Prein&Newhof

10/29/2026

The City of Walker, Michigan and Kent District Library recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Walker Library on Remembrance Road, bringing a major community investment to life residents across Walker. 📚

The project renovated and expanded the existing library while also improving the surrounding site with updated parking and walkways, utility modifications, new landscaping, and improved access. Inside and out, the expanded library was designed to give residents more ways to learn and connect, with spaces ranging from study rooms and children’s areas to an outdoor plaza, podcast studio, and other flexible community spaces.

Prein&Newhof was proud to support the project through engineering and landscape architecture services for the site improvements surrounding the new library. Congratulations to the City of Walker, Kent District Library, and everyone involved in creating this new community resource. We’re excited to see it serve Walker residents for years to come!

📸 Photo Credits: Prein&Newhof

10/26/2026

From drafting a Batman symbol in AutoCAD to helping design real-world sites, Michael Anderson, EIT, has found a career path that connects creativity with engineering.

In our latest blog, Michael shares how he found his way into civil site design, where everything from utilities to grading helps shape how a site comes together.

📝 Read “Landing on Site: From CAD to Civil Site Design”: https://www.preinnewhof.com/landing-on-site-from-cad-to-civil-site-design/

By Michael Anderson, EIT Growing up, I always had a passion for math and science. I wasn’t sure exactly what career path I wanted to take, but in high school I was introduced to the world of engineering and had my first experience working with AutoCAD. One of the first things I drafted was a […]

10/13/2026

Construction is well underway on TVC: Gates to the Future, Cherry Capital Airport’s major expansion project that will add a new Concourse B, additional gates, and more space for the growing number of travelers coming through Northern Michigan. It’s a significant investment in the airport and the region, helping improve the passenger experience while supporting continued economic development and access to the Traverse City and surrounding Northern Michigan area. We’re glad to see Cherry Capital Airport moving this long-planned vision forward for the community!

As part of the project team, Prein&Newhof is leading drainage and utility design for the expansion, including stormwater, sanitary sewer, water main, and natural gas infrastructure. Our stormwater design is also being planned with the airport’s long-term growth in mind, supporting the current expansion while accounting for potential future development across the airport campus.

It’s exciting to see the project take shape on site thanks to the team's hard work, including Mead & Hunt, The Christman Company, and M&M Excavating. We’re proud to play a role in helping Cherry Capital Airport - TVC prepare for the years ahead!

📸 Photo Credits: Prein&Newhof

10/07/2026

Our project is in the running for Tnemec Company, Inc.’s 2026 Tank of the Year!

Benton Charter Township’s new 1-million-gallon Euclid Elevated Tank is part of a larger effort to strengthen and modernize the Township’s water system. Prein&Newhof’s Water System Reconfiguration Study identified elevated storage as an opportunity to improve system pressure and increase reliability while reducing the need for continuous pumping. The broader improvements were supported by nearly $20 million in federal funding through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Now the finished tank, prominently visible along I-94 and featuring the Township’s logo, is up for a national honor! Help us support Benton Charter Township by casting your vote:

The Euclid Elevated Tank is a 1,000,000 gallon spheroid designed to replace a 4,000,000 gallon standpipe and modernize the Township's water storage system. The elevated tank's higher overflow elevation enhances system pressure, providing more reliable service to local residents and businesses. In ad...

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

🚧 NORTHLAND IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS 🚧

Construction crews wrapped up paving Northland Drive in Plainfield Charter Township and installing barrier walls Wednesday morning, about five days ahead of schedule! See all the hard work that happened (while many of us were sleeping) to build the pedestrian tunnel in the timelapse below.

As for when people can use the tunnel…we’re aiming for Spring 2027, after work to build the tunnel walls, pave the trails, landscape, and add lighting is complete.

🎥 Videography by Prein&Newhof (designer)
🚜 Kalin Construction Company (contractor)

09/30/2026

Check out our timelapse of the Northland Drive pedestrian tunnel installation completed overnight in Plainfield Charter Township! There’s still work ahead before the tunnel opens to pedestrians, but this was a big milestone worth watching from start to finish.

We're grateful to work with such a wonderful project team! Thanks to everyone involved in moving this project forward: Kent County Parks Department | Plainfield Charter Township | Michigan Department of Transportation | Kent County Road Commission | Kent County Parks Foundation | Grand River Network | Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. | Kalin Construction Company Inc. | Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.

09/28/2026

Professional organizations can offer a lot more than a line on your résumé, especially when you’re willing to get involved. In our latest blog, Zac Culbert, PE, reflects on how his involvement with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) helped shape his career through relationships, new perspectives, and opportunities to learn from others in the profession. His advice for young professionals? Don’t just join - show up, raise your hand, and get involved!

📝 Read Zac’s perspective on why making the most of professional organizations means going beyond the membership card:

By Zac Culbert, PE I didn’t set out to be a civil engineer. When I started college, I was looking at computer engineering, then electrical, and honestly, I changed my major three times in one semester before landing on civil. What finally clicked was pretty simple—I like building things. I like ...

09/24/2026

This week, the State of Michigan is recognizing PFAS Awareness Week, bringing greater attention to PFAS and its impact on our water and environment. At Prein&Newhof, this work is part of how we help communities better understand and address water quality concerns.

Our environmental team supports PFAS investigation and response efforts, while our Prein&Newhof Laboratory provides certified PFAS testing to help identify what’s present and inform the path forward. We’re proud to support communities across Michigan as research and solutions around PFAS continue to evolve!

Learn more about our Laboratory services: https://www.preinnewhof.com/laboratory/

09/21/2026

We had a great time working with the project team to help tell the story of the Northland Drive Pedestrian Tunnel and share a closer look at the work happening behind the scenes!

An important reminder for anyone traveling through the area: Northland Drive will close at 7 p.m. this Friday, September 25, from Cannonsburg Road/West River Drive to Belding Road while crews work around the clock to install the remaining tunnel sections. The road is expected to reopen before the morning commute on Monday, October 5. We’re excited to see this Grand River Greenway connection continue to take shape! 👏

Thanks to everyone involved in moving this project forward: Kent County Parks Department | Plainfield Charter Township | Michigan Department of Transportation | Kent County Road Commission | Kent County Parks Foundation | Grand River Network | Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. | Kalin Construction Company Inc.. | Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.