National Public Works Week!
Thanks for keeping the world moving! #NPWW #PWStrongerTogether
Community
Thank You Essential Workers!
We salute all of those working on the frontline to keep our communities going!
Chris Ehlert – Running for Water
Chris Ehlert, VP of Construction Services in our Menomonie office, participated in the Mission Impossible Run for Water event this past weekend. Organized by Cedarbrook Church in Menomonie, the event raised around $50K for local, national, and international mission work. Part of the mission work brings clean water to communities in need. KL was a
Protect Our Workers
We have a great group of staff heading out into the field this summer and we want them to stay safe. When driving, slow down, be patient, and be aware of what’s going on around you. When in work zones, remember its against the law to use hand held devices and fines are doubled. Check
Merge Early
When approaching lane closures, move into the open lane as soon as possible. Be sure to pay close attention to vehicles around you that could be in your blind spot. Note that traffic patterns can change rapidly, and drivers should always follow signs and direction from flaggers. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #WorkZoneSafety #NWZAW #OurRoads
Keep Your Distance
Narrow lanes, sudden stops & traffic pattern shifts present challenges for CMVs in work zones. Rear-end crashes in these areas are common. Never cut off a truck or bus. Always maintain space between your vehicle & the one in front of you. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #NWZAW #OurRoads
Work Zone Awareness Week
Stay safe in construction work zones by following these tips… Reduced speeds and sudden stops are common in work zones. Be sure to slow down and avoid distractions. Don’t allow anything to take your concentration away from the road. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #NWZAW #OurRoads
VRBC 2019 Annual Meeting
KL was happy to host the Verona Road Business Coalition’s 2019 Annual Meeting, reviewing 4 major road construction projects taking place this year. Craig Thompson – our new WisDOT Secretary, Debby Jackson – TDA Executive Director, Bill Balke – City of Fitchburg Engineering, and Steve Theisen – WisDOT Project Communications Manager provided up-to-date project information
Donation Gratitude!
We are proud of our KL family for all of their donations to the 2018 NBC 15 Share Your Holidays to eliminate hunger campaign! We raised enough money to feed 3 families (4 people / 3 meals a day) for an entire year! Many thanks to all who donated to this special cause!
Feed Wisconsin Children
Great statements from the 23rd Annual NBC 15 Share Your Holidays website: A meal can be the difference between: • A passing and a failing grade on a test in school • Being able to live a healthy lifestyle, or not • A mom being able to share a meal with their child instead of
Compounding Results Put Food on the Table
We’re so grateful for all of our employees who donated money yesterday to the 23rd NBC 15 Share Your Holidays Phone-A-Thon! Many thanks to KL Engineering for matching employee pledges! Together we raised over $2,350 – and all of those funds were either doubled or tripled by outside sources! With the addition of those generous
KL Life Savers – Thank You!
Many thanks to our KL Life Savers! KL employees and friends donated 25 pints of blood yesterday at our blood drive. That’s enough to potentially save 75 lives!