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On Wednesday, Benesch’s Jess Hastings, PE and CDOT’s Benjamin Rowles, P.E will share insights from the I-25 North Express Lanes project at the 2024 WASHTO Annual Meeting! They will discuss best practices and lessons learned from the $306M project and how these experiences are influencing other CM/GC projects in Colorado. They will also cover how recent audit recommendations are shaping the future of CM/GC project delivery across the state. Be sure to connect with Jess if you’re attending the meeting! #BeneschPresents #WASHTO2024 #CMGC

Today, we wrap up our #PrideMonth features with Chad Bay, our Marketing Communications Manager! Chad’s 13 years with Benesch have been filled with experiences that have made him feel welcomed and supported both professionally and personally. “In my role, I work alongside folks from all our offices, at every level within the company. I have found, by and large, everyone to be warm and accepting. Even more than that, I truly feel that my husband is a welcomed member of the ‘Benesch family,’ too, and that is really, really special to me. The people who work here care about each other, and the genuine connections and support we give to each other on a personal level is awesome.” Chad acknowledges that every member of the LGBTQ community has experienced a different level of support from families, workplaces and beyond, but certain commonalities still unite them. “Chosen family is a familiar concept to many of us in the LGBTQ community. While every one of our personal coming out stories is different, there are similar threads that carry through. Some of those might be positive and affirming, but others result from being shunned or misunderstood by family members, peers and colleagues, or larger institutions. The ongoing fight for our civil liberties and the legacy of those who came before us, to give us so much of the freedom we enjoy today, loom large over our heads. You can feel that shared history and the convergence of our individual stories as we uplift and support each other. There is a shared language and point of view that unites us, no matter our backgrounds, vocations or other factors.” As Pride Month comes to an end, Chad reminds us of the substantial cultural impacts the LGBTQ community continues to have. “Theatre and the arts have been a huge part of my life from childhood onward. I studied theatre in college and continue to be involved in Chicago’s vibrant arts scene. The LGBTQ community is, and has always been, an essential leader in the arts. Theatre specifically offers opportunities for artists to devise and share work with an audience that makes all of us ask big questions, engage in difficult conversations, and consider points of view that are different from our own.” To get insight into the gay experience in America, Chad invites you to check out a recent work that inspired him. “It’s a play called ‘The Inheritance’ by Matthew Lopez. Even picking up a copy from a local bookstore and giving it a read is bound to have an emotional impact (it did on me—I’m hoping to see a production, or even be in it, one day…).” #pride #LGBTQ #LifeAtBenesch

Benesch’s Maria Neeland, PE, CFM and Patrick Bussen are taking the stage at the 2024 ASFPM Conference today! Maria will present alongside Joanna Rohlf from the Kansas Department of Agriculture, discussing the importance of communication and the value of partnerships in floodplain mapping efforts. Patrick’s presentation will focus on a case study addressing unique drainage and flooding issues through an underground tunnel. He will discuss how the site’s complexities required an unconventional approach and the use of multi-pronged solutions to reroute and detain stormwater flows. Be sure to connect with Maria and Patrick if you’re attending the conference! #BeneschPresents #ASFPM2024 #FloodplainManagement 

Our celebration of #PrideMonth continues and today we are introducing you to Brian Moreno!   Brian joined Benesch in 2017 and quickly felt comfortable being out at work. “Not even two weeks after I started working at Benesch, I met two other coworkers who had already been working here for a while that were out at work and very comfortably talked about their partners and even had photos of them at their desks.” This gave Brian the confidence to come out at work within seven months of starting at Benesch.   Now, Brian is co-chair of Benesch Pride, our Employee Resource Group dedicated to building a network of members committed to the advancement and affirmation of all LGBTQ employees at Benesch.   “Being able to start working at a new place and knowing from the second you walk in that there is already a group for fellow LGBTQ folks to meet and support each other is a very big relief. It shows that the company respects our community enough to have our own private space that can work to help make needed changes in the company and provide any support that we feel is needed.”   Brian recognizes that coming out at work can feel very overwhelming and has a bit of advice for anyone currently exploring their identity or considering coming out.   “Take things one step at a time. Look for the one friend you can really connect with. Having even just one person that you are able to come out to and share your genuine self with is very liberating. You don’t feel like you have to wear any masks or keep up any walls because they see you as a whole and are supportive of who you are.”   #EDI #pride #LGBTQ #LifeAtBenesch

Every project presents its own set of challenges, from drainage and staging to environmental concerns. No matter the challenge’s origin, finding solutions is crucial. When it comes to complex steel erection issues, Benesch’s Matthew Hellenthal, P.E., S.E. has the experience and expertise contractors trust. In this article, he details four recent projects, the solutions implemented and what lessons can be learned from each. Click here to read more and gain valuable insights from Matt’s expertise! https://lnkd.in/gSPc-6_T #BeneschInsights #engineering #AEC

Welcome to our summer 2024 interns! Earlier this month, 98 students from universities across the country joined Benesch for our eight-week internship program. They kicked off the summer with a virtual orientation and lunch with their local teams. Thanks for spending your summers with Benesch—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish! Learn more about our internship program: https://lnkd.in/gRaZndA4 #BeneschInterns #LifeAtBenesch #Internship

Get to know Benesch intern Kiley Pham! https://lnkd.in/gGD9-shk Kiley was recently interviewed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a part of their series featuring students who are making impacts on campus. Read the article to learn about her work on campus and at Benesch. #PrideMonth #BeneschInterns #mentor

This week, in celebration of #PrideMonth, we introduce you to one of our Benesch Pride ERG chairs - Tanya (Archer) Murphy! As a co-chair, Tanya is committed to helping create a vibrant, inclusive company culture. “I feel that it is important for companies to support the LGBTQ community so that all employees feel valued and respected. This support can help attract a broader talent pool and retain valuable employees who feel their identities are respected, while also enhancing the company's reputation as socially responsible and forward-thinking.” For Tanya, Benesch’s culture helped her feel comfortable disclosing her identity as a member of the LGBTQ community at work. “The supportive workplace culture made me feel safe and valued, encouraging me to be open about my identity. Being open allows me to bring my whole self to work, reducing the stress and anxiety associated with hiding an important aspect of who I am. I hope that my positive experiences and the support I have received provide a sense of community and acceptance, encouraging others to feel safe to come out at work as well.” If you are a member of the LGBTQ community and considering joining Benesch, Tanya has a message to share: “To all members of the LGBTQ community considering joining Benesch, I want to assure you that this organization is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. At Benesch, diversity and inclusion are core values, evident in our policies, initiatives and daily interactions. We are committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.” #LGBTQ #Community #EDI

Register today for this free webinar with Nilgun Kamp! https://lnkd.in/ezRvkpgG On June 18, Benesch’s Nilgün Kamp, AICP, is sharing her expertise on impact fees during a free Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida webinar! Join her session to learn about the basics of Florida impact fees including when they are most needed, legal requirements, technical calculations and more. #BeneschPresents #APA

In recognition of its innovative use of Value Planning during the NEPA process, the Benesch-led I-80 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study was honored at this week’s SAVE International Value Summit with the 2024 Gordon Frank Outstanding Accomplishment in Government Award. The PEL study is the first to be completed in the Omaha Metro area and only the second in Nebraska. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gEV3evQ3 Congratulations to the study team! #BeneschAwards #BeneschNews #NEPA #ValueMethodology