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Employee Spotlight – Andy McDermott

May 21, 2024

“I have been doing marketing work for architecture firms for over 20 years. I am loving the shift to the engineering and construction world. Every day is a learning experience and I really like the people I am working with.”

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The super skill that helps prevent costly project missteps

May 15, 2024

Your mission: Keep a road construction project on time and within budget. On your side: A defined scope, well-planned schedule, great expertise. What might be missing? Often overlooked, effective communication…

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Employee Spotlight – Jeff German

April 19, 2024

“I started working at PE Services in April 2023. My role entails field inspection, paying attention to detail, working with contractors and MnDOT employees as well as helping PE Services employees when needed.”

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Dewatering the Right Way

April 16, 2024

Warm and seasonably stormy is the predicted weather pattern for the summer of 2024. With storms comes rain and that means dewatering may be necessary on construction projects in order…

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Employee Spotlight – Jean Harrington

March 27, 2024

“I use my creativity and problem-solving skills to create business solutions, foster growth in technologies, and help others be more successful.”

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After Midnight

March 18, 2024

The adage “Nothing Good Ever Happens After Midnight” isn’t really true when it comes to the construction of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (GLBRT) line on the East Side…

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Employee Spotlight – Jesse Brownlee

February 21, 2024

“I don’t have a favorite project because they all have been great in their own way. I used to travel to multiple jobs in a day and I enjoyed that because I was going to different jobsites and doing different tasks. It was great because I did a wide variety of things and met a lot of different people in one day. “

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Best Practices for Building a Community Engagement Plan

February 20, 2024

Community engagement during construction projects is essential. When done correctly, it creates a harmonious relationship between the construction team and the community. It also promotes transparency and often addresses concerns…

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Bridging the Gap: Highlighting Minnesota’s Need for Bridge Construction

February 12, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that the state boasts more than 20,000 bridges.  Among these, a significant portion are identified as requiring repairs. Data from the American Road &…

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Digital Delivery Methods in Transportation

January 16, 2024

Transportation departments across the nation are actively pursuing the implementation of digital delivery methods for their construction projects.  This innovative approach aims to provide users with the ability to visualize…

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