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  • August

    USACE Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick

    USACE Buffalo District Engineer Achieves PE Milestone, Employee of the Year Recognition

    In the demanding world of engineering, where precision, expertise, and perseverance define success, one professional’s recent accomplishments stand out as a testament to dedication and ambition. Having recently passed the notoriously challenging Professional Engineer (PE) Exam and earning the prestigious title of Distinguished Employee of the Year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick offers insight into what it truly takes to excel in the field.
  • Terry Durham, area engineer for the Louisville VA Medical Center mega-project, also completed the Boston Marathon earlier this year. Durham also serves an officer in the Kentucky Army National Guard. (Courtesy photo)

    Louisville District employee earns place on All-Guard Marathon team

    Along with serving in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District as the Area Engineer for the Louisville VA Medical Center mega-project, Terry Durham also serves an officer in the Kentucky Army National Guard. As if that isn’t enough to keep him busy, he is also an avid runner, so much so that he has recently achieved multiple running goals.
  • Building Information Modeling

    USACE Buffalo District Embraces Building Information Modeling to Modernize Facilities Across Their Life Cycle

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has implemented Building Information Modeling across its design and construction projects, marking a significant shift in how infrastructure is delivered and maintained throughout its operational life. BIM is a process that integrates 3D modeling with digital data management to improve the efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of construction projects. Originally emerging in the architecture and construction industries in the early 1990s, BIM was developed to consolidate all graphical and non-graphical aspects of a building into a single, intelligent model.
  • Army colonel looking at document

    Corps Leaders, federal and local partners sign Lower Mud Project Partnership Agreement

    HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (August 11, 2025) -- Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined Governor Patrick Morrisey, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Hardesty (representing Senator Jim Justice, Representative Carol Miller, Mayor Shane Evans and other state and local representatives today to officially sign the second amendment to the
  • Six people stand over a mound of dirt all wearing white hardhats and using a shovel during groundbreaking ceremony.

    USACE, Village of Matteson Break Ground on Water Main Improvement Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), and the Village of Matteson broke ground Tuesday on the Matteson Water Main Improvement Project.
  • Group stands in front of red ribbon with large scissors during ribbon cutting ceremony.

    USACE and Village of Glenwood Celebrate Stormwater Project Completion

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Village of Glenwood, and federal, state, and local officials gathered today to cut the ribbon on the newly completed South Regional Detention Area and Drainage Improvements Project.

  • July

    Detroit District Commander, Lt. Col. Wallace Bandeff, INDC Lead Engineer Darin White, Senior Civilian Kevin McDaniels and KAT Design Engineer Nick Stromberg prepare to cut a cake in celebration of completing 2,000 technical submittals on the New Lock at the Soo project.

    New Lock at the Soo Mega Project Raises the Bar for Success

    Members of the New Lock at the Soo Integrated Project Office (IPO) team along with engineers from the Inland Navigation Design Center (INDC) acknowledged a significant milestone within this Detroit District’s high visibility mega project; they’ve completed the review and approval of over 2,600 technical submittals. The average, run-of-the-mill construction project typically sees a couple hundred submittals. Maintaining momentum requires the contractor to provide technical assurances that the execution strategies they intend to employ will meet or exceed contractual requirements and specifications. These assurances, provided in the form of a written submittal (transmittal) offer detailed written and pictorial descriptions and renderings of how the contractor intends to perform various tasks. Articulating these strategies and gaining Corps of Engineers concurrence permits the contractor to proceed without incurring delays, achieve milestones, and invoice the government in a timely manner. This New Lock at the Soo celebrated milestone pales in comparison to the fact that the IPO, INDC, and their contractor may publish and review yet another 3,000 submittals before the first freighter makes its way through the new lock.
  • Awards were handed out to employees presented by Col Kenneth Rockwell during Engineer Day activities. Employees stand with the commander to receive their medals.

    USACE, Chicago District employees recognized for contributions to Army Engineering in de Fleury Medal ceremonies

    As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District Engineer Day and annual awards ceremony, District Commander Colonel Kenneth Rockwell recognized the following distinguished employees this month with the Steel Order of the de Fleury Medal: Garth Stout, Maintenance Mechanic at J.E. Roush Lake; David Peterson, Chief Engineer of the Tug Kenosha; Brandon Strickland, Lockport Lockmaster; and Maria Brambila, Administrative Support Assistant for the Operations and Regulatory Division. Medals for Stout and Peterson were distributed at separate awards ceremonies. These employees were honored for their significant contributions to Army Engineering.
  • Hydrilla

    Stemming the Spread: Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Works to Control Hydrilla in the Great Lakes Basin

    The shimmering waters of the Great Lakes and their connecting channels are iconic, providing recreation, commerce, and vital ecosystems. But beneath the surface, an aggressive invader threatens this beauty: Hydrilla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is leading a multi-faceted effort to control this invasive aquatic plant and protect the health of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.
  • Crowds gathered at the overlook area at Brookville Lake in Brookville, Indiana, July 25, 2025, for a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lake’s dedication. For more than five decades, through the joint management of USACE and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Brookville Lake has served not only as a flood risk management project but also as a place of solitude and adventure for the surrounding community.

    Brookville Lake celebrates 50th anniversary

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Brookville Lake marked a major milestone on July 25, 2025, as community members, partners, USACE staff and leaders gathered at the lake’s overlook in Brookville, Indiana, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.