Blog
March 12, 2026
Meeting Michigan’s Load Growth: Why Solar is Here to Stay
The world has changed drastically throughout the past few years, and the energy industry is no different. Outside of geothermal, ...
August 14, 2025
MCA’s Intern Send Off: Recapping Summer 2025
It’s hard to believe our summer interns are wrapping up their final projects and getting ...
July 17, 2025
Municipal GIS Migration Made Simple: ArcGIS Pro Readiness Tips
Imagine a future where your municipality’s asset management system is streamlined, modern, and efficient. With ...
June 12, 2025
Meet MCA’s 2025 Summer Interns
It’s summertime, and you know what that means – new interns! Metro Consulting Associates (MCA) ...
October 24, 2024
Michigan’s Public Act 233: What Renewable Developers Need to Know
In support of the State of Michigan’s ambitious clean energy and decarbonization goals, Governor Gretchen ...
September 12, 2024
AEC Internships: The Small Firm Advantage
For anyone aspiring to become a civil engineer or land surveyor, internships can be a ...
August 22, 2024
From Application to Approval: 6 Steps to Successful Grant and Loan Applications
From routine infrastructure maintenance to new recreational developments, many municipalities face hardships in financing their ...
August 13, 2024
Building Confidence: CMT’s Comprehensive Approach to Safety, Durability & Performance
Construction materials testing (CMT) involves more than concrete pours and soil density checks. The field ...
July 25, 2024
GIS Breakthroughs: 3 Transformative Takeaways from Esri UC 2024
Last week, California hosted the world’s largest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) conference, the Esri User ...
June 20, 2024
Hire a Consulting Firm: A Solution for Overburdened Communities
We see it all too often: overburdened state, county, and local municipalities struggle to find ...
August 22, 2024
From Application to Approval: 6 Steps to Successful Grant and Loan Applications
From routine infrastructure maintenance to new recreational developments, many municipalities face hardships in financing their ...
August 13, 2024
Building Confidence: CMT’s Comprehensive Approach to Safety, Durability & Performance
Construction materials testing (CMT) involves more than concrete pours and soil density checks. The field ...
July 25, 2024
GIS Breakthroughs: 3 Transformative Takeaways from Esri UC 2024
Last week, California hosted the world’s largest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) conference, the Esri User ...
June 20, 2024
Hire a Consulting Firm: A Solution for Overburdened Communities
We see it all too often: overburdened state, county, and local municipalities struggle to find ...
May 16, 2024
BESS Development for Beginners
Battery Energy Storage Systems—or BESS for short—have surged in popularity in recent years, and for ...
May 2, 2024
15 Years, 15 Lessons: Reflecting on MCA’s Journey
As Metro Consulting Associates (MCA) celebrates its 15-year milestone, Brad E.G. Oliver, PS, and Damon ...
April 18, 2024
GPR: The Multi-Market Tool
Ground penetrating radar – often referenced as GPR – can do amazing things. From completing ...
March 21, 2024
Construction Staking: More Than Meets the Eye
Site development is a complex process that involves planners, engineers, architects, and a slew of ...
March 7, 2024
The AEC Industry in Underserved Communities
Underserved communities are defined as areas or groups of people with limited access to needed ...