Affinis Corp

09/08/2026

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we're highlighting co-workers who've been at Affinis since 2001. Today, we're excited to feature Aubrey Meyer, PLS, Principal

We asked him how his role has evolved over time, and he said, "I started with Affinis in 2001 as a land survey field instrument operator and worked my way up to Party Chief in 2004. Around 2005, I started doing more office technical work after taking classes to learn AutoCAD and MicroStation. In 2006, I moved into what was then our Lee’s Summit office to help with a large Missouri DOT project, working as a CAD technician with our highway team. That experience took me away from surveying for a while, but it also gave me the opportunity to learn something completely different. I’ve always been willing to adapt and find ways to contribute wherever I’m needed."

"Then, in 2011, I became licensed as a professional land surveyor in Missouri, and in 2012 I returned to surveying full time and became licensed in Kansas. Since returning to surveying, my work has continued to take me in a lot of different directions. One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Affinis is that they support people who want to grow in their careers. As a smaller civil engineering firm, there has always been an opportunity to stretch, learn something new, and take on a different challenge," said Meyer.

09/07/2026

From survey stakes and engineering drawings to construction and completion, our co-workers are the people behind the infrastructure that shapes our communities. Working closely with our clients, they increase safety and design solutions that make a difference for generations to come. This Labor Day, we’re celebrating their commitment to improving the places where we live and work.

09/03/2026

Backed by experience with complex infrastructure systems across the Midwest, Affinis’s geotechnical engineering services are built to deliver risk-resilient design and construction solutions. Our tested strategy supports our multidisciplinary team in delivering clear, defensible design parameters and contractor-ready recommendations.

Our Geotechnical Engineering Team begins every project with an early risk screening. Then, they perform targeted exploration. Next, they optimize the design, leveraging our findings. Our final step is construction verification. This approach reduces risk for both our clients and partners.

09/02/2026

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we’re excited to highlight one of our legacy projects with the City of Overland Park, Kansas Government - Metcalf Avenue Improvements, 135th Street to 151st Street.

In this article, we share how the City strategically updated this area to support commercial development and enhance quality of life for residents. Find out how it’s living up to this tall order two decades later: https://loom.ly/WqusdJc

09/01/2026

To maintain a high quality of life, the City of Leawood, KS Government continually reinvests in their infrastructure as part of their Residential Street Reconstruction Program. Each year, they select a set of streets that are most in need. The 2023 project site spanned three locations: 97th Place between Mission and Ensley, Ensley Lane North from 91st to 93rd, and Ensley Lane from the City limits to Ensley Lane South Cul-De-Sac. Learn how we tackled each here: https://loom.ly/XtAlTS0

To maintain a high quality of life, the City of Leawood continually reinvests in their infrastructure as part of their Residential Street Reconstruction Program. Each year, they select a set of streets that are most in need. The 2023 project site spans three locations: 97th Place between Mission and...

08/31/2026

Located between K-7 and Old 56, South Hamilton Circle is a busy, industrial area. With lots of truck traffic, the roadway was in poor condition. To support area businesses, the City of Olathe, KS Government wanted to improve the infrastructure here. Learn how we helped achieve their goals: https://loom.ly/zd8elQY

Located between K-7 and Old 56, South Hamilton Circle is a busy, industrial area. With lots of truck traffic, the roadway was in poor condition. To support area businesses, the City of Olathe wanted to improve the infrastructure here. The City had recently invested in a nearby police station. They h...

08/28/2026

Back-to-school season is all about new beginnings, and Hands to Hearts KC wants every kid to start the year out strong.

This month, our Community Service Committee partnered with Hands to Hearts KC, which serves students across 20 elementary schools, two preschools, and two middle schools. Together, we collected full-size backpacks, plain T-shirts, girls’ stretch pants, and boys’ sweatpants to give students what they need for a successful start to the school year.

Providing these essentials can help ease stress for both kids and caregivers, allowing students to focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and feeling ready for the year ahead.

08/27/2026

While our work at Camp Funston is focused on stormwater improvements, our Roadway Team has played a critical role as well. They designed 7 miles of street replacement and repair to allow the installation of stormwater infrastructure under the roads. These improvements support travel around Fort Riley’s railhead, logistics centers, motor pools, and other facilities essential for logistics.

Having both teams in-house allowed us to seamlessly work together to find the right solution. It also simplified communication for the Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works.

08/26/2026

Managing drainage was the primary focus of our work with the Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Camp Funston. So, it’s no surprise our Stormwater Team played a critical role in designing this project. They started by analyzing the system, looking at a 100-year design storm and creating the plans.

Then, they used PCSWMM to model the area and determine if the design would function and fit in the ground. The final plans included ditch systems, culverts, and enclosed storm sewers. To meet the project's goals, the team upsized the pipes and culverts, lowered the ditches, added and upsized RCB’s, and changed some of the grading. They also developed a design analysis report, project specifications, and worked with a consultant to create a cost estimate. Three regional detention ponds, an upsized outlet through an existing Kansas River levee, and two additional large levee outlets were added as well.

08/25/2026

Gathering the right data was critical to the success of our work at Camp Funston, so we began the project with a preliminary study. We performed an initial evaluation of the system and identified potential challenges created by a large and flat drainage area encircled by a levee on three sides. The Affinis team used a van-mounted LiDAR unit to survey the bulk of the area within the right-of-way, allowing us to cover the large area more quickly and safely. Our Survey Team then supplemented those efforts with an additional topographic survey that included the stormwater and sanitary sewer systems.