Sain Associates

Working Together to Improve Large Project Ticket Requests

Sain Associates was recently featured in the Alabama 811 Magazine. Alabama 811 is the one call notification center for Alabama. They process notification of proposed excavation activities and notify member underground facility owners to mark their facilities prior to the excavation activities to reduce potential damages. For more information on Alabama 811, visit https://www.al811.com/ Alicia…
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Sain’s Newest Shareholder: Jeff Stephenson, P.E., PTOE

Earlier this month, we announced the formation of a company ownership program designed to expand company ownership opportunities to three key levels: associate, principal, and senior principal. With the new program, Sain added three new associates – Nathan Currie, P.E., Paul Gilliam, P.E., PTOE, and Jeff Stephenson, P.E., PTOE. Over the next couple of months,…
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Increasing your firm’s retention

This week’s blog, written by HR Coordinator Caroline Young, was recently featured in The Zweig Letter, a unique management newsletter for the AEC community. Every issue is packed with news you can use, analysis of important trends, management tips and best practices, important events and resources, plus an inside look at how real people in…
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Company Ownership and New Shareholders

We have big news to share! Sain Associates is excited to announce the formation of a company ownership program designed to expand company ownership opportunities to three key levels: associate, principal, and senior principal. With this new program, we added three new associates — Nathan Currie, Paul Gilliam, and Jeff Stephenson. Nathan Currie, P.E., is…
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How COVID Stole Christmas

2020 has involved some overwhelming times, so we want to bring you some Christmas fun this holiday season! Because there is no better time for a good laugh during stressful times, check out our rendition of “How COVID Stole Christmas.” We hope you enjoy it and that you are safe, happy, and healthy. Merry Christmas…
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Celebrating the Christmas Season

It’s no secret that the Christmas season is Sain’s favorite time of the year. From celebrating Tinsel Tuesdays to enjoying each other’s company at our annual Christmas party, we love the joy and excitement of Christmas time. In a year of the unexpected, one thing has come to be expected – change. As much as…
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National Recognition Award for the I-59/20 CBD Bridge Replacement

We are very proud of our transportation planning work for the I-59/20 Central Business District (CBD) Bridge Replacement project in Birmingham, Alabama. Earlier this year, we received the 1st place (Grand) state award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Alabama for the Engineering Excellence Awards. We’re excited to add a National Recognition Award from ACEC to the list.  In…
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Did You Know Sain Now Does Airports?

With the addition of Harry Wilson, P.E., Brett Wiseman, P.E., and Gary Pitzing, PLS, Sain Associates now offers design, planning, and surveying services at airports. These three employees have approximately 60 years of combined airport experience. They have worked with the Alabama Department of Transportation Aeronautics Bureau and the FAA Airports District Office in Jackson, Mississippi, assisting…
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Meet Our New Survey Manager

We are pleased to introduce Gary Pitzing, PLS, has joined the Sain team. Gary worked at Sain from 2004 to 2007 as a project manager, and we are thrilled for him to return to our Sain family as Survey Manager. In his new role as Survey Manager, Gary’s responsibilities include directing, coordinating, and managing survey…
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Walktober – Wellness Competition

During the month of October, we were busy counting our steps as a part of Walktober, our annual wellness competition. Now that the walking battle is over, I wanted to share some of my favorite things about this competition: Instead of rewarding just the top steppers, Walktober takes a personalized approach. Each competitor sets their…
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