Site Engineering

Drainage, Drainage, and More Drainage

If you are a civil engineer, you have probably heard the classic joke: “What are the three most important elements of a civil design and construction project?”  The answer? “Drainage, drainage, and drainage.”  Drainage design is critical to the success of any project and is a major component of civil engineering. Drainage considerations weave into…
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A New Chapter for the Irondale Civic Center

As a senior project manager at Sain Associates, I’ve had the privilege of working on projects that will make a difference in a community. One recent example is the Irondale Civic Center in Irondale, Alabama. The building itself has quite a backstory. Originally constructed in the mid-1980s by the Shriners as a meeting space, the…
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Celebrating Earth Day Through Thoughtful Site Design

At Sain Associates, we treat every day like Earth Day. On this global day of environmental awareness, we take special pride in highlighting how civil engineering contributes to a healthier, greener planet. In civil engineering, one of the most impactful areas of our work lies in how we manage stormwater and preserve green spaces through…
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SEEDS II: Investing in Alabama’s Growth

Governor Kay Ivey recently announced $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to support economic development across Alabama. These grants, part of the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Program, provide funding to help communities prepare industrial sites for future business investment. By improving infrastructure, conducting site evaluations, and enhancing site readiness, the program ensures that…
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The Growing Alabama Program: Boosting Economic Growth

Have you heard about the Growing Alabama program? It’s a game-changer for our state, helping to drive economic development and create opportunities for businesses and communities alike. Run by the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), this program promotes economic development by funding industrial site readiness, a key factor…
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Sain Awarded Excellence in Construction from ABC Alabama

Sain is proud to receive an Excellence in Construction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Chapter for our work on the North Jacksonville Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic and Domiciliary at 145 Heron Bay Road. The nearly 185,500-squarefoot clinic and 29,000-squarefoot residential treatment domiciliary provides primary care, radiology, optometry, audiology, pathology, substance…
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Welcome to the Electric Future!

In November 2022, Panasonic Energy Co. decided to shake things up in the electric vehicle (EV) industry by breaking ground on a 300-acre lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. This state-of-the-art facility, nestled in the bustling Astra Enterprise Park, formerly the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, is set to catapult Kansas into the limelight…
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Our Expertise in Airport Design Services

As Sain’s Aviation Lead, I am excited to share with you some of our recent projects with Yulista and how we extend our expertise to provide top-notch airport design services. M6 Yulista Hangar Concrete Apron & Taxiway at the Huntsville Executive Airport One of our standout projects was the construction of a 124,000 square foot,…
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Making a Difference: Our Journey with the Marketplace at 17 Springs

As engineers, we take great pride in making a difference in communities. Being part of the Marketplace at 17 Springs project in Millbrook, Alabama has been nothing short of exhilarating. The project not only showcases our expertise in master planning, traffic engineering, and site design, but it also reflects our commitment to providing clients with…
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Revolutionizing Projects with CAD Design

When I first started working as a designer, I quickly realized that Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is more than just a tool—it’s the backbone of everything we do, especially when it comes to designing large roadways or site plans. Over the years, CAD has become an essential part of how we turn complex civil engineering projects…
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