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Why Stormwater Management Master Plans are Important for Your Community

Feb 27

2020

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Why Stormwater Management Master Plans are Important for Your Community

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A Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP), is the framework  that details how a municipalities’ stormwater infrastructure, or how stormwater (water from rain, melting snow, hail and sleet) is managed. These plans  typically include recommendations for future improvements, conceptual designs, cost estimates and financing alternatives that address water quantity and quality, plus various environmental issues that impact the health of a community.

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Understanding Contract Models for your Project Needs

Nov 21

2019

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Understanding Contract Models for your Project Needs

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When it comes to executing a contract, it is important to consider the contract type that’s most suited for your project needs and goals, fair to the parties involved, and in line with your business model.  There are two main types of contracting models to consider that support different project environments and approaches.

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How a Full-Service Firm Makes the Design & Construction Process Easier

Nov 08

2019

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How a Full-Service Firm Makes the Design & Construction Process Easier

Posted by in Civil & Geotechnical Engineering, Company, Insights, Team

Civil design and construction projects typically involve more than one discipline. From design, to surveying, construction, and completion, there are a number of important steps that must be taken to ensure a successful project.  While there are businesses that specialize in each component, working with a full-service engineering firm—one with knowledge and expertise in all project phases—can offer a number of advantages that make the whole process easier.

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3 Ways to Get Your Project Off the Ground

Oct 17

2019

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3 Ways to Get Your Project Off the Ground

Posted by in Company, Grants, Insights, Service

It’s no secret that beginning a new project takes a lot of time and effort. While some projects may be easier to execute than others, you will inevitably encounter times when getting a project going will seem like it is never going to happen.

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Construction Observation & Materials Testing Can Minimize Owner Risk

Oct 03

2019

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Construction Observation & Materials Testing Can Minimize Owner Risk

Posted by in Company, Insights, Materials Testing, Service

As project owners, you want to minimize the amount of interruptions, delays, challenges and risk that happen during the course of a project. While it’s a long shot to assume you can head off every potential issue, materials testing and construction observation are two important services you should utilize to help minimize risk to an owner, and really the entire design team. 

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WLC’s Longevity Benefits Our Clients

Sep 20

2019

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WLC’s Longevity Benefits Our Clients

Posted by in Company, Insights, Wyoming

Since opening our doors in 1948, WLC’s unwavering commitment to excellence and client dedication have contributed to our longevity. Our company-wide philosophy coupled with deep industry knowledge and an experienced team mean our years in the industry continually benefit those we work with and the services we provide.

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3 Reasons to Develop A Capital Improvements Plan

Sep 05

2019

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3 Reasons to Develop A Capital Improvements Plan

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A Capital Improvements Plans (CIP) is a short-range (4-10 year) comprehensive prioritization of all capital projects, equipment purchases and major initiatives of a local government that takes into account priorities of the community, fiscal projections and projected lifespan of current infrastructure. CIPs allow planners, public works directors and fiscal officers to work together to ensure projects are identified and ranked in order of priority as well as plan for systematic completion of a local government’s stated goals.

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WLC Secures City of Casper and Platte River Trails Trust Morad to Walmart Trail Project

Aug 08

2019

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WLC Secures City of Casper and Platte River Trails Trust Morad to Walmart Trail Project

Posted by in Company, Insights, Project, Service

WLC Engineering and Surveying was recently awarded the Morad Park to Walmart Trail Project by the City of Casper and Platte River Trails Trust (PRTT). The project includes the installation of a multi-use pathway from the Platte River Trail at 2800 SW Wyoming Blvd to the intersection of CY Avenue and the Walmart Business Access Road at the Mountain View Shopping Center. The Morad Park to Walmart Trail Project is expected to be completed in 2020. 

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Financing Options for Future Infrastructure Projects

Jul 11

2019

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Financing Options for Future Infrastructure Projects

Posted by in Civil & Geotechnical Engineering, Company, Insights, Project, Service, Wyoming

The need for infrastructure improvements is never ending. Roads and sewer systems require maintenance, buildings need upkeep, renovation or complete overhauls, and plans for facility upgrades are never far from mind.  As is often the case, the need is always there but what about the financing to help cover the hard costs of sound infrastructure? 

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Civil Engineering Perspective: 2019 to Continue 2018’s Upward Trend

Feb 22

2019

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Civil Engineering Perspective: 2019 to Continue 2018’s Upward Trend

Posted by in Company, Insights, Leadership

2018 saw solid growth in Wyoming’s economy after the last economic downturn. While our economy wasn’t booming again, we saw a nice upward trend in the energy sector.  In the third quarter of 2018, projects related to mineral extraction were on the rise creating more revenue for our state.  

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