Nowak and Fraus Engineers

08/17/2026

A healthier, greener Pontiac is taking root. 🌳💚

Decades of deferred tree maintenance can't be solved overnight, but the progress being made through Pontiac's Urban Forestry Grant is remarkable. From hundreds of trees being pruned to critical removals and a complete tree inventory, this effort is helping create a safer and more vibrant community.

Congratulations to the City of Pontiac, on this accomplishment and the continued investment in its neighborhoods.

Work associated with the Urban Forestry grant that Pontiac was awarded continues: 130 tree removals have been completed & over 770 trees have been pruned. Here’s the tree canopy on West Beverly after pruning. I think it looks great. We know we have decades of deferred (AKA almost none for decades) tree maintenance throughout our city, but this gets us a lot farther down the road for this need. The grant also got us a full tree inventory for our city, which prioritized which trees were too far gone and needed to be removed.

08/13/2026

A huge thank you to Marc Van Houtte and his family for sharing part of this season's harvest with our team! 🌽🍉🍅

The Van Houtte family has been farming in Southeast Michigan since the 1940s, and their commitment to providing fresh, locally grown produce continues through the next generation. This week, they generously brought sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, and more for our employees to enjoy.

If you'd like to support their family and other local farmers, be sure to stop by one of their farm stands or farmers' markets listed below.

Thank you, Marc and the entire Van Houtte family, for your generosity and for helping keep Michigan agriculture thriving! 🚜❤️



R&L Produce Open Friday–Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Northern Farm Market & Van’s Valley Greenhouses Open Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dodge Park Farmers Market Open Thursdays, 3:00–8:00 p.m.

Mount Clemens Farmers Market Open Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Walled Lake Market Place Open Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Royal Oak Farmers Market Open Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Oakland County Farmers Market Open Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

08/12/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated the conclusion of our 2026 Internship Program with presentations and a farewell luncheon.

Summer internships are about more than gaining technical experience. They are about building relationships, learning from mentors, exploring career paths, and growing professionally. Our interns did all of that and more.

We're proud of the effort, curiosity, and positive attitudes they brought to NFE this summer. Thank you for spending part of your journey with us, and congratulations on a successful internship season!

Here are a few photos from the day as we celebrated their accomplishments.

08/07/2026

🐾 We're grateful for the opportunity to support the Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) and the incredible work they do for animals in need throughout our community.

Thanks to the generosity of our team, we were able to deliver a truckload of donated supplies to help support MARL's mission. The MARL staff shared their heartfelt appreciation and asked us to pass along their thanks to everyone who contributed.

If you're looking for ways to get involved, consider supporting MARL through adoption, fostering, volunteering, or donations. Every act of kindness helps make a difference for animals in need.

Thank you, MARL, for all that you do! ❤️🐾

08/05/2026

Behind every successful project is a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

On National Professional Engineers Day, we're proud to recognize the Professional Engineers whose knowledge, leadership, and commitment help improve the communities we serve every day.

We also celebrated our August birthdays and work anniversaries this morning over bagels and cream cheese from Bagel Spot Deli & Grill. It was a great opportunity to connect, celebrate milestones, and recognize the people who helped make NFE successful.

Here's to our engineers, our team, and another year of making an impact! 🎉

07/31/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Another exciting investment in Royal Oak future!

The City of Royal Oak has received a commitment of more than $3 million in federal funding through MDOT's Transportation Alternatives Program to support improvements along the 11 Mile Road corridor. Planned enhancements include a new shared-use pathway, upgraded crossings, improved lighting, and other features designed to create safer and more accessible connections for people walking, biking, using transit, and driving.

Congratulations to the City of Royal Oak on securing this funding and continuing to invest in a more connected, vibrant, and multimodal community for residents and visitors alike.



Want to read more about it? Link is here: https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2026/07/30/mdot-commits-funding-for-active-transportation-facilities-in-royal-oak?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYc59leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0chc66c6YPGAdV9LLmxPCUaWmbUJvGnZhhcNivl0N_e7ntlDXPiDmD1C9Vk_aem_Z7DHAWusTbicc-7mm0IxrA

Royal Oak, MI - City Hall
Michigan Department of Transportation

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the commitment of $3 million in federal funds for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project in Royal Oak.

07/30/2026

A big step forward for downtown Pontiac! 🎉

Aboveground construction is now underway on Oakland County's South Parking Deck, marking another major milestone in the ongoing transformation of downtown Pontiac. This investment will help support future development, enhance accessibility, and contribute to a thriving city center for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Congratulations to Oakland County and all project partners as this vision continues to take shape.



Read more here: https://ow.ly/7ilY50ZuCX9

Oakland County, Michigan Government
City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government

07/20/2026

Last Friday, the NFE team came together for our 6th Annual Employee Co****le Tournament & Food Truck Party, enjoying an afternoon filled with laughter, team camaraderie, and a little healthy competition. Events like these are a great reminder that some of our strongest connections are built right outside the office.

A big congratulations to our 2026 Co****le Champions, Allen Eizember and Jason Longhurst, for taking home the title and earning a year of bragging rights! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered on their coworkers, and helped make this year's event a success. We're already looking forward to next year!

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07/17/2026

⛳ The golf outing brought together more than just surveyors—it brought together generations of NFE. Kevin and Mark were thrilled to reconnect with retired NFE Principal Glen at today's MSPS Southeast Chapter Golf Outing and snap a photo at our sponsored hole. Moments like these are a great reminder that strong professional relationships last long after retirement.

07/17/2026

Congratulations to West Bloomfield Parks on the groundbreaking of the new Connect Community Center!

This exciting project will create an expanded, multi-generational gathering space on the Civic Center Campus, providing opportunities for recreation, connection, and engagement for residents of all ages. NFE is honored to have partnered with West Bloomfield Parks throughout the planning and design process and is excited to see this vision become reality.

We look forward to watching this new community destination take shape and continue being a place where community grows for years to come!