Blog
April 16, 2026
Honoring MCA’s Anniversary: 17 Years of Excellence
In honor of Metro Consulting Associates' (MCA) 17th anniversary this month, we sat down with President Damon L. Garrett and ...
October 16, 2025
Cold Weather Construction: 5 CMT Mistakes to Avoid This Winter
Frozen ground, extreme snow, and sub-zero temperatures aren’t ideal for most Michiganders, especially those in ...
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 ...
November 20, 2024
6 Steps to Creating a Digital Asset Management System
With today’s infrastructure increasingly becoming outdated, managing assets properly is critical for governmental entities. An ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...