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Form can follow function in municipal projects
City infrastructure projects are generally driven by functional needs. Asphalt streets are cracking. Pipes are leaking or infiltrating. Stoplights are antiquated and require too much maintenance. Residents’ lives are affected and the issues need fixing. It’s normal wear and tear, but can a community use these projects as an opportunity to build a more beautiful, … Read More
Site design in action: Downtown Fargo’s ambitious Block 9
The U.S. Bank Plaza has been a downtown Fargo staple since what feels like the beginning of time. Until the buildings were torn down during Fargo’s urban renewal project in the late 50s and early 60s, the block was filled with mixed-use buildings and single family housing. During urban renewal, cities used federal incentive money … Read More
The Value of Construction Observation Services
Having a Resident Project Representative (RPR) on site during the construction phase of a project is a valuable asset to the project owner. In the project planning phase, however, we’re often asked to explain the purpose of having someone continuously on site. People wonder where the value is in having someone observe construction. Will it … Read More
Embracing Engineers Week
Engineers Week (February 19-25) is quickly approaching. This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the difference engineers make in our world and introduce kids to engineering-based career opportunities. At Moore, we work to spread the news and create some hype during Engineers Week to recognize our employees, as well as encourage and impact … Read More
Cooperation on water projects leads to progress
Technical details and requirements are vital to a project’s success. But often it’s the human element that makes all the difference. Take the Upper Maple River Dam (UMRD) in Steele County, for example. It’s a unique and significant accomplishment in the water resources engineering world – and not just because of the details we described … Read More
Drones can help locate noxious weeds
Even if you haven’t immersed yourself in the drone world much yet, you know about its benefits. One of a drone’s greatest advantages is its ability to visually access areas that are hard – or impossible – to reach on foot or by vehicle. So when it comes to locating noxious weeds on your land … Read More
Moore celebrates second consecutive win of Fargo’s Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade
At Moore Engineering, participating in the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is a tradition we look forward to with great excitement! A family-oriented company, we care about our community and like to be part of local events like this. In fact, we’ve participated in this exact event, building a float and walking in the parade, … Read More
A Time to Share and Care
As many of our clients know, Moore Engineering gifts a turkey to its clients this time of year. I’m happy to have the privilege of running out and delivering the birds to the clients I work with, mainly because it’s a nice reason to stop and visit with clients in cities I don’t normally see … Read More
Safety Audit 101
Everyone has witnessed a pothole, a line of trees blocking the view of oncoming traffic or a burnt out street light. The question is – have you ever done anything about it? If your answer is “no,” take a minute to consider the safety hazard any of these, or others, could cause. As engineers, we’re … Read More
What’s BIM to a Civil Engineer?
Occasionally, Moore is asked to specify a BIM Project Manager in Requests for Proposal. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is not as commonly associated with civil engineering as it is with architecture and the building professions, but it is an integral process for our industry, as well. We use it to create coordinated, reliable information about … Read More