Born and raised on a farm outside of Pulaski, Tennessee, I always thought my first order of business after high school would be to move to the city. And I did. I attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee and later moved to Nashville and worked there for a couple of years. However, the position was…
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Sain Associates is currently assisting multiple municipalities across the state to achieve compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements within public rights-of-way. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a wide-ranging civil rights law that is intended to protect against discrimination based on disability. A portion of this law governs the steps a…
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As a Senior Project Manager at Sain, I lead our transportation and sustainability practices in the Traffic Department to help communities plan for future growth. Sain’s approach is to take a look at the community as a whole to map out a plan that will include transportation analysis to shape a community’s future growth and…
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In his best-selling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, author Mitch Albom writes about a series of visits he made to his professor, Morrie Schwartz, as he gradually died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Albom shares many life lessons he learned from his mentor and friend. Our Community Bible Study Men’s Group in Trussville had a similar…
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You and your family are driving to Grandma’s for Easter weekend. You’re at the wheel and get a call from a relative asking about your arrival. You answer what should be a quick question but then get caught up in the conversation that lasts for several minutes. While this might seem like an innocent situation,…
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This past month, I had the privilege to participate in Alabama Germany Partnership’s (AGP) 24th Annual Celebration Dinner at the Battle House in Mobile, Alabama. Many German professionals attended this event that either work in Alabama or plan to locate a new facility within our state. As a native of Germany, it always amazes me how…
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Sain Associates is more than engineers, project managers, and consultants – we are relationship builders who strive to solve our clients’ problems. As Sain Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary, I can’t help but feel gratitude for the blessings and relationships that have developed over the last five decades. Our business has survived highs and lows,…
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When Sain Associates opened its doors in 1972, the business consisted of consulting engineering services and land surveying. Many projects included site engineering for enclosed shopping malls across the southeast. Believe it or not, some of the mall projects from the 1970s are still in operation today, including the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther,…
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We are excited to announce the Prattville South Industrial Park Road and Bridge project received an Engineering Excellence Award (EEA) from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Alabama. Project award recipients were honored at the EEA gala along with the 2021 Leadership Development class, the outgoing executive committee, and the member volunteer of the…
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Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and celebration. My favorite Thanksgiving memories involve gathering with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and watching parades and football. This year, Thanksgiving will be different than our usual celebrations – many gatherings will involve social distancing and masks, smaller guest lists, and an overall different mood. However, one…
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