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This week at the Montana Association of Dams and Canal Systems (MADCS) annual conference, Benjamin Cope will present on the Teton Dam failure. On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam in Idaho tragically failed during the first reservoir filling, killing 11 people and causing catastrophic damage to the downstream communities. His presentation describes how and why the dam failed and depicts the devastation caused by the failure. Throughout the presentation, he will dive into the subsequent impacts on dam safety regulation and the critical lessons learned.

So great to watch everyone's hard work come to life! Congratulations to all and a thank you to City of Bend and all of our colleagues and partners.

Great project team in a beautiful location! Thank you to all

Located at an impressive elevation of 7,700 feet, the Mystic Lake Hydroelectric project at Rowe Dam presented the challenge of designing an intake gate that could be flown in by helicopter and assembled by hand—an example of how innovation can overcome even the most challenging conditions. Learn more about our dam and hydroelectric capabilities: https://bit.ly/3Yhpkoh

Buildings are more than just structures; they are vital components of our communities. We specialize in all facets of building engineering design including electrical, fire protection, information/communications technology (ICT), mechanical, site civil, and structural. Let our 75+ years of experience help shape your next building project from the ground up. Jeffrey Kraft, our Buildings Market Group Office Leader in Billings, offers his insights.

Are you embarking on a new building design project? Have you considered the critical role that structural engineering plays in bringing your vision to life? We specialize in collaborating closely with architects, owners, and facilities managers to evaluate every aspect of your project and deliver innovative and adaptable designs tailored to your specific needs. Your vision deserves a strong foundation—let’s build it together.

Last week marked an exciting milestone as engineers from our Bozeman, Billings, and Helena offices collaborated on a unique inspection of the paving for the new access road leading to West Yellowstone Airport. Simultaneously, heated concrete was poured for the terminal sidewalk—a rare occurrence for concrete pumping over a paving operation, according to Andy Galen, PE, one of our airport engineers. Projects like these showcase how careful planning and innovation can work together. We’re proud to be part of this development that will serve travelers and locals alike!

We're looking for a senior-level transportation engineer to join our team in our Spokane, Washington office. Let's have a conversation. Please contact us or go here: https://bit.ly/3TizPGk

Thanks to our Bend employee-owners who teed up in support of the Deschutes Children's Foundation's Chip in FORE! Kids golf tournament. Joining us in making a positive impact on our community were HMK COMPANY and Lease Crutcher Lewis. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Congratulations to Bradley Heimbigner for earning his PE license. Brad serves water/wastewater clients in the Billings area. Over the past four years, he has enjoyed working on various water and sewer rehabilitation projects for the City of Billings and was able to witness the original 1910 brick-laid “Buffalo Block” road underneath what is now Montana Avenue. Brad says, “It's always fun getting to dig up the past.” His expertise and enthusiasm will undoubtedly enhance our future projects. Way to go, Brad! As part of our Total Rewards program, our employee-owners are encouraged and supported in achieving their licensing goals. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4eOSXUY