Fleis & VandenBrink

05/22/2026

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, we remember and honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their selflessness and dedication inspire the values we strive to uphold every day: integrity, purpose, and community.

F&V, F&V Construction, F&V Operations & Resource Management corporate offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of the holiday.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Otsego County on the groundbreaking of its new Judicial Center. The 21,000-square-foot building will support court operations and house the county jail. Fleis & VandenBrink is proud to have provided brownfield services for the project. Construction of the building should take one year.

Check out photos from the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for construction for the new Otsego County Judicial Center building on Monday, May 11.

05/19/2026

The time to start planning for your park and recreation spaces is now! The first step towards creating these important spaces is developing a 5-Year Recreation Plan. The plan evaluates existing recreation opportunities, summarizes public input, and outlines a 5-Year plan to implement proposed park improvements and new initiatives.

F&V can help your community create 5-Year Recreation plans, develop project concepts, or apply for grant funding.

https://www.fveng.com/newsletter-planning-ahead-for-better-parks-tomorrow/

05/18/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 APWA Great Lakes Expo this week!

Join us on Wednesday, May 20, for “Ask Me Anything – Traffic Presentation” at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions and get real-world insights from Julie Kroll, F&V’s Traffic Engineering Group Manager, because when it comes to traffic, it pays to stay ahead of the curve.

05/14/2026

It’s officially intern season!

We’re thrilled to welcome 12 Summer 2026 interns to F&V — 6 returning and 6 new.

We’re excited to see the ideas, energy, and fresh perspectives they’ll bring as they dive into real-world projects and make their mark this summer.

Welcome (and welcome back) to the team!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the The City of Reed City on being named the 2026 Community Project of the Year by the Middle Michigan Development Corporation! 🎉

Celebration Park represents the power of partnership, vision, and community investment. We hope this space will bring people together and serve residents for years to come.

We’re proud to have been part of this impactful project alongside such a dedicated team. Here’s to continued progress and well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening soon!

Group📷: MMDC
Project 📷: Kirstin Pimental, F&V

05/12/2026

Let’s taco ’bout our culture. 🌮 We’re a festive group that enjoys gathering over good food, connecting with coworkers outside our usual teams, and sharing in the moment. From sharing ideas to sharing chips and salsa, events like our Cinco de Mayo taco bar remind us that the best workplace culture is built one taco at a time.

05/11/2026

F&V is headed north — WAY north — to the Island Resort & Casino in Harris, MI!

Why, you ask? To present at the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) Section 21 Annual U.P. Wastewater Operators Conference on our project with the City of Belding.

Join Corey Turner, PE, on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 AM to learn more!

05/08/2026

To the moms working in the office or out in the field all day before going home to continue the job of being a mother, and to the stay-at-home moms caring for their children while supporting their partners from home — we appreciate all that you do.

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/06/2026

Happy ! 💧

Water is essential to everything we do, and the more we understand it, the better we can protect it. The Village of Marion is a great example of that commitment.

Last year, F&V helped the Village upgrade its water system by replacing an undersized, aging watermain and constructing a new 150,000-gallon elevated storage tank. These improvements boost water storage, increase pressure, and enhance overall water quality, benefiting residents for years to come.