Atmosphere
Miller Engineers & Scientists employees enjoy a casual
atmosphere with flexible scheduling to meet our family and community commitments.
Projects
Sheboygan Beach Restoration (Shoreline Redevelopment)
Harrington Beach State Park (Trail and Pedestrian
Bridge Construction)
Town of Wilson (Traffic Calming and Road/Pedestrian
Walk Design)
The Woods at White Pine Subdivision (Site Design/Storm
Water Management)
Gorman & Company, Inc. (Environmental and Geotechnical
Services)
Family Video (Civil Design Services including Topographical
Surveys)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Environmental
Services)
Alliant Energy (Construction Phase Services)
M.A. Mortenson Company (Quality Control and Testing
Services)
Sheboygan
Beach Restoration
The City of Sheboygan has been instrumental in facilitating the development of the 40-acre former Reiss Peninsula on the City’s lakefront. This Brownfield property had historically been used as a shipyard and for the storage of coal, petroleum products, liquid fertilizers and road salt. The shoreline in this area had been filled with debris, consisting mainly of timbers, sidewalk and pavement sections, and other concrete rubble.
Part of the general site rehabilitation called for the clean up and redevelopment of the derelict shoreline area. In conjunction with the nearby Blue Harbor Resort and Convention Center, the vision for this area was to create an environmentally friendly, multi-use recreational attraction. At the same time, any plan was required to incorporate a revetment structure that would be capable of protecting the new inland developments from the erosive effects of the lake. Miller was retained to work with the City in returning this unique resource to its full potential.
Initial research by the Miller design team identified that the area in question had historically been part of a sand spit that extended north to the mouth of the Sheboygan River. This type of natural system likely mimicked the dune areas that exist just south of the City. Armed with that information, Miller studied the existing dune features and worked with the staff of Kohler Andre State Park in developing a plan that restored this area to its natural condition. The Sheboygan Area School District was also consulted, as this restored natural area will provide a convenient access for students to study the complexities of various lake ecosystems. Miller is proud to be a part of this collaborative effort to restore this part of Lake Michigan to its rightful splendor. We are pleased to have created a small piece of Sheboygan’s “Spirit on the Lake”.
Revetment Design
Wave Run-up Calculations
1400’ of Buried Revetment
1400’ of Exposed Revetment
Paved Walking Path
Site Lighting
Regulatory Permitting
City of Sheboygan
WDNR
Army Corps of Engineers
Dune Restoration
Existing Site Plan
Current Grading Plan
Future Grading Plan
Paved Walking Path
Boardwalk Path
Landscaping Plan
Construction Cost Estimate
Plan Preparation
Construction Specifications
Harrington
Beach State Park
WI Department of Administration hired Miller Engineers & Scientists to design a trail and pedestrian bridge for Harrington Beach State Park. Miller Engineers & Scientists began by establishing survey control, surveying the proposed trail route, and producing a base map for the design. Because of limited site space, and in order to minimize construction time and cost, we specified a prefabricated bridge. The bridge and trail were designed to meet ADA standards, minimally impact the park environment, and provide access to the quarry within the park. In addition, Miller designed an access drive for the WDNR to stock fish in the quarry. Miller worked closely with the WDNR and WDOA staff to provide a timely design and to keep the project moving forward.
Miller Engineers & Scientists also provided construction phase services to assist in contract administration and to see that the work was built according to the plans and specifications. As part of the construction phase services, Miller performed concrete strength and aggregate gradation tests along with field monitoring of the asphalt pavement.
Site Design
Route Survey
Trail and Road Design
Review of Submittals and RFI's
Construction Phase Services
Concrete Testing
Construction Observation
Town
of Wilson
This 1.8-mile circuit of town roads in the secluded woodland area south of Sheboygan (Black River) presented several challenges to the Miller team. High ground water; dense, mature stands of stately pines; diversified deciduous growth; and a community of outdoor-enthusiasts competing for space with vehicular traffic set the stage for the design.
How could the traffic be calmed and the pedestrians be accommodated? The logical conclusion of a separate pedestrian pathway was deemed far too destructive, and soon gave way to contiguous 3’ wide paved shoulders for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
Excellent cooperation from the Town Board and maintenance staff, and the Sheboygan County Highway Department, resulted in minimal disruption during construction.
Pavement widths of 26’ (10’ lanes with 3’ paved shoulders) managed to calm traffic and provide a “safe harbor” for foot traffic, while maintaining the charm of the settlement known as Black River.
Road/Pedestrian Walk Design
Infiltration trenches in chronically wet shoulder locations.
Limited use of storm sewer in severely eroded roadside ditches to stabilize roadside trees.
Strict horizontal control of pavement, widened from 20’ to 26’ to save mature trees.
Full-depth pulverization of pavement to allow 3’ widening of each lane without longitudinal cracking.
Three foot wide, well-marked pedestrian walking lanes adjacent to minimum 10’ vehicle lanes.
Use of “Low-Grow-No-Mow Meadow Mix” and native wildflower seeds to naturalize the roadside areas.
The
Woods at White Pine Subdivision
The Woods at White Pine is one of Port Washington's finest single-family subdivisions with beautiful vistas and dramatic sunsets.
Storm water runoff, an integral part of our design, is being managed via a public/private partnership where the City will maintain the conveyance structures - vegetated swales, storm sewer and inlets - and the Homeowners’ Association will maintain the water quality/quantity improvements – treatment, detention ponds and "rain gardens". This subdivision marks the first of such water quality/quantity partnerships in the community and meets all requirements of NR 151 and NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code.
Miller Engineers & Scientists provided integrated storm water management and street/lot layout for the purpose of preserving the natural areas and introducing native plant species in the outlots and "buffer strips".
The result is an aesthetically pleasing and well-designed neighborhood situated in the growing west side of the City.
Preliminary Environmental Services
Wetland Delineation & Permitting
Phase II ESA
Subdivision Design
84 Single Family Lots - 3 Phases of Development
1/3 Natural Area Ponds & Wetlands
Storm Water Management Planning
Advanced Storm Water Treatment System
Annexation Exhibits/Concepts
Gorman
& Company, Inc.
Gorman & Company, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin is recognized as an innovator in the Wisconsin development community. In addition to managing approximately 2,300 apartments, they are leaders in the art of renovating former industrial and commercial properties into unique, yet functional, living spaces.
Miller Engineers & Scientists has been fortunate enough to serve Gorman & Company in a number of capacities. Most projects start with standard Phase I Environmental Site Assessment services (ESAs). If needed, Phase II ESAs, involving soil and/or ground water testing, can be economically packaged with needed geotechnical investigation services. Follow-up services include environmental remediation, environmental monitoring and construction quality control testing. These services are performed by our versatile technicians, who can confidently and economically combine site visits to conduct environmental testing along with the necessary construction quality assurance work. Staging construction sequencing with environmental needs ultimately results in a more timely and economical site closure, without sacrificing construction scheduling. This type of forward thinking is a match for Gorman & Company’s attention to detail and commitment to continual improvement.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Testing
Nuclear density testing
Subgrade observation
Field concrete testing
Concrete compressive testing
Geotechnical Services
Geotechnical investigation
Foundation recommendations
Geotechnical consulting
Pavement recommendations
Pile driving observations
Environmental Site Assessments
Phase I assessments
Remedial investigations
Remedial cost projections
Environmental Remediation
Excavation observation
Solid waste profiling
Radon mitigation design
Ground water monitoring
Closure documentation
Family
Video
Miller Engineers & Scientists has had a longstanding relationship with Family Video stores to provide civil site design services for sites throughout Wisconsin. Recent projects have included West Bend, Menasha, and several Milwaukee area locations.
A topographic survey was conducted at each site for use as the base map of the designs. Ensuing services included the development of grading plans, stormwater management, utility service layouts, erosion control plans for during construction, and parking layout designs.
The site design has included a landscape plan to accent the aesthetics of Family Video store architecture. Miller completed geotechnical investigations and foundation recommendations as part of the projects. And to insure the high quality of construction desired by Family Video, Miller served as the on-site materials testing engineer during construction.
Local Municipal Coordination
Construction Materials Testing
Geotechnical Investigation and Recommendations
Civil Design Services
Site Design Plan
Storm Water Management
Erosion Control Plan
Topographic Survey
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Design
Utility Plan
Site Grading Plan
Landscape Planning
Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
Miller Engineers & Scientists was contracted by the City of Fond du Lac and then the WDNR to provide environmental services at the former Quicfrez Complex. The site is an old industrial facility located along a river and has high levels of trichloroethene (TCE) as well as semi-volatile, metals, and petroleum contamination.
Miller initially provided Phase I/Phase II environmental site assessment services in the late 1990's when the TCE contamination was discovered. Subsequent investigation indicated TCE levels adjacent to the river as high as 930,000 µg/kg in the soil and 370,000 µg/L in groundwater.
Although investigation continues, Miller developed and analyzed five remedial options to address the known high levels of TCE. The most cost-effective and feasible option was an innovative new technology called Lasagna, which combines electrokinetic technology with zero-valent iron treatment zones. This will be the third application of the technology in the U.S. The intended end-use of the property will be public greenspace including a bike path along the river.
Preliminary Environmental Services
Phase I and Limited Phase II ESA's
Environmental Specs for Building Demolition
Immediate Response for Riverbank Collapse
UST Exploration, Assessment, and Removal
Design and Ch. 30 Permitting for Riverbank Reconstruction/Capping
River Sediment/Surface Water Sampling
Hydrogeologic Analysis
Remedial Action Options Analysis and Report
Site Investigation of Chlorinated Solvents, Semi-Volatiles, Metals, and Petroleum
Future Project Elements
Remedial Action Design and Reporting
Implementation of Innovative Lasagna Remedial Technology
System Operation/Maintenance
System Evaluation and Verification Sampling
Construction Observation/Documentation
Remedial Action/Construction Reporting
Alliant
Energy
Alliant Energy of Madison, Wisconsin owns and operates the Edgewater Generating Station in Sheboygan Wisconsin. As part of that facility, Alliant maintains a 120-acre solid waste facility approximately 5 miles west of the plant. This state-licensed facility is used for the disposal of ash that is generated at the coal-fired plant.
Miller Engineers & Scientists’ involvement at this facility began with the initial site construction in 1984. Since that time, Miller has served Alliant with field and laboratory services on numerous site expansions and cell closures. Our services include construction observation, materials testing and surveying. We have successfully worked with Alliant and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to obtain approvals for clay liner material qualification, cell construction verification and cell closure documentation. In addition, we provide survey control for ash filling and clay placement. Miller is proud of this ongoing relationship. We value the opportunity to provide environmentally sound solutions to our clients and our neighbors.
Construction Observation and Documentation
Regulatory Permitting
Soil Testing Services
Nuclear density testing
Gradation/hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
Unit weights
Moisture/density relations (proctors)
Hydraulic conductivity testing
Survey Services
Field control
Site layout
Cut/fill calculations
Record drawings
M.A.
Mortenson Company
M.A. Mortenson Company of Brookfield, Wisconsin provided general contracting services for the multi-million dollar Acuity Insurance office building addition on Sheboygan’s south side. This beautiful structure, with its stately grounds and impressive American flag, has become a landmark to those who travel the adjacent I43 corridor.
Miller Engineers & Scientists served Mortenson by providing complete construction quality control and testing services. These ranged from verification of soil bearing capacities in the foundation subgrade, to bolt testing and confirming nailing patterns in the ceiling of the 85-foot high pinnacle of the galleria. Our services frequently required a “full time” site presence, often with multiple technicians simultaneously serving different aspects of the project.
Fireproofing Thickness Verification
Soil Testing Services
Subgrade observation and documentation
Verification of bearing capacity
Nuclear density testing
Geotechnical consultation
Structural Steel Services
Review shop drawings
Product observation at fabrication facility
Observation/verification of welded connections
Bolt tightness (torque) testing
Rebar placement verification
Concrete Testing
Slump testing
Air entrainment testing
Casting test cylinders
Concrete coring
Compressive strength testing
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