(Past) Adaptive Engineering: Crafting Resilient Designs and Navigating Changes in Urban Reconstruction Projects
Engineering Seminar Series
Presenters: Gary Blazek, P.E., and Logan Hansen, P.E.; Vierbicher
This seminar will take audiences to explore the art of designing resilient and efficient solutions for urban spaces while delving into the crucial aspect of in-field adaptation, discover how engineering techniques ensure not only a good design on paper but also seamless adjustments to unforeseen changes during the project's execution. Join us to unravel the secrets of successful urban reconstruction projects, where adaptability and design excellence converge to create thriving urban spaces.
About the presenters
Gary Blazek is a Principal at Vierbicher and oversees the Madison Municipal Department. He has over 37 years of experience in private consulting focusing on municipal infrastructure projects ranging from initial planning through construction. Blazek graduated in 1986 from UW-Madison with a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering.
Logan Hansen is a Design and Construction Engineer at Vierbicher. He has extensive experience in both public infrastructure and private development projects. His responsibilities include design and construction administration/observation of municipal infrastructure projects. Hansen graduated from UW-Platteville in 2017 with a BS in Civil Engineering.
Vierbicher is a community planning and civil engineering firm with five offices located across Wisconsin. Started in 1976 by Jim Vierbicher as a municipal consulting firm, Vierbicher has expanded its services to include private development work. Our extensive experience working with both public and private clients has earned us the reputation as a trusted advisor and a firm that brings vision to reality. Vierbicher’s integrated services include Planning & Community Development, Economic Development Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, Grant Writing and TIF development, Municipal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Water Resources Engineering.
About the Engineering Seminar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Engineering Seminar Series is offered on campus and via zoom. Free and open to the public, these presentations showcase the plan, design, construction, and maintenance of real-world engineering projects and how they change our community. Attendees are eligible for one professional development hour.
For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact the UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Dean's Office at 608.342.1561 or emsdeansoffice@uwplatt.edu.