Vissim modeling allows individuals to map various intelligent traffic management systems to stabilize traffic flow and increase traffic safety. Vissim is a microsimulation tool that models individual vehicles in the traffic stream, considering the actions of virtual drivers in response to other vehicles, the road network, and various traffic controls. Sain Associates built a Vissim…
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Let us introduce ourselves – we are Sain Associates’ Traffic Team! Sain is widely recognized as one of the top traffic engineering firms in Alabama, with 15 Traffic Team members serving clients from our Birmingham headquarters and branch offices in Auburn, Mobile, and Huntsville, Alabama, and Pulaski, Tennessee. We have worked throughout the Southeast to…
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When you’re looking at designing (or redesigning) a roadway, you need to think first about the impact that project will have on the utilities surrounding the road. If you don’t, you’ll likely find yourself grinding to a halt when you encounter a utilities-related roadblock in your next project. Utilities are the lines, wires, and pipes…
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Recently, we found a 1995 Engineering Times article in our archive with a note from Sain’s founder to distribute the article amongst the staff. The article, “No Easy Answers for Sealing Partial Plans” by Molly Galvin, provided timely insight into using an engineer’s seal during the rising usage of digital CADD files. The article urged…
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In today’s fast-paced professional careers, we rarely come across individuals who have dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to one organization for two decades. Next week, we celebrate Erin Curry’s 20th anniversary at Sain – or, as we like to call it, her “Sainiversary.” As a witness to her growth over the years, I am pleased to share…
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When engaging a surveyor to discuss your next project, it is crucial to provide them with relevant information to ensure an accurate and comprehensive survey. Whether you require a survey for a real estate closing, property dispute, insurance purposes, or construction, understanding the key considerations below will help you obtain the right type of survey…
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Leadership development programs provide valuable insights and experiences that shape us into effective leaders. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Leadership Shelby County. Through this program, I was able to learn more about the local community, tackle unique challenges, and further develop my leadership skills. One of the key takeaways from my participation…
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Formula and grant funding play a crucial role in the civil engineering industry, allowing for the development of innovative projects that improve infrastructure and support sustainable growth. Without these public funding sources, many engineering projects would not be possible. While infrastructure funding has typically been legislated on a formula basis, in recent years, we have…
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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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May 2023 is mental health awareness month, coinciding with a date that seemed so far off, possibly even unobtainable, five years ago. May 17, 2018, changed my life forever. It was the day I was sitting in my office and answered my phone to my doctor saying, “I’m sorry, Ms. Bailey, but the diagnosis is…
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