Posts by Justyce Dixon
GRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree
GRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree GRAEF is proud to share that Alex Motl has been named to the ENR Midwest 2026 Class of Top Young Professionals (40 Under 40)—a recognition celebrating the region’s rising leaders who are shaping the future of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Alex…
Read MoreThe Pierce at 7 Van Buren
The Pierce at 7 Van Buren The Pierce at 7 Van Buren is a six-story, 44-unit apartment community in Oak Park, Illinois, totaling 41,000 square feet. Offering a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, it is the first net-zero energy apartment building in the Midwest, producing more energy than it consumes. Designed to meet…
Read MorePaul Andersen and Kyle Poklar Named 2025 Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year Honorees
Paul Andersen and Kyle Poklar Named 2025 Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year Honorees GRAEF is proud to share that two of our team members were selected as 2025 Newsmaker of the Year Honorees by The Daily Reporter! Paul Andersen was named Innovator of the Year, and Kyle Poklar was recognized as a Rising Young Professional. This…
Read MoreIDOT Kennedy Expressway
IDOT Kennedy Expressway The Kennedy Expressway is one of Chicago’s busiest and most important roadways, carrying more than 275,000 vehicles each day between O’Hare International Airport and downtown. After three decades since its last major rehabilitation, the aging infrastructure showed clear signs of wear. Bridges and pavement were deteriorating, overhead sign structures were reaching the end…
Read MoreGRAEF CEO John Kissinger Named Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers
GRAEF CEO John Kissinger Named Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers GRAEF is proud to announce that CEO John Kissinger has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a prestigious recognition held by just 3% of ASCE’s membership worldwide. ASCE Fellows are recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments and…
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Alliant Energy Center
Alliant Energy Center GRAEF played a key role in developing a comprehensive campus master plan for the Alliant Energy Center (AEC), establishing a long-term vision to guide improvements over the next 15–20 years. The plan balanced previous visioning efforts with new, forward-thinking strategies to expand event and exhibition space and attract private development, including hotels,…
Read MoreLeo Frigo Bridge
Leo Frigo Bridge Spanning nearly 1.5 miles across the Fox River, the Leo Frigo Bridge is a vital corridor for Green Bay’s commuters and commerce. As part of its multi-phase rehabilitation, GRAEF’s survey and engineering team was tasked with capturing highly detailed structural and elevation data to guide critical repairs and future work. Given the…
Read MoreAlex Motl Named Notable Leader in STEM
Alex Motl Named Notable Leader in STEM GRAEF is proud to share that Alex Motl, Traffic Practice Team Leader, has been named a Notable Leader in STEM by BizTimes. Alex Motl has more than 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, including the past five in traffic engineering and planning studies for urban…
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