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C2AE is excited to join AtkinsRéalis, a global leader in engineering and infrastructure services. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions for clients and communities. Sharing a people-first culture and a history of successful collaboration, we’re building on a strong foundation to amplify our impact together.
C2AE excited to announce that our Canton, New York, office has a new home!
Planning a new library? Our guide walks you through the essential steps—from writing an RFP and securing funding to incorporating sustainable, adaptable design elements that meet the needs of a modern community library.
The revitalization of Carbide Dock and Easterday Avenue will boost regional growth through modern infrastructure, innovative funding, and strategic partnerships—creating lasting economic impact for the community and the entire state.
Gaining community support for a bond or referendum can make all the difference in turning school improvement plans into reality. Discover how to effectively engage your community, build a strong case, and guide your district toward success with this comprehensive step-by-step approach.
Save time by customizing this sample request for proposals (RFP) template with your project information.
Here are a few creative ways to blend contemporary updates with the charm of a historic structure.
Incorporate these 5 design trends into your office environment to support employee recruitment and retention.
Prepare for a project interview with this comprehensive list of questions to ask an architect or engineer.
Building design tips to attract and retain the next generation of employees in the manufacturing industry.
Well-designed Montessori learning environments support hands-on learning for all ages.
Practical strategies to enhance manufacturing plant environments and boost the employee experience without costly investments.
Modernize your town hall with flexible, modular, durable, and sustainable designs that adapt to changing work environments and community needs.
Not all surveys provide reliable feedback; their effectiveness depends on how well they're crafted and distributed.
Master plans often end up sitting on a shelf. By marrying your plan with GIS, you can make it more dynamic, sustainable, and reliable.
If you’re a library director wondering whether your library will stand the test of time, here is an overview of the design features that can serve as a litmus test.
C2AE and Clarkson University are building a GIS database, beginning with the school’s four-story Center for Advanced Materials and Processing (CAMP) building.
C2AE has been a part of the downtown Gaylord community for many years. This March, C2AE is excited to begin a new chapter in a different office. The space is located at 814 South Otsego Avenue Suite B Gaylord, MI 49735.
Lead is present in municipal water pipes throughout New York and the entire country, but technology is making safe water possible faster.
Imagine a tool that tracks any feature in your community—whether that’s a lead waterline, a tree, a fire hydrant, or a building. What might that mean for your community?
Sustainable design doesn’t have to mean expensive design. Here are just a few ways your project can be kind to the planet, your users, and your budget.
Take a moment to envision your manufacturing plant’s future state. What do the administrative environments look like? Are the offices open or enclosed? Where are the cafeterias or locker rooms? Today on The Discovery Phase Podcast, let’s dive into the plant features that will improve your team’s efficiency, boost collaboration, and increase employee retention.
Grayling Township and C2AE are addressing PFAS contamination by extending a municipal water system, securing $25 million in funding to ensure clean drinking water.
Rain gardens are a fantastic way to make your site more sustainable. These gardens are designed to capture, store, and filter rainwater naturally, which reduces stormwater runoff, pollution, and pressure on your community’s stormwater infrastructure. If you’re considering adding a rain garden outside of your school, municipal building, or manufacturing plant, read on.
C2AE is pleased to announce that the Village of Fair Haven, New York, has received another award from the American Public Works Association (APWA)—this time at the state level!
The American Council of Engineers (ACEC) Michigan Chapter recognized an important infrastructure project in the Upper Peninsula at an awards gala on Saturday, March 9.
The project, which received an Engineering Merit Award, was a multi-faceted, multi-year overhaul of 40 percent of the City of Bessemer’s infrastructure.
Is your design partner involving students in the design process? If not, you’re missing out on some important insights.
In the fall of 2023, a senior at Clarkson University saw an opportunity to bridge his studies, career, and alma mater, and he took it. Patrick Hayes, now a Clarkson graduate, became C2AE’s GIS intern. Patrick’s responsibility was to assess room after room of Clarkson’s