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How Road Commissions Decide Which Roads Get Fixed
PASER ratings, Act 51 funding rules, and asset management plans decide which Michigan roads get repaired. Here's how road agencies set priorities.
Read More Lowest Bid, Highest Cost: Why Communities Should Look at Qualifications-Based Selection
When the lowest engineering bid backfires, communities pay through change orders and rework. Here's how Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) works instead.
Read More What Structural Engineering Looks Like on a Municipal Project
Structural engineering plays a critical role in municipal projects by supporting the safety, durability, and long-term performance of essential community infrastructure. While many people associate structural engineering primarily with buildings,…
Read More What to Know About Streetscapes
Great streets are about more than pavement; they’re about creating safe, welcoming spaces for everyone. Streetscapes include carefully designed elements that shape our public streets. Elements include sidewalks, bike lanes,…
Read More Why Valve Turning and Hydrant Flushing Pay Off Over Time
Bottom line: Valve turning and hydrant flushing keep water system assets usable before a break, fire event, or water quality issue puts the system under pressure. For public works teams:…
Read More Michigan Revamps Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Closure – What It Means for You
Bottom line: Michigan’s updated Part 213 LUST closure process gives owners a new risk-based path through MIRBCA guidance and RIDE electronic reporting. For environmental teams: Closure work now depends on…
Read More Pontiac Mayor Inauguration and Birthday Gala
Fleis & VandenBrink is pleased to sponsor Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness’ Inauguration and Birthday Gala, an elegant evening celebrating his inauguration as Pontiac’s new mayor. Please visit Welcome to Pontiac,…
Read More 9th Annual Shepherd Train Depot Auction
Fleis & VandenBrink is pleased to sponsor the 9th Annual Shepherd Train Depot Auction, supporting the Train Depot in the Village of Shepherd. The event will feature silent auction items,…
Read More Sagasser & Associates Joins F&V, Expands Environmental Services in Michigan
Sagasser & Associates, Inc. of Gaylord is now a part of Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. (F&V), strengthening and expanding environmental consulting services throughout Michigan. Sagasser & Associates and F&V…
Read More Newsletter: Revolutionizing Land Surveys with LiDAR Drone Innovation
In 2025, the Survey Group at Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) expanded its capabilities by purchasing a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor for its drone, an investment aimed at improving…
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