TKDA

This year, we are extra thankful for our employees, partners, and clients as we improve our built environment. From all of us at TKDA, we wish you a cheerful holiday season!

Last week, our Duluth office gathered for a wonderful evening together to celebrate the holidays. Despite the chilly weather outside, we enjoyed a warm and festive celebration together inside!

TKDA is proud to sponsor Better In Our Back Yard’s 5th Annual Winter Dinner next month on Thursday, January 16th, at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, MN. This event is effective in bringing together industry leaders, advocates, and supporters committed to promoting responsible development in Minnesota and across the nation. I’m especially looking forward to hearing from Keaton Turner, President of Turner Mining Group, as the keynote speaker. His perspective on how innovation and leadership can drive responsible mining practices that benefit both communities and the environment will be invaluable. If you’re passionate about supporting responsible industrial growth and building connections - this is a must-attend event.

The most important elements of a campus often go unseen or unnoticed. At TKDA, we prioritize collaboration and flexibility to support higher education clients with their utilities and infrastructure. We work closely with campuses to develop cost-effective solutions that address short and long-term growth needs for the following: • Master Planning and Feasibility Studies • Central Plants and Utility Systems • Transportation Infrastructure • Facility Asset Management Learn how our multi-disciplined team uses diverse expertise to solve complex campus utility, energy, transportation, and operations challenges: https://bit.ly/3VwEfdY

Welcome to TKDA, Jaxson Smith, Todd Kirk, Scott Antonich, and Marta Grieman! We are excited for you to join our team! Are you interested in working at TKDA? Explore our current openings: https://bit.ly/3A1vIV8

Our Environmental Scientist out of our Duluth office caught some pretty great shots this year while out in the field. Check them out!

This year, and every year, we are thankful for our amazing team and the incredible communities and clients we serve. New this year, we took a poll and asked everyone at TKDA: what are you thankful for?

Last week we had the pleasure of giving the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce a behind-the-scenes tour of our Duluth office. Check out their full post on Instagram below. Thank you for stopping by! PS: we're on Instagram too! Give us a follow at tkda1910 Pictured are Wesley Stabs AIA CID LEED AP, Corey Beste, Brady Korwin-Kuczynski, PE, Bob Ragsdale, P.E., Issac Fritz, Anna Moore, Shannon Vorderbruggen, Chase Fjelstad, AIA, NCARB, Robert Voss, Nick Johnson, Kiara Groth, Josh Elder, Rachel Schall, Brian "Bud" Mickelson, Chance Ripley, Will DeRocher, Cody Neubarth, PE, and Nicholas Esler. https://lnkd.in/g94ZT_Am

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Hicks, PE, to Track and Yard Group Manager in our rail group. Having joined TKDA five years ago, he brings more than 14 years of diverse track and yard, intermodal, and port facility design experience to the role. Learn more about how Justin will support our clients, industry partners, and track and yard group: https://bit.ly/3YXhPTX

For GIS Day 2024, we are highlighting Community Engagement: The Key to Project Success! At TKDA, we believe that community engagement is not just a requirement but a vital ingredient in ensuring the success of any project. Over the past year, our team has taken a significant step forward by transitioning to a data-centric engagement model powered by the robust suite of Esri products. Our transportation and aviation planning teams have embraced ArcGIS StoryMaps to inform the community at every stage. From interactive project maps that show schedules and phasing to providing easy access to project contact information, ArcGIS StoryMaps helps us foster transparent and effective communication. Additionally, ArcGIS Survey123 has become an essential tool for gathering insights directly from those who live, work, and commute in the project area. By collecting real-time data and feedback, we can capture the community’s voice and integrate it into the project. By leveraging GIS technology, we are not just planning infrastructure—we are creating a collaborative environment that leads to more successful, community-driven outcomes. #GIS #CommunityEngagement #Esri #StoryMaps #Survey123 #ProjectSuccess #Infrastructure #TransportationPlanning #AviationPlanning #GISDay2024