Detention Pond Design for Freeze–Thaw Climates

Aerial view of a series of basins used in detention pond design and stormwater control

If you work in land development or city planning, you already know how tricky water can be in Michigan. Snow piles up, the ground freezes, then everything melts fast. Because of this, detention pond design becomes one of the most important parts of any project. When it’s done right, neighborhoods stay dry, roads last longer, […]

Geotechnical Engineering in Landfill Solar Projects

Geotechnical engineering team reviewing plans in front of solar panels during a landfill solar project

Grand Rapids is preparing to transform the long-closed Butterworth Landfill into a 2-megawatt solar project. Geotechnical engineering will be central to making it work. The plan covers six to ten acres and will use ballasted racks—heavy blocks that hold panels in place without digging into the ground. Construction must begin by June 2026 to qualify […]

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