Sain Associates

06/17/2026

Last week, our team joined Barge Design Solutions to visit Vulcan Materials Company's Dolcito Quarry in Tarrant. We enjoyed learning about the quarry’s history, daily operations, and future plans, as well as taking a tour more than 500 feet down to the quarry floor. Thanks to the Vulcan team for hosting an informative and memorable lunch and learn!

06/16/2026

In today's blog, Matt Lackey shares why surveyors can’t help but notice survey markers everywhere they go. From sidewalks to curbs and beyond, these small markers represent the precision, history, and craftsmanship that are at the heart of the surveying profession. Learn more: https://www.sain.com/vacation-mode-not-quite/

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Sweet Trails Alabama is a statewide initiative to connect all 67 counties through a network of trails linking communities and destinations across the state.

Sain Associates is proud to support the initiative by providing planning, engineering, and public engagement services for the feasibility study of a proposed trail connection between Birmingham and Anniston.

Residents, stakeholders, and trail users are encouraged to participate in the project survey and help shape the future of the Birmingham-to-Anniston trail corridor. Take our brief and anonymous survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SweetTrailsAL

06/10/2026

Sain was proud to sponsor ITE Alabama Section's Annual Meeting last week in Gulf Shores. Our team enjoyed exchanging ideas and connecting with transportation professionals from across the State.

06/09/2026

In today's blog, Jim Meads, P.E., FACEC, reflects on the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow last month. The future Mobile International Airport was highlighted as a transformational infrastructure project for the Gulf Coast. Learn more: https://www.sain.com/a-transformational-investment-in-the-gulf-coasts-future/

ACEC National
American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama
American Public Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Erin Curry, P.E., RSP, for being featured in Society of Women Engineers - SWE's Women Engineers You Should Know in 2026. This recognition highlights Erin’s leadership, expertise, and contributions to the engineering profession. We are grateful to have her on the Sain team!

Read more: https://swe.org/magazine/women-engineers-you-should-know-2026/

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Sain was honored to receive a Silver STEP Award from ABC of Alabama. This award recognizes our team's ongoing dedication to maintaining a strong culture of safety.

06/02/2026

June is National Safety Month. It's a reminder that safer transportation systems require intentional planning, design, and continuous improvement. Veronica Ramirez, P.E., RSP1, shares how transportation planning, traffic engineering, and initiatives like Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) are helping communities create safer roads for all users. Learn more in today's blog: https://www.sain.com/improving-transportation-systems-during-national-safety-month/

National Safety Council