Tagged: Transportation/Infrastructure
Terracon Names Michael Jenkins as National Director for Transportation Construction Engineering Services
July 19, 2018
AUSTIN, Texas — Terracon, a nationally known and respected consulting engineering firm, has named Michael Jenkins, P.E., as national director for transportation construction engineering services. Jenkins joins Terracon with a proven track record of working …
Read MoreSuccess 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 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 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 MoreExperience Prevails: Uncovering Hidden Obstacles
January 31, 2018
Located just 10 nautical miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, Fla., Dames Point Marine Terminal is JAXPORT’s newest marine facility. Opened in 2009, it includes a state-of-the art container terminal capable of handling an …
Read MoreAccreditations Matter: Being the Best Project Partner
January 5, 2018
For many municipalities, protecting the public and homes and businesses from the threat of flooding is a major priority. Based on geographic location and local topographic and man-made drainage conditions, they may be more susceptible …
Read MoreDC Metro West
November 2, 2017
Based in Ashburn, Va., GeoConcepts, A Terracon Company, our DC Metro West office, provides geotechnical engineering, hydrogeologic, environmental services, and materials testing and inspection. GeoConcepts’ experience includes public projects ranging from design-build, roadway, mass transit, …
Read MoreGeotechnical Acquisitions Bolster Terracon’s Mid-Atlantic Resources
November 2, 2017
Five Offices Now Serving Washington, D.C., Metro Area OLATHE, Kan. – Terracon is pleased to announce its acquisition of Washington, D.C., area firms GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. (GeoConcepts) and GeoCapitol Engineering, LLC (GeoCapitol). By bringing these …
Read MoreDC Metro North
October 26, 2017
Located in the Washington, D.C. area within suburban Maryland, our DC Metro North office is focused on serving our clients’ planning and engineering needs locally and beyond as industry leaders in geotechnical consulting, geodesign, geotechnical …
Read MoreBuilding an Airport in a Swamp: New Orleans Airport Construction Presents Challenging Site Conditions
October 25, 2017
The City of New Orleans is known for many things—Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and Cajun cuisine, to name a few. This unique, diverse city located along a bend of the Mississippi River will celebrate …
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