Building Confidence in 2026

Esri is retiring ArcMap on March 1, 2026; is your municipality ready?

The required migration to ArcGIS Pro’s Utility Network isn’t just a system change; it’s a significant upgrade that brings modern processing power, enhanced visualization, and specialized tools to transform your infrastructure management.

Don’t tackle this migration alone – contact the experts to strategize an efficient and successful migration.  

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Dynamic Corner

January 15, 2026

Strong Builds Start Here: Construction Materials Testing That Powers Quality Assurance

Economic fluctuations, industry changes, and rising construction costs are making the quality assurance of Construction Materials Testing (CMT) more crucial than ever before. Serving as a critical checkpoint, CMT verifies materials meet specifications, ensuring long-term safety, durability, and performance.

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Dynamic Corner

Daring to Be Innovative

January 6, 2026

Water Treatment Plant Construction

Performing cast-in-place cellular concrete testing, Metro Consulting Associates’ (MCA) Construction Materials Testing (CMT) team flexed specialty testing expertise on the construction of the new Mason Water Treatment Plant. This testing procedure ensured that the facility’s retaining wall met specifications to provide stability and prevent pressure damage – a unique design element incorporated into the project.

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January 16, 2026

ArcGIS Water Utility Network Deployment

Supporting real-time tracing, advanced analysis, and seamless integration with field and enterprise systems, Metro Consulting Associates’ (MCA) Geographic Information System (GIS) team implemented the updated ArcGIS Utility Network for the City of Highland Park’s water infrastructure.

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What Makes MCA Different

What makes MCA DIFFERENT? We’re committed to discovering new solutions, adapting to current trends, and continuously growing as professionals. Our team is preparing for the following conferences and events.

If you’re also attending, send a note to marketing@metroca.net and let’s find time to connect.

March 10-11 – Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference, Lansing, MI

March 24-26 – 2026 CRA Highway Conference and Road Show, Lansing, MI