Category: Featured
Success of Alaskan Projects depends on Quality Assurance
June 18, 2018
Reliable materials verification crucial to public projects Alaska, land of extremes. . . extreme landscapes, extreme natural beauty, extreme wildlife, extreme topography, and some of the most extreme transportation infrastructure construction conditions in the nation. …
Read MoreRestoring an Icon: Renovating the Historic Hearst Castle Neptune Pool
June 5, 2018
The Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif., is a sprawling historic estate comprised of multiple structures featuring 165 rooms, situated on 250,000 acres. The estate was built over many years starting nearly 100 years ago, …
Read MoreDeep Excavation Support: Innovative Geodesign in an Urban Environment
April 16, 2018
When you plan to construct a 35-story high-rise in Downtown Seattle, you must also plan to go into the ground as well as up. Structures of this type can commonly require temporary excavations on the …
Read MoreHow to determine the best window type
April 9, 2018
The amount of light coming through a building’s windows determines not only the relative brightness of the interior, but also generates heat. If the building has the wrong type of windows for its climate, more …
Read MoreLeveraging Technology: Reducing Environmental Compliance Risk at an International Airport
April 4, 2018
An Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) is frequently a critical component of an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). Many regulated entities, including airports and airlines are investing in EMIS solutions to help manage their environmental …
Read MoreInnovating a safer work site
April 4, 2018
Terracon was recently recognized by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation for their 2018 BWC Safety Innovation Awards. The awards, designed to encourage and recognize innovative solutions to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and …
Read MoreTerracon Announces Healthcare Sector Market Launch
March 29, 2018
OLATHE, Kan. — Terracon is pleased to announce the formal launch of its healthcare sector. Decades of experience in healthcare facilities has led Terracon to organize its services around the needs of thousands of healthcare …
Read MoreModernizing an Airport Terminal: Expanding Concourse to Improve Customer Experience
March 16, 2018
As one of Arizona’s main transportation hubs, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has experienced a significant amount of growth and expansion in the last five years. To meet the needs of its nearly 40 …
Read MoreBuilding A Strong Foundation: Laying Groundwork for a Successful Hospital Project
March 15, 2018
Excellent healthcare facilities are essential to vibrant communities. The recently constructed Florida Hospital for Women is a great addition to the healthcare system in Orlando. The way that the geotechnical engineer collaborated with the design …
Read MoreTerracon Foundation Awards $50,000 in National Partner Grants to Girl Scouts of the USA and Society of Women Engineers
February 25, 2018
OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation is pleased to announce the presentation of two National Partner grants: $25,000 to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and $25,000 to the Society of Women Engineers. To date, …
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