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Congratulations to Donna Allspach, who recently reached her 40-year workiversary with V3! As our Payroll Administrator, Donna helps keep our accounting on track, but over the years she’s played many roles and witnessed every evolution of our firm. Meet one of our original team members and discover what’s changed—and what’s the same—about V3. All hands …
V3 is proud to announce that we have entered into an agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County to develop a wetland and stream mitigation bank at the Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve. This project reflects our passion for ecological restoration and the long-term creation of native landscapes and habitat; together, we will create …
Land survey isn’t just about taking measurements: it’s an art, combining history, data, and vision. See how V3 Project Surveyor Svetlana Koleva infuses engineering know-how and unbridled curiosity to piece together plats for the future. Mapping the right path Growing up in Bulgaria, Svetlana was a voracious learner, drawn to math and geology. Engineering perked …
Urban development is a chess game of introducing fresh possibilities while solving old problems, but that delicate balance of old and new sparks a flame within V3 Project Engineer Gwen Cortez. See how her collaborative, inventive approach to land development is helping her leave her mark on the city of Chicago. An eye for engineering …
We are proud to announce that V3 has won a 2025 APWA (Fox Valley Branch) Public Works Project of the Year for our work on Batavia’s Prairie and Wilson Street intersection. This annual award promotes excellence in the management, administration, and implementation of public works projects, and we are thrilled to be recognized in the …
We are proud to announce that V3 has won a 2025 ACEC IL Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award for our work on the Gray Willows Wetland Mitigation Bank. While Merit and Honor Awards typically focus on overall excellence in engineering design and execution, the Special Achievement Award highlights projects that demonstrate extraordinary innovation, address unique …
We are proud to announce that V3 has won a 2025 ACEC IL Engineering Excellence Honors Award in Waste & Storm Water for our work on the Academy of Global Citizenship! This annual award recognizes engineering achievements that benefit public welfare, meet client goals, and elevate engineering practices, and we are thrilled to be recognized …
Bridges bring communities together; likewise, it takes a community to build a bridge. V3 is a proud partner in the Illinois Tollway’s Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project which aims to open up airport access to the region’s west side. See how our structural engineers and construction experts are working together to help create the structures …
Flooding can sideline even the most passionate athletes and fans. See how our heavy construction experts rescued flood-prone football fields to increase playability and benefit the community. Penalty on the field Schussler Park is a 21-acre recreation space with playgrounds, picnic areas, and a bustling sports complex. Frequent flooding was rendering the grassy terrain unusable, …
Digging into what’s possible makes construction a rewarding and exciting career. Learn how V3 Senior Project Manager Dianna Johnson helps transform environments through supportive leadership and industry expertise. Finding the blueprint Construction runs deep in Dianna’s family. Growing up, her father was the road commissioner for her local township; she has many fond memories of …
