If you live in the Birmingham area, you may frequent the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover for some last-minute gifts this holiday season! Did you know that Sain has been an instrumental force behind the engineering and surveying developments at the iconic Galleria for over three decades? Our involvement has spanned from the original survey of…
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It’s that time of year again – Sain’s annual Christmas video is here, and we think it may be our best skit yet! This year’s video is a festive tribute to the beloved Saturday Night Live skit “More Cowbell.” Last week, we had a great time premiering our video at Sain’s employee holiday party. We…
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A typical day for a land surveyor often begins as soon as the sun rises. In this blog, our Survey Team will take you through a typical workday, shedding light on the often-underappreciated work that goes into making our cities and infrastructure a reality. Before most of Sain’s staff arrives at the office, our team…
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We are excited to announce that Jack Kimbrough, Jr., has been promoted to Branch Manager in our Huntsville, Alabama office. Jack is succeeding Harry Wilson, who is transitioning into a role where he will be focusing his time on general business development and strengthening Sain’s airport market sector team. He also will be overseeing several…
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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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