Manchester, Iowa, has had annual discussions regarding goal setting for the coming year. The City understands the importance of strategic planning for the future. These discussions address the City’s major accomplishments and identify issues, concerns, trends and opportunities. This process helps the council and city staff i...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Marc Smith from Crew Chief to Senior Engineering Technician. Smith works in the firm’s Rockford, Illinois, office. In his new position, he sets up staking information for construction projects and schedules crews to complete requests. Smith als...
Several Illinois park districts got financial support today when Gov. JB Pritzker announced $29.7 million in grants to help fund 85 local park projects, including three in the area. The grants are funded through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program and administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resou...
Six critical infrastructure improvement projects in Iowa got a financial boost last week when the governor announced $775,000 in grants as part of the Wastewater and Drinking Water Financial Assistance Program. West Union was awarded a $150,000 grant to help offset the $6.7 million in improvements to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Adam Mori...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Andrew Reeter from Project Engineer to Senior Project Engineer. Reeter, who joined Fehr Graham in 2012, works in the firm’s Freeport, Illinois, office. He plans and coordinates projects and works closely with clients. His engineering knowledge and experien...
