Articles Archive

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) Pilot Demonstration

Jul 29, 2025

Barr and project partners are seeking qualified vendors to support a pilot-scale demonstration of SCWO technology for treatment of PFAS-containing biosolids and related waste streams.

2024 sustainability report: Connecting Barr’s purpose and impact

Feb 26, 2025

Read the report for insights from Barr’s leaders and employee-owners about why sustainability matters to us and our company.

Barr relocates Saskatoon office to support continued local growth

May 13, 2024

Barr has served clients in Saskatchewan since 2013, and we recently relocated our office in Saskatoon to support continued team expansion in Saskatchewan.

I-35W underground stormwater storage facility wins APWA Public Works Project of the Year

May 8, 2024

The first-in-Minnesota underground solution to interstate flooding was designed to reduce the depth, duration, and frequency of flooding in Minneapolis.

Student Environmental Challenge team wins $1,500

Nov 17, 2023

Barr-organized event helps college students gain experience with complex environmental problems.

Barr’s health and safety management system now certified to ISO 45001:2018

Sep 28, 2023

ISO 45001 is a global standard for occupational health and safety management systems.

Barr names new vice presidents, welcomes new talent in Michigan

Aug 15, 2023

Barr Engineering Co. has added nine new hires to support regional clients and projects, and it also promoted Bethany Kelly and Daniel Petlicki to the role of vice president in light of their exceptional expertise and contributions.

Sediment remediation project recognized for partnerships, outreach, and education

Aug 9, 2023

The award-winning project addressed 200 acres of impacted sediment in a Lake Superior tributary.

Barr receives patent for wind-turbine clamper plate

Jun 27, 2023

Barr’s structural engineers have developed an innovative “clamper plate” that recently received a U.S. patent.

District stormwater system earns recognition

Mar 8, 2023