The sidewalk you walk along during your morning stroll. The roadway expansion that supports new business growth. The drainage system that protects neighborhoods during heavy rain. Behind each of these is thoughtful design and the work of dedicated civil engineers. During National Engineers Week, we celebrate the professionals who design, plan, and improve the infrastructure…
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For the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Trussville Planning and Zoning Board, currently as Vice Chair. It’s been a meaningful way to apply my background in engineering to help guide the thoughtful growth and development of my community. Sain’s leadership encourages our team members to get involved in their communities….
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I had passed by the granite building at the corner of 4th Avenue North and 17th Street North countless times, never giving it more than a glance. Like many older buildings in downtown Birmingham, it appeared worn and forgotten, blending into the streetscape. I had never noticed the fluorescent metal signage or the Masonic symbols…
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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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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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Some individuals quietly dedicate their time, energy, and expertise to making our community a better place. Erin Curry, P.E., RSP, a Senior Project Manager and Associate at Sain Associates, is someone whose impact can be felt across her community’s schools, local government, and organizations. On November 5, she was honored by the American Council of…
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For this week’s blog, Sain asked Chris Bond, the Executive Director of Designs For Hope, to share his story and the importance of using our talents to serve others. There’s an old saying that necessity is the mother of invention. This was definitely the case during major wars. During WWII, ‘synthetic’ rubber was invented due…
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Engineering has long been considered a male-dominated field, but efforts are underway to break down barriers and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Despite progress in recent years, a significant gender gap persists. This blog explores the current state of women in engineering, discusses the challenges they face…
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This time last year there were an estimated 220,000 revelers in downtown Mobile, Alabama celebrating Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, translated to “Fat Tuesday” in French, is a preamble to the Lenten season as Catholics prepare to fast from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and is always the Wednesday…
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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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