“There’s an old saying that we use quite a bit around here, ‘green and growing or ripe and rotting’ – Urban Plains is definitely Green and growing!” – Eric Michel, President Elect Ulteig Engineers

To say that Ulteig Engineers President Elect, Eric Michel, is happy to be a part of Urban Plains would be an understatement. Enthusiastic and excited are more accurate when displaying his true feelings about moving Ulteig to UPFargo. “The master plan of Urban Plains is very appealing and the potential build is amazing,” explained Eric.

Since Ulteig is an engineering, surveying and planning company that focuses on energy, water, and our built environment, it was a natural fit for them to be located in a development with a similar focus. Their new building gives them the ability to have long term, low-rate energy costs due to ground source heat pumps and a plethora of natural sunlight that shines through a large bank of windows on the east side. The decision to add traffic circles in the development’s master plan was a detail that peaked Michel’s interest in UPFargo as well. “I have seen this feature in Denver and in other areas of the U.S.; it’s nice to see Fargo utilizing up-to-date traffic designs.”

Ulteig is honored to be a part of going green not only with their clients and in their industry, but also in the Urban Plains Development. Society believes that they should just be able to flip a switch – Ulteig is dedicated to finding the ways to keep it that way with the use of alternative energy. “We want to be able to leave something as we move forward rather than to use up everything that’s on the planet so there is nothing left,” Michel stated. Through out the nation, and in our community, people have become more conscious of sustainable building and energy efficiency. Ulteig is accomplishing their goal of leading the way by using recyclable marketing products. Instead of handing out gift baskets, they hand out reusable grocery bags and compact florescent light bulbs. “How we act is how we will see the next generations react.”

Ulteig employs up to 450 people. Their Fargo location has 140 employees and 50 people are now located at their corporate office and wind energy group in Urban Plains. “I see Urban Plains as a huge opportunity for businesses,” explains Michel. “Businesses can come out, establish new relationships and be a part of this green and growing development.”

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