In celebration of National Surveyors Week, MCE is spotlighting employees from its survey department who stood out this month. Several members of the MCE survey department attended and participated in the Arkansas Society of Professional Surveyors 2026 Spring Conference. Held March 5 and 6 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, this marked the first time the event has been hosted in Arkansas since 1984. Paul Walla, PS pictured after receiving the ASPS 2026 Distinguished Surveyor Award Paul Walla,...

The last week of February is dedicated to celebrating Professional Engineers, the minds behind the buildings, roads, water services, and many other aspects of everyday life. Over the course of this week, we have gotten the chance to talk with several of our Professional Engineers and hear more about why they joined the profession and where they continue to find their motivation. Alex Gustafson, PE After nearly a decade as a civil engineer, Alex Gustafson, PE contributes to MCE’s land...

A fire can change lives in an instant. Many lose their possessions, their homes, and their sense of security. When being built, it is imperative to ensure all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent fires and limit fire damage. Scott Schumacher joined the MCE team in 2017 The integration of Firestopping and fire-preventing measures on the ground floor is imperative to everyone's safety. Scott Schumacher, a laboratory manager with MCE's Geotechnical Engineer department, understands...