VAA News
The International Building Code, or IBC for short, can be difficult to navigate even for those well-versed in it. In a presentation shared in May, Beck kicks off the discussion about the IBC by detailing how who has jurisdiction plays a vital role in what part of the IBC is followed. From city to county, […]
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VAA has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune for the second consecutive year. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from almost 125,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. […]
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Over the past 45 years, VAA has grown strategically and cultivated long-term relationships with clients and partners. As we considered our vision for the future, we recognized an opportunity to revitalize the VAA brand. When the company was founded in 1978, we had a handful of employees providing civil and structural engineering services. Today, we […]
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With the recent announcement of several promotions in 2023, VAA is excited to share that Byrne, Antila and Fredrickson have been promoted to Associates. This distinction is the next step for VAA team members who have shown proven commitment to their roles at VAA and their leadership has helped advance the company, clients, and their […]
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Among the exciting promotions at VAA in 2023 are the promotions of Johnson, Koehnen and Mosier to Senior Associates. Each of the three has played an integral role in VAA’s growth both in their time at VAA throughout the years and in the future with how they look to build within their teams and clients […]
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VAA extends its congratulations to Murphy, Mahr and Gentrup as they each were named Principal at the onset of 2023. Collectively, the group has over 4 decades of commitment to VAA working in various roles and disciplines within the company. Murphy started at VAA in 2014 as a Senior Project Manager. With a prolific track […]
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Plymouth, Minn. (October 20, 2022) – VAA, LLC is broadening its expertise in the Maritime industry with the addition of Brian Hinrichs to their Port and River Terminal Design team. Hinrichs brings three decades of experience and has helped garner local, state and federal grant funding on over 100 projects to advance coastal infrastructure. While […]
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Consulting is about forging true connections and adding value. If you add value to what you’re doing, the relationship will naturally follow. It’s exciting to join a company and leadership group that has such a strong work history and relationships with clients, vendors, and employees. Making connections is at the center of everything Jennifer does. […]
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“Helping customers develop safe and efficient facilities and processes is key to a successful project and the long-term profitability of our clients.” Gary hails from far north in International Falls, Minnesota. The oft-chilliest city is huddled along the Rainy River and the Canadian border. He grew up the youngest in a trio of three boys […]
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Kevin Full, PE, LEED AP, recently joined the Partner group at VAA. The multidiscipline engineering firm of over 200 employees is now privately held by 13 Partners. A Senior Structural Engineer with expertise in large marine infrastructure projects, Full manages work within VAA’s agribusiness and industrial sectors across North America, including the design of marine […]
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