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Designers and builders who can save time and money are highly valued by owners. At Allgeier Martin, we streamline the design process of electrical substation steel structures using custom Excel tools to automate weight calculations, reducing design time and minimizing errors, which ultimately benefits clients with faster, more cost-effective project delivery.

Just like personal retirement plans, wastewater treatment plants need a plan for replacing aging components such as equipment, structures, and piping. Proactive maintenance and budgeting for upgrades ensure that critical elements are replaced before they fail, preventing costly downtime and repairs.

A Construction Work Plan (CWP) is a four-year planning document required for electric distribution cooperatives to secure loans for system improvements, such as service extensions and pole replacements. The CWP outlines necessary system upgrades, establishes costs, addresses voltage issues, and ensures operational adjustments, guiding future load management and improving system reliability.

Utilizing Autodesk Inventor for modeling steel structures in electrical substations increases efficiency and accuracy by minimizing design rework and reducing errors. This streamlined approach benefits clients by saving time, ensuring precise steel analysis, and validating electrical clearances in new and existing structures.

Drones have revolutionized the design and construction industry by creating efficiencies that save time and money for clients. At Allgeier, Martin and Associates, drone technology enables faster data collection for topographic surveys, engineering inspections, and more, while improving safety and the quality of imagery used for project designs.

Architects and engineers vary greatly in technical skill, communication, and delivery, making it crucial for project owners to navigate these relationships effectively. By overcommunicating, prioritizing safety and functionality, understanding the designer’s role, using visual aids, and asking how things work, owners can foster successful collaborations and ensure project success.

After winning a stormwater design contract, Allgeier Martin's Dr. Charles Patterson clarified the difference between retention and detention ponds, emphasizing precise terminology in stormwater management. This insight highlights the importance of engineers in protecting infrastructure and the environment.

The intersection at 7th Street and Illinois Avenue frequently flooded during storms, but Allgeier Martin's solution involved deepening and widening Joplin Creek to increase stormwater capacity, installing new drainage systems, and adding a triple box culvert under Route 66. This project, completed in 2020, has successfully mitigated flooding and improved the area’s stormwater management.