Joe Meads

A Recap of 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025

Sain Associates achieved significant milestones in 2024, marked by sustained growth, business diversification, impactful projects, and the addition of exceptional team members. Our success is a testament to the unwavering support of our remarkable clients and the dedication of our talented staff. Among the year’s highlights, the continued expansion of our presence in the Auburn/Opelika…
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Alabama Communities Receive SEEDS Grants

Last fall, Sain shared a blog shedding light on the advantages of engaging with the Alabama Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act grant program. Fast forward to late February, and we are thrilled to announce our successful collaboration with nine communities in navigating the intricacies of this program, with an impressive eight of…
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The History of Jeff Met McCalla in Jefferson County’s Industrial Landscape

In the late 1990s, the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority (JCEIDA) embarked on a mission to develop the Jefferson Metropolitan Park System, leading to the birth of Jeff Met McCalla. Under the guidance of former Executive Director Deborah McGill Smith, Sain Associates was tasked with creating a masterplan for the park. The strategic…
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A Recap of 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024

Sain Associates had a good year in 2023, marked by continued growth and diversification of our business, notable projects, and the addition of talented team members. We owe our success to our remarkable clients and staff who have been instrumental in the achievement of our goals. The most exciting highlight of the year was the…
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Why Fishing is Good for the Soul

This is one of my favorite pictures of my son, Jon, at 9 years old (He is in his 30s now). We won a night bass fishing tournament together at Lay Lake, Alabama. Most people who know my brother Jim and me think of us in our business attire, doing work for Sain Associates. We…
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A Recap of 2022 and Looking Forward to 2023

2022 was an excellent year for Sain Associates, with revenue growth, notable projects, and team member additions. I’m thankful for our amazing clients and outstanding staff. This year’s highlight was celebrating 50 years in business for our company. It was an award-winning year at Sain. Sain was inducted into the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame….
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50 Years of Problem-Solving

Sain’s 50th anniversary includes all the qualities of a great American success story – vision, hard work, and collaboration. Charles “Hack” Sain, PE, founded our firm with the vision to transform the relationship between engineers and property developers into one of mutual respect, where the engineer provides leadership and problem-solving on behalf of the client. Mr….
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10 Tips for Building Relationships

While I’ve been managing projects at Sain Associates for more than 30 years, I’ve also led our marketing and business development efforts for 25 years. I love serving as Sain’s Director of Business Development because I enjoy building relationships, talking with people, and helping people. The main goal of business development is to find new…
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Sain’s 50 Years of Awards

Celebrating 50 years in business is a big deal to us. We could not be more excited to celebrate our firm’s history, success, and incredible accomplishments that have been achieved thanks to our amazing clients, employees, and leadership team. This month, we are thrilled to look back at the awards honoring Sain’s projects and staff….
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The History Behind Our Surveying Services

Earlier this month, I chatted with former Sain team member Jerry South about the history of Sain’s surveying services. It was amazing to relive stories from the past and revisit memories from decades ago. I thought I would share an overview of our conversation which will give a better background of the history of Sain’s…
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