How Power Outages Are Changing Engineering Services
Recent storms across Michigan left thousands of people without power. Homes went dark, businesses paused, and some areas dealt with flooding at the same time. At first, it looked like a weather issue. However, these events pointed to something deeper. They exposed weak spots in how sites, utilities, and systems are designed. Because of this, […]
Do You Need a Permit for a Site Design Change?
If you’re planning to change your site design — even something that looks simple, like adjusting a slope or moving a sidewalk — you might be wondering: Do I need a permit? That same question exploded on Reddit this week, and the confusion was easy to see. As a civil engineer working around Grand Rapids, […]