Award-winning projects

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In addition to being recognized as a great place to work, Barr has received numerous local, state, and national awards from reputable industry organizations for our work with clients on challenging and impactful projects.

First-of-its-kind underground solution to interstate flooding


The I-35W underground stormwater storage facility (SSF) reduces the severity and frequency of flooding along a major interstate artery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barr led the design team to develop the innovative solution in the face of several critical challenges, including complex hydraulic conditions, deep excavation with a high groundwater table, and adjacent highway reconstruction—all in a restricted space wedged between the interstate and a residential area. The completed facility features six underground storage cells that can hold 4.5 million gallons of stormwater.

    • National Public Works Project of the Year, Environment ($25 million to $75 million), American Public Works Association (APWA), 2024

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Towerside district stormwater management system


The first of its kind in the Twin Cities, the community stormwater system reduces landowner costs, offers climate-resiliency benefits, delivers more effective and environmentally friendly stormwater treatment, and provides public greenspace.

    • Honor Award - Engineering Excellence Awards, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), 2023
    • Grand Award - Engineering Excellence Awards, ACEC of Minnesota, 2023
    • ReScape Award Finalist (Environmental Impact), Minnesota Brownfields, 2017
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