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Public Works Leader of the Pack

For the fourth consecutive year, Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Consulting Engineers has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Architect/Engineering/Construction (AEC) firms when it comes to completing projects in the public works sector. The results came from an annual survey conducted by Public Works Magazine, which tabulates statistics supplied by AEC firms and opinions of public works departments across the country.

Despite decreases in demand for new infrastructure and increases in construction costs, public works departments continue to work with AEC firms in new ways. Wastewater/stormwater treatment projects lead last year’s survey, while road and bridge construction top the list for 2008. Surveying, mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) projects also increased significantly. The 17-year low in housing starts and significant increases in construction costs have led to fewer contracts for new infrastructure, but aging systems require more maintenance than in past years.

“Baxter & Woodman’s focus in civil and environmental engineering and our high percentage of repeat business provides public works officials with security in knowing they are partnering with one of the best,” said Deborah Finn, Marketing Director. “In addition to the general municipal services we’ve provided for years, we are now also able to offer satellite mapping through our partnership with RFP Mapping LLC. This application is being used in projects ranging from land and water conservation to municipal planning and site selection to emerald ash borer assessment.”

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is an employee-owned Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm which provides planning, design, construction and technology services for water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation facilities for municipalities, counties and state agencies. Clients are served from 10 offices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.

Past Press Releases

Baxter & Woodman Applauds New Professional Engineers (June 19, 2008. Crystal Lake, IL)

Larry Thomas Awarded AWWA Honorary Membership (June 9, 2008. Crystal Lake, IL)

Baxter & Woodman Promotions Announced (May 1, 2008. Crystal Lake, IL)

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Opens Chicago Office (April 18, 2008. Chicago, IL)

Baxter & Woodman, RFP Mapping LLC Create Strategic Alliance (March 15, 2008. Crystal Lake, IL)