Awards
For decades, STS has been at the forefront of engineering technology and innovation. We pride ourselves on industry excellence and world-class performance. STS has been recognized by top industry affiliations and organizations for excellence in engineering, diverse service capabilities, knowledgeable staff and innovative project solutions.
2008
43rd Annual Award of Excellence Winner - Clyde N. Baker, Jr.
Given by Engineering News-Record
Clyde N. Baker, Jr., was chosen from a field of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2007 for his innovations and achievements in the field of geotechnical engineering, most notably increasing the allowable bearing loads for large foundations. Baker's major contributions to the field of geotechnical engineering have firmed up the science of soils to support the extreme skyscrapers of tomorrow, including the Chicago Spire and Burj Dubai. During his 50 years as a geotechnical engineer, Baker has enabled designers and engineers to build super-high and super-confidently, as they pack in more valued space at less cost to developers. From his early days at the challenging site of Chicago's John Hancock Center to today's tallest buildings, Baker's ability to analyze soil conditions, back up predictions with proven tests and convey opinions with an expert yet easygoing style has elevatedBaker and his firm to one of the most sought-after geotechnical consultants and peer reviewers. Engineers the world over credit him with the pursuit of efficient foudnations that result in economic options for building developers.
2007
Best of State Engineering Excellence Award
Given by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin
For the Olde Stone Quarry Harbor of Refuge project.
Engineering Excellence Award Finalist, Water Resources Division
Given by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
For the Olde Stone Quarry Harbor of Refuge project.
2006
Pride in Place Award
Given by: Door County Visitor's Bureau
For improvements to the Olde Stone Quarry Park.
Project of Distinction Award 2006
Given by: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
For the Olde Stone Quarry Harbor of Refuge project.
Award of Honor – Clyde N. Baker Jr.
Given by: Chicago Building Congress
Clyde N. Baker, Jr., P.E., Senior Principal, received the 2006 Award of Honor from the Chicago Building Congress (CBC). The Award of Honor has been presented annually since 1995 and recognizes an outstanding leader for major contributions to the Chicago building industry. Baker has served as geotechnical engineer or consultant on seven of the 16 tallest buildings in the world, including the three tallest buildings in Chicago – the Sears Tower, Aon Center and John Hancock Center; and the tallest buildings in the world – Taipei 101, in Taiwan and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Non-Member Outstanding Achievement in Construction – Clyde N. Baker Jr.
Given by: The Moles
Clyde N. Baker, Jr., P.E., Senior Principal, received The Moles’ Non-Member Outstanding Achievement in Construction Award. The Moles Awards were instituted in 1941 to honor outstanding ability and accomplishment in the heavy construction field. Baker joined STS in 1954 and over the next 50 years, he served as the geotechnical engineer on the major portion of high rise construction in Chicago. Baker developed an international reputation in the design and construction of deep foundations and has been a leader in using in-situ testing techniques correlated with past building performance to develop more efficient designs.
Engineering Excellence – State Finalist Award
Given by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin
STS used an innovative technology called horizontal well biosparging for APW Mayville in Mayville, Wisconsin. The system was designed to degrade the high concentrations of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) in the groundwater. STS installed a cost-effective solution that decreased the CVOCs by 98 percent in one month – thus protecting the nearby stream and potable water supply.
2005
Project of the Year
Given by: International Concrete Repair Institute
STS served as project engineer/designer for a delayed coking unit turnaround at a major southwestern U.S. refinery. The project was completed on-time and under budget utilizing advanced engineering, pre-planning techniques and construction processes.
Annual Excellence Award
Given by: Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals
STS was recognized for its cost-saving and innovative solutions for Consumers Energy Company’s 68-acre BC Cobb Ash Landfill Remediation, Closure and Reclamation project. STS’ efforts resulted in beneficial re-use of the site that will meet the recreational needs of the City of Muskegon and the regulatory requirements of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). “The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has called this site a national model of how local and state government and industry can work together to restore a brownfield site for a beneficial use.” The Weekly - Consumers Energy Co. newsletter.
2004
Private Sector Employer Recognition Award
Given by: Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers
STS has been recognized for exemplary employee support for involvement in ASCE. Selection was based on the support STS gives to the organization by fostering involvement and participation in activities and supporting professional growth.
2003
Engineering Excellence Achievement Honorary Award
Given by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota
For successful application of slope stabilizing techniques that maximized the space available for project construction within a highly confined residential area.
Engineering Excellence Award
Given by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin
For a railroad improvement project that resulted in a $250,000-$300,000 per year cost savings for the client.
2002
Concrete Design Award
Given by: Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association (WRMCA)
For work completed at the Domtar Industries, Inc. Centralia Dam.
WACE 2002 Engineering Excellence Achievement Award
Given by: Wisconsin Association of Consulting Engineers (WACE)
For outstanding work on the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Brownfields Redevelopment Project in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
ASCE Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
For outstanding work on the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Brownfields Redevelopment Project in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
2001
ICRI Award of Excellence
Given by: International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
For outstanding concrete repair on the Port Edwards Dam Project.
The award placed first in the water structures category. Entries were judged on uniqueness, state-of-the-art methodology, materials usage, value engineering and aesthetics.
Landfill Management Excellence Award
Given by: Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
The award is based on several criteria meant to evaluate a commitment to environmentally and economically sound solid waste management. Among these criteria are environmental compliance, program efficiency and effectiveness, safety and innovation.
Landfill Management Engineering Innovation Award
Given by: Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
The award is based on several criteria meant to evaluate a commitment to environmentally and economically sound solid waste management. Among these criteria are environmental compliance, program efficiency and effectiveness, safety and innovation.
2000
Ralph B. Peck Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Recipient: Clyde N. Baker
Reason: For outstanding contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession through the publication of thoughtful, carefully researched case history work.
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Distinguished Service Award
in Professional Engineering
Given by: Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (Chicago Chapter)
Recipient: Clyde N. Baker
Engineering Excellence Award
Given by: Wisconsin Association of Consulting Engineers (WACE)
STS designed a containment structure, buried east of the Kenosha street car barn that prevents an underground coal-tar "plume" from seeping into the city's harbor on Lake Michigan.
1999
Henry Crown Award
Given by: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Illinois Chapter
Recipient: Clyde N. Baker
For outstanding contribution to the cement and concrete industry.
Member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Given by: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Recipients: STS Consultants, Ltd.
Concrete Design Award
Given by: Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association
The project was submitted to the WRMCA by Wisconsin Valley Concrete for STS' work on the Port Edwards Dam Project.
1997
Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section
For the Main Street Bridge project in Racine, Wisconsin.
1995
Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Recipients: STS Consultants, Ltd. (Lansing office)
Michigan State University/Spartan Stadium Renovation
1994
Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section
For the I-43/Silver Spring Drive interchange project in Glendale, Wisconsin.
Professional Engineering in Construction’s Outstanding Achievement Award
Given by: Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE)
Recipients: STS Consultants, Ltd. (Lansing office)
For the Michigan State University/Spartan Stadium Renovation
1991
Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section
For the State Trunk Highway 16 project in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
1988
ASCE Engineering Achievement Award: (Wisconsin Section)
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The award recognized STS for several technically challenging design/construction accomplishments on the Milwaukee Center project. These included perimeter slurry wall for groundwater control; the use of the top down procedure to minimize lateral wall movement and to permit above-ground construction to proceed simultaneously with basement excavation; as well as the use of caisson foundations constructed under slurry for both a high end bearing pressure (60,000 psf) and significant side friction.
Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section
For the Milwaukee Center Underground Parking Structure project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1987
Distinguished Service Award
Recipient: Clyde N. Baker
For engineering three of the world’s tallest buildings
1st prize for History of Chicago Building Foundation 1948-83
Given by: Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
Recipients: Clyde N. Baker and John P. Gnaedinger
NSPE National Award
Given by: National Society of Professional Engineers
STS conducted extensive geotechnical analysis to evaluate the subsurface conditions for the U.S. Navy’s Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) submarine communication system to be placed underground on a site that spans Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
1986
ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (Illinois Section)
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
STS provided geotechnical engineering for six excavated reservoirs and earth dam flood control structures in northwest suburban Chicago. The effort for the Upper Salt Creek Watershed spanned a nine-year period and was developed by the MSDGC and SCS.
Civil Engineering Achievement Award
Given by: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section
For the Highway 45 Embankment Stabilization project in West Bend, Wisconsin.
