The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) will honor six Illinois infrastructure projects for excellence including one engineered by Quad Cities Based IMEG.Â
All will receive National Recognition Awards at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) national Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). They will be held on Tuesday, May 20, in Washington, D.C.
The EEA program annually honors projects demonstrating innovation, creative problem-solving, and engineering’s ability to improve the world. A panel of industry, government, and academic experts judges the competition. Award recipients include projects from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Kevin Artl, president and CEO of ACEC Illinois, said these projects highlight the innovation and design excellence of Illinois engineering firms, positioning them nationally. He emphasized the collaboration between Illinois engineers and state and local governments in delivering projects that benefit residents statewide.
IMEG project innovative
Among the recognized projects will be the New Rockford Public Library. It was engineered by IMEG which has its headquarters in Rock Island. The project is recognized for its innovative design that overcame site challenges to create a welcoming community hub.Â
Other projects being recognized are:
- The Bob Michel Bridge in the Peoria metro region. IDOT enlisted Ciorbra Group, Inc. to rehabilitate the bridge through the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The award-winning design added a 14-foot-wide multi-use path. It included a barrier for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. It extended the bridge’s lifespan and created a multi-modal transportation system.
- IDOT Pump Station No. 4 Reconstruction. It was led by HDR and WSP engineering firms. The project received National Recognition Award for bringing the city’s outdated waste and storm water facilities into ADA compliance.
- Jackson Park Mobility Improvement project. It was a collaboration between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Chicago Department of Transportation. The Chicago DOT engaged Ardmore Roderick as the prime consultant for the $123 million initiative. Its aim was to update infrastructure around the future Obama Presidential Center, enhance safety and accessibility while preserving the park’s historical significance.
- Kane County’s Longmeadow Parkway Improvements. This $117 million project 5.6-mile, four-lane suburban highway includes a 788-foot-long bridge across the Fox River. The Kane County Department of Transportation utsed multiple engineering firms for the project.
- The Village of Carpentersville – A Lead-Free Community project. It was led by Engineering Enterprises, Inc. The project was honored for removing all remaining lead services at no cost to residents. The village secured $4 million in IEPA funding for the project.
