Since Sain’s founding in 1972, we have considerably diversified our services and expanded our geographical footprint. In the mid-90s, we began geographic expansion with a branch office in Pulaski, Tennessee, followed by the expansion into Huntsville, Alabama in 2020. Today, we are thrilled to extend our expertise even further in Auburn and Mobile, Alabama. Huntsville’s…
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At Sain Associates, one of our main goals is to have a legacy of quality. We try our best to consistently deliver high quality service and products, but we know we can always improve. This is so important since quality affects profitability, reputation, risk management and more. We won’t magically improve if we don’t put…
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Ethics is an important topic for all of us, and when issues arise, it is a serious matter. If I were to have an ethical violation in one state, all the other states where I am licensed would be notified, and there might be penalties to face in multiple locations. Over the past several years,…
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In his best-selling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, author Mitch Albom writes about a series of visits he made to his professor, Morrie Schwartz, as he gradually died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Albom shares many life lessons he learned from his mentor and friend. Our Community Bible Study Men’s Group in Trussville had a similar…
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While some companies and bosses may take a more hands-off approach to being part of their employees’ lives, that’s not our philosophy at Sain Associates. Whether it’s joyful events, such as weddings or the birth of a child, or those full of sorrow, like a death in the family or illness, we truly care about…
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I joined Sain 29 years ago to fulfill Hack’s vision of diversifying the company with traffic engineering services. At the time, Sain was primarily working on private sector work, including Wal-Mart projects in the Eastern United States and large shopping malls. After joining the team in 1993, I was tasked with leading a traffic engineering…
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Sain Associates joins Professional Engineers from around the world in celebrating Professional Engineers Day on August 4th. On this sixth annual Professional Engineers Day, we want to raise awareness about what it means to be a Professional Engineer and show appreciation for the work they do each day. To be a Professional Engineer means that…
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This past December, I hit a huge milestone – I met the five year mark of being cancer-free. After receiving the news, I was flooded with many emotions – feeling thankful and having a weight lifted off my shoulders. Most cancers, if they recur, are most likely to recur in the first five years, so…
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Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and celebration. My favorite Thanksgiving memories involve gathering with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and watching parades and football. This year, Thanksgiving will be different than our usual celebrations – many gatherings will involve social distancing and masks, smaller guest lists, and an overall different mood. However, one…
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The 2020 Annual Alabama Society of Professional Engineers Ethics Day is Friday, November 6. I’m honored to teach an ethics training this Friday for all our Sain Associates staff, including our 23 registered professional engineers and three registered professional land surveyors. Many states, including Alabama, require annual ethics training as part of the license renewal…
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