On June 12, 2025, staff from AR Engineering attended the annual ASCE Awards Luncheon, an event hosted by the Southwest Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to celebrate excellence in Civil Engineering. The luncheon highlights achievements through honors such as the Quality-of-Life Award and Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award.
In addition to recognizing outstanding projects, the event offers valuable networking opportunities and insights into innovative, efficient engineering practices. This year’s recipient of the Outstanding Civil Engineering Award delivered an engaging presentation on the Mill Race Dam Removal Project. Attendees learned how a deteriorating dam – posing both public safety hazard and contributing to issues in the city’s sewer system – was successfully removed, and the surrounding areas restored.
Riverwalk Lofts Groundbreaking
On July 1st, Riverwalk Lofts officially broke ground along the scenic Thornapple River in Hastings, Michigan. 135 modern apartments, a farmers’ market, and day care facility, set to open by June 2026. Just steps from the Riverwalk Trail and downtown, this new community will blend natural beauty with urban convenience. AR Engineering is proud to partner with CopperRock Construction to help bring this exciting project to life!
Kalamazoo Country Club Tour
On June 12, 2025 Jason Raleigh, Carolyn Kurtz, and Luke Macleay had the opportunity to attend the MSPE tour of the Kalamazoo Country Club. This new facility will feature a 6-lane bowling alley, indoor movie theater, indoor tennis and pickleball courts, indoor gym, multiple dining options, several pools, and a parking garage with tree wells on the upper floor. The existing clubhouse will be torn down to expand the golf course. An 11 hole short course is currently under construction, with plans for an 18 hole championship course to begin later in 2025. The large project has included over 100 different trades onsite contributing their skills, in order for the clubhouse to open in Spring 2026, with the golf course being completed in Spring 2027.
