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ACS Group and Hochtief Announce the Creation of Flatiron Dragados, a Leading Civil Engineering Company in North America   Spain, 30th of July 2024 — Dragados North America, a subsidiary of ACS Group, and Flatiron, a subsidiary of Hochtief, are proud to announce their integration under a unified brand, Flatiron Dragados. This new entity will continue serving clients across diverse markets and enhancing community and stakeholder relationships. The integration combines the strengths of both companies, forming the second-largest civil engineering and construction firm in the United States. ACS Group will hold 61.8% ownership, while Hochtief will own 38.2% of the Flatiron Dragados company. The new company will be managed by Peter Davoren as Chairman, who also serves as Chairman, CEO & President of Turner, and Javier Sevilla Roca, the current CEO of Flatiron, as CEO. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024. Flatiron Dragados has a robust backlog of USD 17.2 billion as of H1 2024, reflecting significant market presence and capacity. The combined revenue for 2023 was USD 6.1 billion, with USD 3.1 billion recorded in H1 2024. The company boasts a long-standing presence in 24 States in the United States and eight Canadian provinces. Integrating Dragados and Flatiron in North America aims to streamline the Group's engineering and construction activities and foster better relationships with stakeholders. This will result in a better-quality offering for clients, a low-risk commercial approach, and higher profitability for shareholders. Juan Santamaria Cases, Chief Executive Officer of ACS Group and Hochtief, commented, “Bringing together Flatiron and Dragados creates a strong platform for organic growth in North America. They have the expertise, the long-term clients and are geographically complementary, providing significant synergies and economies of scale. We differentiate our commercial offering through our superior technical resources and skills.” “Flatiron and Dragados North America employees have a long history of working together. The new company will have the most respected and recognized value proposition in its sectors, having delivered renowned projects across the United States and Canada, and can look forward to an even stronger future.”   With a history of collaboration and successful project delivery across the United States and Canada, the Flatiron Dragados company entity looks forward to a future of greater accomplishments and contributions to the infrastructure landscape in North America.

ACS Group and Hochtief Announce the Creation of Flatiron Dragados, a Leading Civil Engineering Company in North America   Spain, 30th of July 2024 — Dragados North America, a subsidiary of ACS Group, and Flatiron, a subsidiary of Hochtief, are proud to announce their integration under a unified brand, Flatiron Dragados. This new entity will continue serving clients across diverse markets and enhancing community and stakeholder relationships. The integration combines the strengths of both companies, forming the second-largest civil engineering and construction firm in the United States. ACS Group will hold 61.8% ownership, while Hochtief will own 38.2% of the Flatiron Dragados company. The new company will be managed by Peter Davoren as Chairman, who also serves as Chairman, CEO & President of Turner, and Javier Sevilla Roca, the current CEO of Flatiron, as CEO. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024. Flatiron Dragados has a robust backlog of USD 17.2 billion as of H1 2024, reflecting significant market presence and capacity. The combined revenue for 2023 was USD 6.1 billion, with USD 3.1 billion recorded in H1 2024. The company boasts a long-standing presence in 24 States in the United States and eight Canadian provinces. Integrating Dragados and Flatiron in North America aims to streamline the Group's engineering and construction activities and foster better relationships with stakeholders. This will result in a better-quality offering for clients, a low-risk commercial approach, and higher profitability for shareholders. Juan Santamaria Cases, Chief Executive Officer of ACS Group and Hochtief, commented, “Bringing together Flatiron and Dragados creates a strong platform for organic growth in North America. They have the expertise, the long-term clients and are geographically complementary, providing significant synergies and economies of scale. We differentiate our commercial offering through our superior technical resources and skills.” “Flatiron and Dragados North America employees have a long history of working together. The new company will have the most respected and recognized value proposition in its sectors, having delivered renowned projects across the United States and Canada, and can look forward to an even stronger future.”   With a history of collaboration and successful project delivery across the United States and Canada, the Flatiron Dragados company entity looks forward to a future of greater accomplishments and contributions to the infrastructure landscape in North America.

FM Conway Ltd, a civil engineering contractor, has secured a significant contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver highway maintenance services in Sussex. The contract, valued at £35 million over seven years, includes essential services such as CCTV investigations, reactive drainage work, ditching maintenance, gully cleansing, system jetting, and ironworks. There is also the potential for a seven-year extension beyond the initial term. In addition, VolkerHighways has been awarded the Highway Maintenance Core Services contract by the council, with an estimated annual spend of £16.5 million. This contract, also spanning seven years with a possible extension, highlights the commitment to enhancing infrastructure in the region. FM Conway expressed excitement over the successful acquisition of the Highways Drainage Maintenance Services contract, emphasising their expertise in water and drainage management. CEO Joanne Conway noted the alignment of values between FM Conway and VINCI, highlighting a focus on people, quality work, and community respect. With a turnover of £580 million in the last financial year, FM Conway looks forward to contributing to the improvement of drainage systems in West Sussex, bringing innovation for the benefit of the local community in the years ahead. Read more: [https://lnkd.in/eWAYzxUv]

Coleman Construction & Utilities Limited has successfully delivered a £1.7m civil engineering wastewater treatment works sub-contract in Battle, East Sussex. As part of the AMP capital investment programme, Southern Water had identified the need for NEP P removal. The driver for this scheme was to provide new assets to help the site achieve an increase in full flow to treatment (FFT) from 39 l/s to 51.8 l/s. In addition to this the site was required to achieve a new permit limit of 0.5 mg/l of phosphorus and changes to permitted Iron levels. Coleman Construction & Utilities Limited’s contracted civil engineering scope on behalf of Principal Contractor CMDP - JV comprised bulk excavation, new chambers, pipework, drainage and manholes, extension of a roadway and provision of hardstanding’s, site wide ducting, draw pits and new reinforced concrete structures. The contract was underpinned throughout by a collaborative approach with CMDP - JV and Southern Water, as well as other project stakeholders, providing the basis for proactive communication and highly coordinated activities, resulting in the safe and successful completion of this wastewater civil engineering project. Read the full case study online via: https://lnkd.in/eFtSDRpN #colemanconstructiongroup #colemanconstrructionandutilities #colemanrail Coleman Construction Group (a brand including Coleman Construction & Utilities Ltd and Coleman Rail) #wastewatermanagement #civilengineering #waterindustry Barry Coleman

Core Highways has recently joined the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), and we’re excited to share more about what this means for us! Who is CECA? CECA, or the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, is the leading body representing companies that work every day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the UK’s infrastructure. With over 300 members across England, Scotland, and Wales, CECA represents businesses that account for over 80% of civil engineering work in the UK. CECA advocates for these firms, sharing their expertise with clients, government, and the media, and supporting members in delivering over £15 billion worth of work annually. What Does This Mean for Core Highways? Joining CECA brings Core Highways a range of benefits, including networking with Tier 1 clients, influencing industry standards, and gaining valuable insights into future project pipelines. Recently, Simon White, our Managing Director for Major Projects & National Clients, welcomed Paul Santer, the CECA South West Regional Director, to our Torquay office. Since 2020, Simon has also chaired CECA’s National Highway Maintenance Group, representing members in the term maintenance sector. During their meeting, they discussed Core Highways’ new brand, recent project successes, and how CECA membership will support us in developing key partnerships and connecting with clients across the highways, utilities, and broader construction sectors. Simon commented on this development: “Having chaired CECA’s Highway Maintenance Group since 2020, I’ve seen first-hand the great work CECA does to represent civil engineering firms. I’m delighted that Core Highways has joined CECA across England and Wales. We look forward to building new relationships and actively contributing to the delivery and maintenance of the UK’s essential infrastructure.” #ceca #infrastructure #industrystandards #civilengineering #strongertogether

🚧 Exciting Heavy Civil Projects in Q1 2025 Across the U.S. 🚧 As we kick off 2025, the heavy civil construction industry is bustling with significant projects. Here are some key developments to watch: 1. Interstate 10 Expansion – Chandler to Casa Grande This $1 billion project involves adding a third lane in each direction along a 26-mile segment of I-10, enhancing traffic flow and safety. Construction began in 2023 and is slated for completion by 2026. 2. I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project – Orlando Contractor: SGL Constructors (a joint venture of Skanska, Granite, and Lane) Details: A $2.3 billion project to reconstruct 21 miles of I-4, including the addition of express lanes and the rebuilding of 15 major interchanges. While major construction began in 2015, final phases are progressing into 2025. 3. Howard Frankland Bridge Replacement – Tampa Contractor: The Lane Construction Corporation Details: A $865.3 million project to replace the northbound I-275 span of the Howard Frankland Bridge, enhancing capacity and safety. Construction commenced in 2020, with significant milestones anticipated in Q1 2025. These projects underscore the industry's commitment to enhancing infrastructure, improving safety, and supporting economic growth. Stay tuned for more updates as these developments progress!

Civil engineering firms and consultancies are making senior changes hoping for a brighter future.

Morell Engineering, Inc., of Athens, has acquired Civil Group, LLC, of Muscle Shoals. The civil engineering firms will operate under their respective identities, but each will add services through the acquisition.

Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) has successfully completed on time, a design and construct civil engineering contract as Principal Contractor, on behalf of TfL at Rickmansworth SER. Rickmansworth SER is situated at the toe of the embankment, adjacent to an existing car park at the corner of High Street and A412 Park Road. The site is reasonably level but gets steeper on the embankment. To the north there is a car parking area (public car park run by local Council), and there are public roads to both North and East. The contract covered the temporary works design, hand excavation and installation of 60m of new cable ducting to enable utilities supplier UKPN to run and joint a new Low Voltage Cable (LV) cable for the SER. Prior to commencement GRCL conducted a GPR survey to fully understand the exact route of buried services within the location and guide the ducting in the relevant route to best suit the location. This ensured that the live cable was avoided and that the ends of the duct would be close enough to be jointed into the existing cable at each end. This process was managed and aided with the use of our experienced operatives carefully using the RD8100 and generator to locate the exact location and depth of the services, after the GPR survey was carried out. The route required de-vegetation prior to starting the works. Once the required route was agreed with TFL, excavation works proceeded to dig the trench and bury the approved 150mm electrical ducting to a minimum of 450mm from the top of the duct. At the duct ends, there was a requirement to provide a span of approximately 1m to allow enough space for the UKPN operatives to cut and joint the old and new cables. Once UKPN completed their element of work, GRCL made good and re-instated the ground to ensure nothing was exposed. Read online: https://lnkd.in/e4sB2Eqj #tfl #grcl #civilengineering #designandbuild #principalcontractor