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We, at Civiltech, were fortunate to have a good year in 2010 and we take this opportunity to thank our clients and business associates that helped make that possible. A� er a few cutbacks

in 2009, we were able to maintain our sta� level in 2010 and have begun to add some new talent in early 2011. It is easy to rate success by dollars and cents, but we believe true success is measured by the con� dence that our clients show us by continuing to select us to serve them. We appreciate that and wish everyone a Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

President’s Message

� e Lustgarten Foundation, founded in 1998, is a non-pro� t organization that raises money for advancing scienti� c and medical research related to pancreatic cancer, which is the nation’s leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2001, � e Lustgarten Foundation created the � rst-of-its-kind Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk in which every dollar donated goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.

On Sunday, September 26, 2010, many Civiltech employees and their families gathered in Lincoln Park to participate in � e Lustgarten Foundation Chicago Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk to help support co-worker, John Harchut, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Civiltech's

“Team John H” at the Chicago Walk

John with his daughter, son-in-law and grandson in MN

“Team John H” included more than 30 walkers and contributed over $6,000 in donations, placing 5th in the overall Chicago team donations.

During the Chicago walk, John was receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Fortunately, he and his family were able to represent “Team John H” at another pancreatic cancer walk, PurpleStride, which raises money to help support patients and research.

� ank you to everyone who participated.

Supporting the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

BETWEEN THE LINESCIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC.’S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

WINTER 2011 | ISSUE 13

December 15, 2010, marked the opening of the new Stearns Road Corridor and Bridge over the Fox River in Kane County. � e need for another crossing over the Fox River was recognized over 20 years ago, and all the years of work paid o� as the new road was opened on the best possible alignment to ease congestion in the South Elgin area. � e day was a celebration dedicated to the decades of planning, funding, right of way acquisition, designing, and construction.

Kane County Board Chairman, Karen McConnaughay, was the master of ceremonies for the grand opening. She, along with other major stakeholders, thanked those who worked hard to make the new Stearns Road Corridor a reality. Also in attendance was Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert, who was honored for his major role in recognizing the need for this improvement and securing the necessary funds. He eloquently thanked all of those whose work resulted in this dramatic improvement.

� e ceremony continued as a bus caravan carried all the dignitaries across the new corridor and to

the bridge over the Fox River for the ribbon cutting. Contractors, consultants, and Public Works personnel were part of the parade as well. � ere were even bicyclists who rode along in the 20 degree weather to celebrate the multi-use paths improvements that were built along with this environmentally sensitive improvement.

Civiltech was fortunate enough to have played an important role in the design and construction of the Stearns Road Corridor. � e Phase II design and Phase III resident engineering for Contract 5, which was the westernmost section of the new roadway corridor between McLean Boulevard and Randall Road, was awarded to Civiltech.

During the preliminary stage of the design, Civiltech demonstrated to the County that the incremental cost increase to build � ve lanes, rather than the proposed three lanes, was likely within the project budget. � e decision was made to move forward with the ultimate � ve-lane improvement that included a new concrete roadway with a combination open and enclosed drainage system, including a new detention pond.

Grand Day for Kane County

Continued inside �

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is a non-pro� t, humanitarian organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in developing countries through the implementation of basic infrastructure projects. � ere are over 250 chapters of EWB-USA across the nation and every project a chapter undertakes involves a commitment of at least � ve years with the partnering community. Under the leadership of Daniel Atkins, of the Civiltech Structural Department, the Chicago and Indianapolis Chapters of EWB have joined together to help the people of Mayanja Kibuke in the Bungoma District of western Kenya. � e � rst goal which EWB hopes to achieve is to assist the community in developing a sustainable, safe water supply source for the community.

For the last � ve years Gary Overbay, a Principal at Civiltech, and his wife, Lynn, have been helping the people of Mayanja Kibuke improve their quality of

life through various small projects. On January 20, their involvement increased when Lynn and Daniel, along with six other EWB members, embarked on a 11-day trip to Mayanja Kibuke to assess the community's water needs and gather the necessary data to design and construct a potable water supply within the Village. Currently, members of the community are required to travel 8 kilometers to reach a clean water source. � e purpose of this assessment trip is to build relationships with local leaders, establish a location for a community water well within the village, help create a mechanism of ownership for the well, and lastly, to educate

the community on the care and maintenance of the well.

� e next issue of the newsletter will highlight the experiences as well

as the outcome of this assessment trip.

Engineers Without BordersDestination: Western Kenya

the Bungoma District of western

developing a sustainable, safe

Overbay, a Principal at Civiltech, and his wife, Lynn, have been helping the people of Mayanja Kibuke improve their quality of

of ownership for the well, and lastly, to educate the community on the care and

maintenance of the well.

� e next issue of the

as the outcome of this assessment trip.

Civiltech was part of the design team for the � ree Oaks Recreation Area, which received an Honor Award in the 2011 ACEC-Illionis' Engineering Excellence Awards Competition.

� ree Oaks Recreation Area is located in the heart of the City of Crystal Lake between Northwest Highway (US Route 14) and Rakow Road. � e 500-acre facility is the result of an agreement between the City and Vulcan Materials, which led to the turnover of the gravel quarry property to the City following completion of mining activities. � e City had a vision to “recycle” the quarry into a positive amenity for the residents of Crystal Lake. In addition, the redevelopment of this property provides a cornerstone for the City’s redevelopment plans in the Route 14 corridor, bringing a positive impact to the City’s economic development.

� e facility features a 4,400 square-foot lakehouse set between two lakes with pristine water clarity and excellent � shing. � e City has been stocking the lakes for several years to provide a unique � shing experience for the patrons. Other amenities include: a playground, a spray park, a swimming area with beach, two marinas with rental boats, a picnic grove with a 2,000 square-foot pavilion and outdoor � replace, three miles of multi-use trails with an “Interpretive

Boardwalk”, a sled hill, sand volleyball courts, a dog exercise area with water access, and an area for scuba diving. � e facility is linked to the McHenry County Conservation District’s Prairie Trail system, which provides convenient bicycle access from other areas of the city. Furthermore, the facility has incorporated bioswales, rain gardens and over 28-acres of native prairie restoration on the property as part of the City’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

Civiltech was involved with the concept planning and designed the access drives and improvements to South Main Street and Northwest Highway, the parking lots, signing, utilities (water main, sanitary sewer, and a sanitary sewer li� station), and portions of the storm sewer system. Civiltech also assisted in plan preparation of grading, erosion control, and was involved with coordination and administration during construction of the facility.

Photos: Robin F. Pendergrast Photograpy, Inc.

The Award-Winning Three Oaks Recreation Area

2011 ACECHonor Award

Recipient

In the meantime, if you’d like more information on EWB or to make a donation, please visit www.ewb-usa-chicago.org.

To learn more and see a photo timeline of the Stearns Road Corridor project, please visit www.civiltechinc.com/srphotos.

Additions to CiviltechWe are pleased to announce Meredith R. Lei� eit as Marketing Coordinator and Eric P. Hodek as Graphic Designer for the new marketing team. Meredith brings 7 years of marketing experience and Eric brings over 5 years of graphic design experience. Together they plan to revitalize the Civiltech look on marketing collateral, establish e� ective communication methods and focus on strengthening the Civiltech presence.

Michael F. Barbier joins the Civiltech Itasca o« ce as a Phase I Design Engineer with 2 years of experience. Mike obtained both his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University.

Congratulations!Civiltech adds to its roster of Professional Engineers. Congratulations to Mark J. Piasecki and Andy F. Garb on passing the P.E. exam and joining our group of 35 Professional Engineers.

Reid T. Magner was elected President of the APWA Suburban Branch for 2011. Congratulations on this honor.

On The AirIn honor of National Engineers Week, February 20–26, Civiltech is sponsoring a radio advertisement on 104.3 JACK FM to promote the importance of staying in school.

Between The Lines Now Available OnlineTo view this newsletter online, visit www.civiltechinc.com/newsletter.

� e roadway required an extensive amount of earthwork as it curves along the northern boundary of the LaFarge Quarry. Grade changes as much as 30 feet were required to meet the new roadway pro� le. Because of this, over 400,000 cubic yards of earthwork was necessary to build the project, and a 1,000 foot long MSE retaining wall was also designed and built varying in height from 3 to 20 feet.

Due to the earthwork and proximity to the Fox River, sediment control was a major concern. � erefore, the resident engineer and team worked closely with the various agency representatives, especially the Kane – DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District. Multiple erosion control systems were placed to continuously update and augment the erosion prevention plan.

As a result of the quality work Civiltech provided, the western contract of the new Stearns Road was a major success and completed in its ultimate cross sections on time. Kane County was so impressed that they presented the Contractor of the Year Award for this section of the full improvement.

� Continued from front cover

Grand Day for Kane County

At A Glance Out of the 204 ACEC (American Council Engineering Companies) engineering firms with offices in Illinois, Civiltech Engineering, Inc. ranks 25th in the number of employees. Our ranking is higher among Chicago-area firms and even higher for firms with non-transportation disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

At A Glance Out of the 204 ACEC (American Council Engineering Companies) engineering firms with offices in Illinois, Civiltech Engineering, Inc. ranks 25th in the number of employees. Our ranking is higher among Chicago-area firms and even higher for firms with non-transportation disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Out of the 204 ACEC (American Council Engineering Companies) engineering firms with offices in Illinois, Civiltech Engineering, Inc. ranks 25th in the number of employees. Our ranking is higher among Chicago-area firms and even higher for firms with non-transportation disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

Photo: Brian Fritz Photography