HEI News

Hutchison turns 80

December 5, 2023
2025 marks a remarkable milestone for HEI—80 years of innovation, dedication, and success! We’re proud of our journey and the incredible people who have been part of it. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. Here’s to the past, present, and the bright future ahead!
Greater Downtown Revitalization Project, East Moline

Greater Downtown Revitalization Project, East Moline

December 5, 2023
HEI is excited to be selected by the City of East Moline for Phase III services for their Downtown Reconstruction project. The City was awarded federal RAISE grant funds to complete the project. The project has been broken into four separate design/construction projects. HEI was responsible for completing Phase I/II services on two of the contracts and will be overseeing construction for all four projects.

7th Avenue and 15th Street Roundabout, Moline, IL

HEI was honored to provide engineering services to the City of Moline to design the first roundabout in the city! Located at the 7th Avenue and 15th Street intersection, this exciting new addition is now open to traffic and helping improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection.


Greater Downtown Reconstruction/Streetscape

HEI, was selected to provide Phase I, II, and III engineering services for $30M of improvements in downtown East Moline funded by a combination of $23.7M in Federal RAISE funds and the remainder with local agency funds. The project consists of four sections of improvement to the Bend and Rust Belt Districts as well as 15th Avenue through the downtown business district.


The project will enhance connectivity between East Moline residents and their former industrial riverfront, creating safe bike and pedestrian connections between neighborhoods and the river.


It will also facilitate economic development by enabling further redevelopment of an abandoned factory site and allowing the city’s business district to benefit from this growth and redevelopment.


Monmouth Square

Exciting transformations are underway at the iconic Rotary Gear in Monmouth! This beloved landmark is shining brighter than ever, and we're thrilled to enhance its charm with a fresh layer of tinted concrete.

APWA PWX Chicago

HEI was thrilled to recognize JD Schulte, Quad Cities Director of Operations, for proudly representing at this year’s APWA PWX Conference in Chicago! JD brought his expertise and energy to the stage during an insightful Storytelling Session titled: “Bigger Is Not Always Better When Buying New Equipment.”


Joining him were three other industry standouts:

  • Weston Ferry, Public Works Superintendent for the Village of Orion
  • Robert Riley, Compact Equipment Sales Manager at Martin Equipment
  • Jed Klein, Sourcewell


Together, they shared real-world experiences and practical wisdom on making smart, scalable equipment choices—proving that sometimes, less truly is more.


Great minds, great stories, and a powerful reminder: smart choices often come in compact packages.


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