ISG news + Insights

Streamlining Hydrant Maintenance: GIS On-Call Impact

The City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, like many municipalities, faces the challenge of maintaining its infrastructure with limited staff.

Community Resiliency: Plan Now To Protect The Future

Following the 2024 wettest spring on record in the state, flood risks have become a pressing concern for Minnesotans. Whether dealing with damage firsthand, volunteering in clean-up, or feeling the impact in another way, many realize that future planning for intensifying weather patterns is crucial.

Designing with Purpose: Reflections on Leadership, Passion, and the Future

Recently, I had the opportunity to join inspiring women leaders from across architecture, engineering, and construction at the AIA WLS. I left feeling energized by the conversations about the history of women in AEC, where we are now, and where we are headed as an industry.

Own It! Embracing ESOP Benefits

October marks Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) month, a time to celebrate the power of employee ownership and reflect on what makes being part of an ESOP firm truly special. ISG has been proudly 100% owned by employees since 2017.

Elevating Play: ISG’s Innovative Approach to Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Design

The trend of multi-purpose athletic fields is rapidly growing in K-12 and community sports. This surge is driven by the escalating costs of construction and the increasing need for flexible fields that accommodate multiple sports and extend outdoor seasons.

Boost Your High-Speed Internet Services: Five Steps to Prepare for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Funding

Is your internet company seeking to expand its high-speed services through Fiber to the Home (FTTH) funding? With 21.3 million Americans—6.5 percent of the population—lacking access to broadband, expanding your services is more crucial than ever in closing the digital divide. While securing funding can be a game-changer, the process is considered by many to be daunting and complex.