My involvement with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has been a decade-long transformative journey that began in 2012. I had just moved from Panama to Tallahassee to finish my B.S. in Civil Engineering at Florida State University. As an international student venturing through a rigorous engineering program, I looked for new ways to…
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One of Sain Associates’ latest residential projects, The Heights, is a mixed-use development in Irondale, Alabama, that offers residents a high-quality living experience. Our Site team began conceptual planning for the development in late 2019, with site work commencing in 2021. The first homes were ready for lease in early 2022, and today, the development…
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The Alabama Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act is a groundbreaking grant program that aims to expedite the process of developing economic sites throughout the state. The program is a critical component of Governor Ivey’s Game Plan to boost economic development in Alabama. Under the SEEDS program, the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA)…
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Sain Associates has been working with the City of Jasper for many years providing pavement management services. Earlier this year, Sain personnel evaluated all roadways within the City limits and prioritized paving needs into two resurfacing projects. Sain is also the CE&I (Construction Engineering and Inspection) services provider for all major resurfacing projects for the…
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Each October, Sain Associates names a Spirit of Lauren Award recipient in memory of Lauren Nickles, a beloved coworker who passed away in 2017. While working at Sain, Lauren exuded hospitality, kindness, commitment, persistence, and a positive attitude. We come together annually to celebrate the lessons that Lauren taught us by recognizing an employee who…
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I began working in aviation services back in 1985 with GW Jones & Sons Consulting Engineers, Inc. at the Huntsville International Airport. Little did I know then that this would mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for airport development. Since joining Sain Associates in 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of adding aviation as a…
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National Walk to School Day is an annual event encouraging families and students to walk to school to promote physical activity, reduce traffic congestion, and teach safe walking habits. As an engineering firm, we believe this event is not only important for promoting healthy habits and reducing traffic congestion, but it also presents an opportunity…
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Railroad intersections are an essential component of a transportation network as they facilitate the movement of goods and passengers. However, they pose a significant safety risk if not properly designed and maintained. This is where engineering for railroad intersections comes into play. Engineering services for railroad intersections involve the design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of…
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My daughter is only two years old, but she sits in her car seat like a queen. She sits semi-reclined with her head cradled by the plushy interior of the car seat, and she has two cup holders because one just won’t do! Life is good in this car seat. What she doesn’t know is…
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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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