As greenfields become less available and more expensive, clients and developers are looking for alternate options for their new spaces. And, as of lately, adaptive reuse has been the answer.

Architect. Architecture. Architecture firm. These are all terms that may come up in conversation, for any industry where brick and mortar is still relevant. However, architecture firms can be vastly different regarding services offered and design specialization.

Investing in traffic has recently been a high priority on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) agenda. Focusing on traffic safety directly improves communities with reductions in fatalities and injuries, both for drivers and pedestrians.

The crisis of increased fatalities in 2021 compared to 2020 was addressed with urgency, leading to the launch of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). Keep reading to find out more about this important grant program.

Danella Pettenski, PE, joins ms as the Director of Operations for Water and Wastewater. Danella brings 30+ years of experience in water and wastewater services to the ms Water team. Coming to ms from the public sector, Danella offers new insight into the proposal and project processes.

ms consultants is proud to announce that we more than doubled our number of summer interns and co-ops! This summer, 32 interns and co-ops are represented from 12 different universities. Not to mention we welcome back three returning interns for another great summer. We’re excited to provide these young professionals an environment to learn and grow within their respective fields.

An ever-growing topic that continues to find its way into discussions in the transportation world is the concept of a mobility hub. Mobility hubs benefit the community and can improve how people travel throughout the area.

Scott Cooke, PE, joins ms, from a civil and structural engineering firm, as the new Director of Municipal Services for ms Carolinas. Scott brings experience in many different service areas, and he already has new ideas to catapult ms forward in the region.

This year, Engineers Week is February 20 to 26. DiscoverE designates one week every year to highlight engineers and everything they have their hands in. For 2022, the Engineers Week theme is “Reimagining the Possible.”

Chuck Stajewski, PE, recently returned to ms consultants. In his new role, Chuck will lead the company’s expansion into eastern Pennsylvania’s transportation needs.

ms Cleveland is closing out 2021 in a big way! Effective December 1, 2021, our Cleveland, Ohio office is located at 425 Literary Road, Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44113-4506.