WednesdayJune 17, 2026

Clinton Engineering celebrates 100 years

By: Dave Thompson|June 17, 2026
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    • Ryan Birney stands in front of the Clinton Engineering Co. He took over leadership of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation subsidiary in 2022 after spending nearly 14 years at McCarthy Improvement as an industrial segment manager and project manager. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Ryan Birney stands in front of the Clinton Engineering Co. He took over leadership of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation subsidiary in 2022 after spending nearly 14 years at McCarthy Improvement as an industrial segment manager and project manager. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Ryan Birney recently drove through Clinton. He pointed out old landmarks, new buildings, road projects, renovated offices and much more.

    All those sites have one thing in common — the Clinton Engineering Company helped build, repair or renovate them.

    “It’s a lot of fun seeing the history of the town and all the things…

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