New Registrations for Kristy Treichel
Congratulations to Kristy Treichel who is now registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the states of Iowa and Illinois.
2024 ITE Wisconsin Workshop
KL’s Kevin Wehner, Shelby Hiltgen, and Mike Scarmon are attending the ITE Traffic Engineering Workshop & Transportation Planning Forum at Waukesha County Technical College today. The event will review case studies, new technologies, current issues, and proven approaches to transportation projects and offer a chance to network with colleagues.
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day originated in Wisconsin in 1970 and is now celebrated by more than a billion people worldwide. Small things you do can have a big impact on our planet. “We often spend 40+ hours a week at work. When we create a company culture where sustainability is encouraged, having sustainable practices outside of work
Pay Attention In Work Zones
Today is the last day of #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek. When asking KL Director of Construction Services, Chris Ehlert, about what he wishes folks in the community understood about his experience in work zones, he had this to say: “From technology, to increased efficiencies, to better materials, to increasing environmental sensitivity…there’s been so many advancements to be proud
Celebration Cookies
The celebration of our Top Workplace Award continues with these delicious cookies delivered to all our offices! We thank our staff for making KL Engineering such a great place to work and grow! And we thank Stephanie at Sunny Celebrations for making these amazing cookies to share with our KL Family! https://sunnycelebrations.com/ #TopWorkplace #KLEngineering #EmployeeVoicesMatter
Welcome, Rick Schmale!
We’re excited to welcome Rick Schmale as a part-time LTE Design Specialist on our Madison Infrastructure Services team! Rick’s technical background spans several areas of civil engineering, including roadway design, traffic engineering, stormwater management, sanitary sewer and water systems, and DNR facilities including parks and trails. He is a UW-Madison alumnus (civil and environmental engineering)
Help Keep Our Workers Safe
According to Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a crash in a work zone happened every four hours last year! There were more than 2,100 work zone crashes in 2023. Those crashes injured more than 700 people and led to the death of nine people. KL Construction Engineer Jesse Schreiner reminds us: “Whether
Stay Motivated!
Stay motivated! When you make time for physical activity, you are benefiting your mind, body, and heart. Aim to get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, spread throughout the week. Find a walking buddy and consider joining the KL Engineering team for the American Heart Association Heart Walk on September 14.
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Spring is finally here–and you may see more orange cones on your daily commute. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. It is everyone’s responsibility to drive, bike, and walk safely in work zones! When driving through a work zone, you can help make sure everyone gets home by paying attention and slowing down.
Firetruck Fun
KL’s Samantha Herheim and Brian St. Vincent met with Fitchburg Public Works and the Fitchburg Fire Department to coordinate on the design of the Syene Road project. They got to check out their ladder truck, which thrilled Sam to no end! #FridayFun #LoveMyJob #ABetterExperience
Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 – April Update
KL Engineering provided the design and construction oversight of the Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 and Fish Camp County Park improvements. There are 3 segments of boardwalk, totaling 4,212 feet, in this 1.6-mile trail. Last month we saw the 450+ helical piles installed to support the new boardwalk, and now we see the boardwalk
Unleash the Power of Pets
Unleash the power of pets! Playing with your pet has been shown to raise levels of the feel-good brain chemicals oxytocin and dopamine, creating positive feelings and bonding for both you and your pet. Whether it’s indoors or outside on a walk, you’ll be exercising without even realizing it! Increasing healthy habits will help you