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The Village of Mukwonago has been nationally recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the success of its Business Retention and Expansion program and the new Mukwonago Industrial Park. The Village won two Excellence in Economic Development Awards
R/M is proud to recognize the City of Kenosha with the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award, a distinction given to communities that put forth exceptional effort to better the lives of their residents through improvements in infrastructure.
We proudly partner with local colleges and technical schools to offer a variety of internships here at R/M. This year’s summer interns worked through unprecedented circumstances with dedication, tenacity, and positive attitudes. They were also kind enough to offer some insight on their experience in order to help others learn a little bit about what makes R/M #ThePlaceToBe.
With strict tax levy limits and declining state aid, Wisconsin communities find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to funding roads projects. Fortunately, there may be a new way to secure funding for your community’s streets: transportation utilities.
Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the third year in a row. R/M has grown in size and service offerings since our last Top Workplaces win, but our commitment to our employees and clients remains our top priority.
Whether you’ve worked with us for years, or you’re just learning about all that R/M has to offer, we’d like you to get to know our industry experts a little better. Learn why they chose their career path, what they wish they’d known when they were younger, what they love about our team, and more.
While no person, business, or industry has managed to navigate the current public health crisis unscathed, municipal staff and local governments are facing incredibly unique challenges in the wake of COVID-19. As we’ve worked with our partner communities to help them keep our roads paved, clean water running, toilets flushing, and life moving during this unprecedented time, we’ve found the following tips to be helpful.
Engineers Week 2020 is almost here, and to celebrate, we’d like to help you get to know a few of our amazing engineers a little better!
We’re very excited to announce the opening of our new Fox Valley branch office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our team celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony last week Monday with the help of the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce. Attendees included Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Wisconsin State Representative David Steffen (4th Assembly District).
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced a new $75 million Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS) grant. Learn how this one-time, reimbursement grant opportunity can help your community cover up to 90% of your transportation project costs.
The state of Wisconsin’s recent record-breaking precipitation has left many communities struggling to repair significant storm damage. Fortunately, there are a variety of grants available to help ease your municipality’s financial burden. As budget season begins, consider these upcoming grant opportunities.
On June 17th, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M), a local civil engineering firm, presented the Village of Slinger with the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award, a distinction given to communities that put forth exceptional effort to better the lives of their residents through improvements in infrastructure.
In order to keep your community’s trees healthy and structurally sound, it’s important to follow proper pruning and planting protocols. Here are a few of our best tips to help you keep your trees thriving all summer long.
When plans to buy, lease, or build expansions come to light, it’s important to spend time up front on environmental due diligence evaluations. If financing is needed, you will almost certainly be required to obtain a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) by your lender. Learn what this is and why it’s important when contemplating your next purchase of a property.
Ruekert & Mielke (R/M) is 100% employee owned, and our staff is like family, so we want you to get to know them a little bit better! We recently sat down with R/M Team Leader, Jerad Wegner, and talked about baseball, engineering, fishing, client management, and more.
Ruekert & Mielke Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the second year in a row. R/M has grown in size and service offerings since our last Top Workplaces win, but our commitment to our employees and clients remain our top priorities.
Renewable energy initiatives and opportunities are growing in Wisconsin, Illinois, and throughout the Midwest. Municipalities, solar developers, and utility companies are evaluating agricultural lands, under-utilized brownfields, and closed landfills for the potential installation of ground-mounted solar energy projects. Learn how community-scale solar farms may be eligible for construction financing grants.
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) is excited to announce that we’ve recently hired Ginny Plumeau to lead our already robust Environmental Services Team. Plumeau is a Senior Ecologist, Registered Environmental Manager, and a regional leader in ecological services and permitting. Keep reading to learn how our Environmental Services Team can help your community succeed.
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M), a local civil engineering firm, presented the Village of Oregon with the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award, a distinction given to communities that put forth exceptional effort to better the lives of their residents through improvements in infrastructure. Communities that receive the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award are gifted $1,000 to donate to a local non-profit of their choice. The Village of Oregon opted to give their donation to the Oregon Youth Center, a free program that supports young people in grades five through nine. The center provides a safe, supervised place for young members of the community to gather after school and in the summertime.
The Village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake received the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award presented by Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. at their Village Board meeting on Monday, October 1, 2018. Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., a civil engineering firm serving southeastern Wisconsin for over 70 years, presents this award to exceptional communities in recognition for their efforts to better their community and residential life through successful infrastructure projects.
