In 2019, the Waugh Award was established to honor our co-founder, Dennis Waugh.
Denny, as many people know him, retired in 2018 after 37 years with the company. His vision and the efforts he took to make Origin Design (founded as IIW Associates P.C.) what it is today are at the heart of this award.
Named in honor of Denny, the Waugh Award recognizes an Origin Design employee that supports and furthers our Mission-Vision-Values. One award is granted annually and is based on the current year’s performance for the individual nominated.
“I have a great deal of confidence in this next generation of employee owners, and I’m very enthused about their capabilities and dedication to the same mission as its founders. We do not want that to change.”
Dennis Waugh Co-Founder
Our employees are what make us - US. The Waugh Award is a remarkable way to recognize their efforts, while also paying tribute to our co-founder, Denny.
Laurie Wehrspann
Accounting Assistant
“I am truly honored to be this year’s recipient of the Waugh Award. I had the privilege of working with Denny for over 20 years. Since his retirement in 2018, it’s a wonderful tribute to him that even today we continue to honor his vision with an award focused on the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.”
Laurie Wehrspann 2024 Waugh Award Winner
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Our structural engineers recently assisted JLG Architects with this middle school addition in Alexandria, MN. Learn more about the project here.
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Chris Huseman is celebrating 30 years at Origin Design! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Happy Anniversary, Chris!
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We partnered with Logistics Park on the design and construction of a new tower at their East Dubuque operations. 3D scanning was utilized to create a point cloud model of the existing tower.
Check out these completed photos of the project & learn more here: https://origindesign.com/.../logistics-park-conveyor...
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today (& everyday), we celebrate the administrative professionals who keep Origin Design running smoothly. Your hard work and dedication are appreciated! We truly couldn't do what we do without you!
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Ever wondered what a storm water pumping station looks like while under construction? Check out these photos from the Maquoketa Storm Water System Improvements project.
Origin Design partnered with the City of Maquoketa and East Central Intergovernmental Association [ECIA] on this project which received funding from Public Assistance Grants from the US Economic Development Administration.
Learn more about the project here.
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Meet our Architecture team!
At Origin Design, we believe architecture and creative design extend beyond the building to capture the spirit of its surroundings, personality of its users and the needs of our clients.
Our architects work directly with our clients to design spaces that are visually exciting and creative, secure, efficient and innovative.
We're lucky to have this talented group of individuals on our #origincrew!
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Check out these photos of the Smith Street Bridge over Bear Creek in Shellsburg, Iowa!
Our transportation team worked with the City of Shellsburg to help determine the best outcome for this historic bridge. The result being the addition of a new vehicular bridge downstream, while the existing bridge was rehabilitated into a pedestrian bridge.
Learn more about the project here.
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Happy 5th Anniversary, Mike McNeil! We're so lucky to have you on our #origincrew! Join us in congratulating Mike on reaching this milestone!
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Check out these finished photos of the Business 151 project we completed in Platteville, Wisconsin. This 2.1-mile-long project was funded with HSIP funds to create a safer corridor of Business 151 from Staley Avenue to Insight Drive including the signalized intersection of Business 151 with State Highway 80/81.
Learn more about the project here.
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Happy Land Surveyors Week!
Our team of Professional Land Surveyors and Surveying Technical Specialist round out our Land Survey Team!
Land surveyors ensure precise property boundaries, prevent legal disputes, and provide critical data for safe, compliant construction. They navigate zoning laws, use advanced tech like GPS and drones for accuracy, and help promote sustainable development. Surveyors are essential to every successful project!
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Origin Design's Land Survey team recently assisted with The Key Hotel site. We presented various options for modifying the parking lot, ultimately reconfiguring it for better flow in and out of the project site. An interim design was also created to support operations until full funding is secured for complete reconstruction.
Learn more about the project here.
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