If you are a civil engineer, you have probably heard the classic joke: “What are the three most important elements of a civil design and construction project?” The answer? “Drainage, drainage, and drainage.” Drainage design is critical to the success of any project and is a major component of civil engineering. Drainage considerations weave into…
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We are proud to announce that Veronica Ramirez, P.E., RSP1, Project Manager and Auburn-Opelika Office Lead, has been selected as one of the 2025 Young Leaders to Follow by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)! The 2025 Young Leaders to Follow class is comprised of 20 transportation professionals under 35-years-old who have demonstrated leadership and…
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June is National Safety Month hosted by the National Safety Council. This month spotlights the importance of protecting workers, especially those in high-risk environments like construction zones and active civil engineering sites. At Sain Associates, safety is both a corporate policy and an important part of our culture. Whether we’re conducting a roadway design survey,…
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Turbo roundabouts are an innovative intersection design developed in the Netherlands in the late 1990s. Unlike traditional multi-lane roundabouts, where vehicles can change between lanes within the roundabout, turbo roundabouts use raised lane dividers and lane markings to guide vehicles into specific paths before entering the roundabout. This eliminates lane changing within the roundabout itself,…
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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend ULI Alabama’s project tour highlighting Navigate Communities’ efforts on housing and community revitalization and reimagining the construction process. Navigate Communities, a nonprofit affordable housing consultant, is currently building housing in the Goldwater Estates area of the Titusville community in Birmingham, Alabama. Located along 6th Avenue South…
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As a senior project manager at Sain Associates, I’ve had the privilege of working on projects that will make a difference in a community. One recent example is the Irondale Civic Center in Irondale, Alabama. The building itself has quite a backstory. Originally constructed in the mid-1980s by the Shriners as a meeting space, the…
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Our team is passionate about projects that connect people to nature, especially those in our community. One such opportunity arose in mid-2023 when we were asked to perform a topographic survey for the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Our work supported the design and development of a reimagined Herb Terrace herb garden area that…
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The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) has successfully completed its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan (SAP). Sain Associates assisted the RPCGB with the SAP’s development through collaborative efforts with local stakeholders and public involvement. The primary goal of the SAP is to enhance transportation safety across the six-county…
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At Sain Associates, we treat every day like Earth Day. On this global day of environmental awareness, we take special pride in highlighting how civil engineering contributes to a healthier, greener planet. In civil engineering, one of the most impactful areas of our work lies in how we manage stormwater and preserve green spaces through…
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We are constantly evolving to better serve our clients, empower our employees, and position ourselves for sustainable growth. With that in mind, we’re excited to share the shift in our organizational structure from a team and branch office-based model to a design services-based model. Why We Made the Change: This transition wasn’t made overnight, and…
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