Eric Lindaas Brings 27 Years of Experience to Expand raSmith’s Madison Survey Team

MADISON, Wis. — Eric Lindaas, P.L.S., has joined raSmith as a senior project manager in the survey division at the firm’s Madison, Wis., office. Lindaas brings over 27 years of survey experience including Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) right-of-way plats and construction projects, local/county surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, hydrographic surveys, topography maps, easements, and subdivision platting. raSmith’s Madison office continues to grow its portfolio of clients and projects, creating an opportunity to add more staff to the team.

Lindaas is an FAA-certified UAS pilot, performing drone LiDAR and photogrammetry mapping and processing to complement his land surveying skill set. In addition to field surveying, Lindaas has extensive experience with office management. He has supervised and trained survey crews, provided technical quality assurance/quality control, and collaborated with multi-discipline teams to successfully complete a variety of projects.

“Eric’s deep experience with WisDOT and local government make him a perfect fit for our growing Madison survey team,” said Eric Sturm, P.L.S., raSmith director of survey services. “With Eric’s expertise and leadership, we are better positioned to serve clients in Dane County and the surrounding areas.”

Lindaas is a professional surveyor licensed in Wisconsin. He holds an associate degree in civil engineering
technology from Madison Area Technical College.

raSmith’s survey team in Madison is part of one of the largest land surveying groups in the Midwest. With a total of 35 survey professionals, raSmith operates 13 field crews across Wisconsin and includes 12 licensed surveyors, eight project managers, seven certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) pilots, and one certified floodplain surveyor (CFS).

About raSmith
raSmith is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Our services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). We work on projects nationwide from our six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com.

Five Projects Underway Since Opening of Abingdon Health USA Inc. Facilities

Phase two expansion plans for high throughput manufacturing capacity progressing well

York, U.K.  1 September 2025: Abingdon Health plc (AIM: ABDX) a leading international developer, manufacturer and regulatory services provider for rapid diagnostic tests and med-tech, provides an update on the successful establishment of contract development and manufacturing organisation (“CDMO”) activities at its Madison, Wisconsin facilities in the US with five new development projects signed and underway.

Since April 2025, when its Madison facilities began operations, the Company has worked with many customers and potential customers wanting US-based CDMO services for lateral flow tests. Project details are confidential, but the wide-ranging areas currently in progress via contract development projects with US customers include:

·    Development of a duplex lateral flow to quantitatively measure the concentrations of a pharmaceutical product and its metabolite.

·    Development of a lateral flow veterinary product for use initially in canine samples.

·    Feasibility work with a leading US university to evaluate novel nanoparticles for use in a lateral flow format.

·    Development of a lateral flow test for infectious disease initially in bovine animals.

·    Development of a test for an infectious agent in animals and humans, with a spin-out of leading US university.

All of these projects are being run from the Madison facility with support from colleagues at the Company’s UK facilities.

These contract wins underline the importance of Abingdon Health’s expansion of its CDMO offering in the US, extending its global reach to current and new US-based clients. Abingdon Health’s value proposition, which provides customers with comprehensive support to take an “idea through to commercial success”, is resonating well in the USA.

Expansion of US facility

Abingdon Health also announces that the second phase of its US facility expansion in Madison is underway with plans commenced for the installation of high-throughput manufacturing to enable the seamless transition of projects from development into manufacturing. The manufacturing equipment will mirror Abingdon Health’s UK operation to allow customers to manufacture under the same operating conditions and quality management system in either the USA, the UK, or both. This provides customers with unrivalled geographic optionality during a period of tariff and supply chain uncertainty and provides US customers with the confidence that products “developed in the USA” by the Company’s highly skilled CDMO team can also be “made in the USA”.

Details of Abingdon Health’s comprehensive CDMO capabilities can be found in the brochure here.

Dr Chris Hand, Executive Chairman of Abingdon Health plc, commented:

“These contract awards validate our decision to expand our CDMO operations into the USA and we anticipate further expansion in Madison, Wisconsin, as projects and products move through the development cycle. It is pleasing to see our US customers recognise the value of our comprehensive CDMO platform. We deliver end-to-end diagnostic solutions from initial concept through to market launch, and these contract wins illustrate strong confidence in our approach from US-based clients”.

About Abingdon Health plc

Abingdon Health Group is a leading med-tech contract service provider offering its services to an international customer base.   

The Group’s CDMO expertise offers lateral flow product development, regulatory support, technology transfer and manufacturing services for customers looking to develop new assays or transfer existing laboratory-based assays to a lateral flow format.  Abingdon Health has the internal capabilities to take lateral flow projects, in areas such as infectious disease and clinical testing, including companion diagnostics, animal health and environmental testing, from initial concept through to routine manufacturing; from “idea to commercial success”.  Abingdon Analytical Ltd offers performance evaluation for lateral flow and other in vitro diagnostic assays from its Doncaster laboratory. 

Abingdon’s regulatory services companies, Compliance Solutions (Life Sciences) and IVDeology, provide a broad range of regulatory services to the in vitro diagnostic and wider medical device industry, to support customers in bringing products to market across a range of territories including the USA, EU and the UK. Our consultancy services range from design, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems, preparation of technical files for regulatory approvals, part-time and interim management support, auditing both internal and external, management reviews and presentations, training and mentoring.

Founded in 2008, Abingdon Health is headquartered in York, England with laboratories in Doncaster, England and laboratories and commercial offices in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Abingdon Health’s brochure outlines the comprehensive support the Group can now provide to its international customers.  For more information visit: www.abingdonhealth.com.

MMSD Phase 1 Referendum Projects Honored as Dane County Climate Champions

MADISON, Wis.—Two Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) referendum projects—Samuel Gompers Elementary/Black Hawk Middle schools, and Sherman Middle/Malcolm Shabazz City High schools—have earned 2025 Dane County Climate Champion awards, receiving four-star recognition in the Building Design category. The awards highlight MMSD’s commitment to building sustainable, energy-efficient learning environments for students and staff.

The two projects are part of Phase 1 of MMSD’s voter-approved 2024 facilities referendum and reflect the district’s focus on modernizing schools while reducing environmental impact. In addition to supporting 21st Century programming, teaching and learning, each is being designed with high-performance energy standards, efficient mechanical systems and building envelopes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

“This recognition reinforces that our referendum projects are not only addressing critical facility needs, but also leading the way in sustainable school design,” said Scott Chehak, MMSD’s senior executive director of building services. “By integrating efficiency and sustainability into every stage of planning, we’re ensuring our schools are healthier, more comfortable and more cost-effective to operate for years to come.”

The Climate Champion awards are presented annually by Dane County’s Office of Energy and Climate Change to organizations that make measurable progress toward the goals of the county’s Climate Action Plan. MMSD joins a diverse group of businesses, nonprofits and public entities recognized for reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

Bryanna Krekeler, MMSD’s sustainability manager, said the honor reflects a strong partnership between school leaders, project team members and community stakeholders. “We are proud to see our projects recognized at this level,” Krekeler said. “Our work demonstrates what’s possible when school districts take bold steps to align educational spaces with climate responsibility. These buildings are a model for what sustainable learning environments can and should be.”

The referendum projects also aim to serve as a teaching tool for students, providing real-world examples of climate solutions in action. Energy-efficient design, renewable-ready infrastructure and improved indoor air quality will create healthier environments while inspiring students to think critically about sustainability in their own lives.

MMSD leaders emphasized that the recognition is both a milestone and a motivator. “The Climate Champion awards validate our efforts so far, but also remind us of the responsibility we carry,” Chehak said. “We will continue to innovate and push for even greater efficiency and sustainability as we plan future projects.”

For information regarding 2024 referendum work, please visit the MMSD website.

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About the Madison Metropolitan School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The district’s vision is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career and community. With more than 6,000 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the district’s goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.

MMSD Launches “Building for the Future” Boundary Review

MADISON, Wis.—The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) has launched “Building for the Future,” a comprehensive two-year review of the district’s boundary and school attendance areas. This plan, which is being undertaken in consultation with MGT, a nationally recognized firm specializing in enrollment and boundary studies, will take place between 2025 and 2027.

The review will: 

• Assess current school attendance areas and MMSD’s district boundary.
• Establish attendance areas where development is occurring in areas near land owned by MMSD
• Evaluate current programs and choices to ensure MMSD schools remain responsive to the needs of the city’s rapidly changing community. 

Madison is projected to gain more than 100,000 residents by 2050, making this process a critical step in ensuring every student has access to equitable, well-rounded educational opportunities.

“Our attendance areas shape everything from enrollment and programming to how we distribute resources equitably across our schools,” said Cindy Green, MMSD’s assistant superintendent of strategy and innovation. “Building for the Future allows us to be proactive in planning for growth while honoring what families value in their child’s educational experience.”

Community engagement will be central throughout the process. MMSD will host public forums and share regular updates to ensure transparency and collaboration. The district has also created an open-to-the-community survey that seeks to gather respondents’ insights, to help inform the overall process.

“Families, staff and community members will play an essential role in this process,” Green added. “We are committed to listening carefully and working together to design attendance areas that reflect Madison’s growth while supporting inclusive, thriving schools across every area of our city.”

The review will also consider how MMSD’s land holdings, including two plots at Acacia Ridge and Sprecher Road that collectively total 29 acres, might support future schools or programming as Madison grows.

More information, including an interactive attendance area map and details on upcoming community sessions, is available on MMSD’s website. Community members and district stakeholders are invited to ask questions and share feedback via MMSD’s Let’s Talk platform.

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About the Madison Metropolitan School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The district’s vision is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career and community. With more than 6,000 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the district’s goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.

In Business Magazine Seeking Nominations for Business of the Year

In Business Madison is honoring organizations that have shown outstanding performance and made a positive impact on Wisconsin’s Capital Region at the 3rd annual Business of the Year Awards! 

IB Madison is seeking companies and individuals demonstrating exceptional performance and growth, innovation, positive community impact, outstanding customer service, and strong workplace culture in the following categories:

• Business of the Year – Small (1-50 employees)
• Business of the Year – Medium (51-100 employees)
• Business of the Year – Large (101+ employees)
• Charitable Nonprofit Business of the Year
• Executive of the Year
• Family Business of the Year

Submit a Nomination

All finalists will be honored at an awards dinner on December 11 at Monona Terrace.