Transportation and Infrastructure

Catalysts to realize your vision from the ground up

We’re part of the solid foundation of every transportation and infrastructure project we touch, spanning thousands of miles and millions of data points. Our safety mindset guides our thinking for all projects — from expansive highway systems to airport terminals — with an aim to improve the quality of life for all and ensure everyone gets home safely. Our sleeves are rolled up, working to add to our proven track record of finding better, cleaner, and more cost-effective solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. As your guide, we’ll help you from one step to the next and think ahead to mitigate future challenges and potential risks. 

Paving the way for safer journeys

World-class transportation and infrastructure innovation starts with us. We deliver a comprehensive suite of services encompassing environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection, facilities services, and cutting-edge pavement solutions. Our expertise serves public and private sector clients, tackling projects across multiple infrastructure types, including bridges, highways, aviation, rail, transit, and water/wastewater systems. 

Advantages of working with Terracon 

• A multi-discipline extension of your team – We recognize the unique challenges your organization faces and are ready to leverage our extensive experience in highways, bridges, aviation, rail, and water services to offer valuable insights and solutions. 
• Safety mindset – Our best-in-class safety metrics reflect our commitment to caring about every person and every project.
• Equipped to deliver – With our fleet of 200+ drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and 7,000 skilled employees, we can quickly organize to prioritize your project and deliver success.
• Data on the go – Our proprietary software and data removes cumbersome paperwork to give fast, insightful solutions for your project. Our six decades of historical project data include environmental and soil details throughout America’s transportation routes.

Highways and Bridges 

With more than 180 offices and the largest fleet of drill rigs across the country, we have local knowledge and can mobilize quickly along major transportation corridors. With 60 years of experience, we excel at anticipating challenges and providing efficient, innovative solutions for highway, road, and bridge projects helping our clients enhance performance and improve safety.

Alternate Delivery 

Alternate delivery can bring complex, large-scale projects online faster than ever before. To capture the total value benefit of design-build, progressive design-build, public-private partnership (P3), or other alternate delivery methods, you need an experienced partner to proactively mitigate and identify risks throughout design and construction. 

Terracon’s nationwide team provides quality engineering, environmental and alternate delivery expertise early in the process, helping the contractor and designer avoid pitfalls that could lead to schedule delays and increased costs. Our specialized alternate delivery group partners are with you at every step so that you can stay focused on the big picture.

Aviation 

Providing comprehensive services and solutions for aviation facilities of all sizes is an integral part of our history. Our portfolio ranges from apron and pavement engineering for smaller local aviation facilities to primary runway pavement condition assessments following major pavement damage. 

Environmental services we’ve provided for aviation projects include Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), NEPA checklist, regulatory compliance, PFAS, spill prevention, and air and groundwater monitoring. Geotechnical and construction materials services for foundations, floor slabs, and pavements for new hangars, terminal buildings, and radar towers are also part of our experience. Our resume also includes services for expanding and extending runways and access roads. 

Rail and Transit

Railroad and transit projects benefit significantly from the extensive experience we bring to the table. From major expansions of light rail systems in metropolitan areas, including rail beds, transfer stations, and parking garages, to major rail spurs and mainline track reconstruction projects, our expertise covers a wide range of services. This work has included widespread stabilization of track beds with respect to settlement using reinforced geogrid rail beds and far-reaching slope stabilization projects. 

Rail systems throughout the Midwest and Western states have benefited from our comprehensive environmental services. These include air and groundwater monitoring, regulatory compliance, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, wetlands studies, and Phase I and Phase II ESA services. Our expertise in these areas ensured the rail projects met all necessary environmental standards and regulations while minimizing ecological impact. 

Water Services

Efficient water and wastewater systems are essential for community well-being. Agencies at all levels face the challenge of upgrading aging infrastructure to meet growth demands sustainably. Our deep understanding of the complexities involved in building and maintaining dams, levees, water, and wastewater treatment systems make us your trusted partner. From environmental, geotechnical, materials, and facilities services to industrial compliance issues, our professionals know the local conditions, regulations, and optimal solutions to help you manage risks and achieve your goals for system maintenance and modernization.