WSB News
School of Hard Knocks: Listen With Both Ears
The construction industry is not an easy place to pick a career. It is full of challenges and opportunities. I have noticed; however, the stormwater compliance industry is very small. (08/12/11) Full Story
Hotel, brewery envisioned for Excelsior
WSB & Associates of Minneapolis studied the water supply and reported recently that based on current use and fire protection needs, the city does have enough water capacity to serve a hotel, a micro brewery and another 450 single-family homes, if ever needed. (07/25/11) Full Story
Reducing Impact: construction-site sediment control tactics
Jennifer Hildebrand provides valuable environmental compliance insight for Erosion Control magazine article. [Article / Erosion Control Website] (07/20/11)
WSB Announces New PEs!
WSB recently announced three of the firm’s staff members, Joe Koscielak, Jake Newhall, and Rich Hibbard, are Minnesota Registered Professional Engineers. (07/07/11) Full Story
WSB Dressed Down to Make a Difference
WSB & Associates, Inc. participated in the Twin Cities' 21st annual Dress Down for Leukemia & Lymphoma Day and raised $4,000!. (06/20/11) Full Story
WSB Experts Present at International Roundabout Conference
Jupe Hale, PE and Andy Plowman, PE presented a poster at the TRB
sponsored 3rd International Roundabout Conference in Carmel, Indiana. (06/03/11) Full Story
WSB Receives National ACPA Project Achievement Award
WSB’s CSAH 21 Roadway Reconstruction Project received the 2011 Project Achievement award from the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). (06/02/11) Full Story
Bret Weiss Speaks at Commencement
for U of M Department
of Civil Engineering
On May 6, WSB’s President, Bret Weiss, was honored to address 94 spring semester graduates of the U of M Department of Civil Engineering. (05/11/11) Full Story
WSB Helps Rebuild Local Home
WSB staff members took part in National Rebuilding Day on April 30. Across the country, Rebuilding Together affiliates partnered with volunteers to make critical home repairs for thousands of homeowners in need. (05/05/11) Full Story
WSB Staff Speaks to the Society of Women Engineers (U of M Chapter)
On Monday, April 18, WSB staff members spoke with members and potential members of the local U of M Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers. (04/19/11) Full Story
Bren Road/TH 169 Interchange Project Begins – Minnetonka
WSB developed the preliminary and final design, and will perform the construction administration. Construction begins on April 18, 2011. Contractor proposes to remove and replace the bridge in 75 days. (04/13/11) Full Story
WSB Offering Erosion and Sediment Control Training
On May 9 - 10, WSB is pleased to offer Erosion and Sediment Control training for municipal level projects. These courses meet MPCA/NPDES training requirements and attendees will receive a certificate of completion. Click here for full details of the site management and inspector installer training sessions.
The Benefits of the Collaborative Process of Compromise
The City of Alexandria is a beautiful city of approximately 13,000 in west-central Minnesota. Alexandria offers its residents and visitors numerous lakes, parks and trails for recreation, a strong economy and a vibrant downtown filled with numerous commercial establishments. (02/21/11) Full Story
WSB Welcomes Kelsey Johnson and Jason Wedel
Kelsey Johnson joins WSB’s Municipal Group as a Community and Regional Planner. WSB is also pleased that Jason Wedel, PE has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager. (02/03/11) Full Story
WSB Selected to Perform CSAH 14 Design-Build Verification
Anoka County has selected WSB to perform the design-build verification for the CSAH 14 Design-Build Project. (02/03/11) Full Story
Jed Chesnut Elected President of WPA
Jed Chesnut, Wetland/Natural Resources Specialist at WSB, was elected President of the Wetland Professionals Association (WPA). (01/06/11) Full Story
Recycled Rain
WSB helped design a system that prevents potentially harmful stormwater runnoff from seeping into the Mississippi River. (10/10) Full Story
When Hiring a Consultant, be Choosy
Previous generations recognized that quality and reputation were worth paying for, but in our new “throw away” society, these attributes are becoming things of the past. (09/21/10) Full Story
Pete Willenbring Receives National Award
WSB is pleased to announce that Pete Willenbring, Vice President and Water Resources Group Manager, will receive the American Public Works Association (APWA) Professional Manager of the Year in the Water Resources category. (08/05/10) Full Story
WSB Project Honored with MPCA Governor’s Award for Excellence
On July 28, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency honored this year’s recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Pollution Prevention. (07/28/10) Full Story