Awards

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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Celebrating Women in Engineering

Back in September, Sain Associates received the Glass Hammer Award from the Alabama Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). This annual honor celebrates companies that go above and beyond to promote women leaders in the transportation industry—and it’s a recognition we’re incredibly proud to receive. This award isn’t just a milestone for our firm, it…
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2024 Spirit of Lauren Award

Every October, Sain Associates honors the memory of Lauren Nickles, a beloved coworker who passed away in 2017, by presenting the Spirit of Lauren Award. Lauren embodied qualities like hospitality, kindness, dedication, and persistence during her time with us. Each year, we gather to celebrate the values Lauren taught us by recognizing an employee who…
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ACEC National Recognition Award: Will Buechner Parkway

We are thrilled to announce that Sain Associates has been honored with a National Recognition Award and an Engineering Excellence Award (EEA) from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Alabama for exceptional work on the Will Buechner Parkway project. Named in memory of Auburn police officer Will Buechner, who tragically lost his life…
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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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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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Spirit of Lauren Award 2023

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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Project Spotlight: Redland Road / Firetower Road

We are excited to announce the Redland Road / Firetower Road Intersection project received an Honor Award in the Transportation Category (3rd Place) for 2023 from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama. Sain was recognized at the state-level ACEC/Alabama Awards Gala this past Thursday at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook, Alabama….
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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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