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This past Saturday’s beautiful weather coupled with weeks of careful planning and coordination set the stage for success in carrying out a major work activity at the busy 82nd Street & Roosevelt Avenue Station in Jackson Heights, a bustling and vibrant neighborhood in Queens, NY. #OHLAUSA’s Judlau Contracting division executed a milestone activity that required roadway closures at both 81st and 83rd Streets so that two giant Liebherr LTM 1130 (130-ton) cranes could pick, raise, and place a total of 55 precast?I-beam concrete panels -- each weighing 5,000 pounds -- into position to form the elevated station’s new Flushing-bound platform.??Using multiple crews at both street locations, the 6-foot-wide by 12-foot-long panels were lifted 200 feet overhead to prevent impacting electrical wires.?The workers then carefully positioned the panels atop the rehabilitated steel superstructure and bolted and tack-welded them securely in place.?The LTM 1130 mobile cranes were selected based on their ability to lift heavy loads and their maneuverability in tight spaces, which is a must for any project with a narrow footprint and difficult site logistics such as the 82nd Street Station. Once the construction of the platform has been finalized, workers will then install safety railings, overhead canopies, and windscreens for weather protection, and lighting followed by safety, electrical, and communications systems. To successfully execute this critical project, the team—including our client, the MTA, and subcontractors—collaborated to assess risks and develop detailed construction and safety plans. Given the high volume of pedestrian traffic, the safety plan called for the deployment of 16 flaggers at key locations in the surrounding areas to ensure public safety during active construction. The lift operations required precise engineering, while extensive outreach was conducted to inform local businesses of the upcoming activities. Additionally, OHLA USA coordinated with multiple agencies, including the New York City Department of Transportation and MTA Buses, to facilitate necessary street closures. The 82nd Street & Roosevelt Avenue Station is part of the Renewal of Five Stations project in Queens, NY, where state-of-good repair improvements are underway at five stations along the #7 Flushing Line.?The work focuses on reconstructing platforms and performing structural rehabilitation. #judlau #mtanyc #heavycivil #subway #liebherr #baycrane #gettingitdone #weekendwork #weareOHLA #webuildexcellence

Our Talent Ambassadors are reaching out to interested engineering and construction management students who are looking for career opportunities!! #OHLAUSA will be participating in the following college fairs this fall! Come visit us to learn more about exciting jobs and career paths with our dynamic company, which delivers challenging infrastructure projects for a multitude of clients throughout the New York metropolitan area, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Please also visit our career site at www.ohla-usa.com for more information! #jobs #opportunities #careers #careertrack #engineering #constructionmanagement #construction #weareOHLA #webuildexcellence New York School: Stony Brook University Date: 09/20/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: Syracuse University Date: 09/24/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: Hofstra University Engineering and Computer Science Career & Internship Fair Date: 10/9/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management Maryland School: University of Maryland – Day 2 STEM Focus Date: 9/25/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management Massachusetts School: Western New England University Date: 9/26/2024 & 10/8/202 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: University of Massachusetts Amherst – Building & Construction Technology Career Fair Date: 9/27/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management

Calling all California engineering and construction management students!! #OHLAUSA will be participating in the following college career fairs this fall! Come visit us to learn more about exciting opportunities and career paths with our dynamic company, which specializes in delivering high-profile heavy civil construction projects throughout California. You can also visit our career site at www.ohla-usa.com/careers for more information on OHLA USA. #jobs #opportunities #careers #careertrack #engineering #constructionmanagement #construction #weareOHLA #webuildexcellence School: Cal Poly Pomona STEM Career Fair Date: 09/20/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: Cal State Northridge STEAM Career Day Date: 09/24/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: Cal State University Fullerton STEM Internship & Career Expo Date: 10/17/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management School: San Diego State University Date: 10/17/2024 Majors: Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management

It's National Construction Appreciation Week! Let’s celebrate the 11 million hardworking men and women in the U.S. construction industry whose talent, dedication, and expertise continuously shape and enhance our built environment. We also want to share a heartfelt thank you with the OHLA team, including our craft personnel and industry partners, for your commitment and determination in building a better, safer, and more sustainable world. You make us proud every single day! #nationalconstructionappreciationweek #construction #appreciation #verticalconstruction #heavycivil #engineering #dedication #determination #appreciation #OHLAUSA #OHLABuilding #Judlau #CommunityAsphalt #OHLASystemsandElectric #weareOHLA #webuildexcellence

OHLA USA's Operations Manager, Jim Farina, P.E., joined an incredible panel of presenters today at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Fast-Track to Success: How Design-Build Delivered the LIRR Elmont UBS Arena Station in New York. The event took place at STV's stunning new office space in the Empire State Building, NYC. Jim presented along with Jason Dayboch, P.E. from MTA LIRR, and Alexander Napoli from STV. The three presenters showcased how the design-build delivery method was key to the success of this impactful project. A huge thank you to all of our presenters, STV for hosting, and to all our industry partners for attending and contributing to this insightful presentation! #OHLAUSA #DesignBuild #Teamwork #Infrastructure #LIRR #UBSArena #DBIA #MTA #STV #NYConstruction #EmpireStateBuilding

Today, we honor and remember all those lost on that fateful day and pray for our first responders who continue to suffer from post-9/11 illnesses. We also take the time to reflect on the role the A/E/C community played in the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Numerous firms came to the aid of our first responders with PPE, construction equipment, and supplies and also responded when called upon by our local agencies to rebuild Lower Manhattan's infrastructure. We salute all those who worked tirelessly and resiliently to build back our beloved city. #OHLAUSA #Judlau #weremember #honor #firstresponders #support #rebuilding #recovery

OHLA USA is pleased to share the news of some recent contract awards in Florida and California! ? In Florida, our subsidiary OHLA Building, has been awarded a design-build contract from Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation (MDCR) for the Master Plan Replacement Jail Site 1 Training and Treatment Center. ? In California, OHLA USA has received a contract to construct the Alvarado 2nd Pipeline Extension. This project will provide safe and sustainable water service to 1.4 million people. Pictured below is the rendering of the MDCR project's Administration Building. Congratulations OHLA Team! More info: https://lnkd.in/dJDQEKm6 #OHLAUSA #OHLABuilding #Florida #California #Infrastructure #WeareOHLA #Webuildexcellence

The Morena Conveyance North Project Reaches an Important Milestone! #OHLAUSA’s Morena Conveyance North project in San Diego, CA recently hit an impressive milestone with the micro-tunneling machine breakthrough of the lower section of the Rose Creek Canyon tunnel.?This was immediately followed by the dismantling of the Herrenknecht micro-tunneling machine. Congratulations to the entire team on these major accomplishments! Up next:?work crews will begin constructing the jacking shaft for the upper section of the Rose Creek Canyon tunnel. ?? Protecting Southern California’s Water Supply ?? The Morena contract requires the installation of almost four miles (20,870 linear feet) of both 48-inch wastewater force main and 30-inch brine centrate pipelines. To house the piping, the OHLA USA team is performing the construction of a jack-and-bore tunnel that runs beneath San Clemente Canyon, Rose Canyon, and Interstate 805. The piping will transport wastewater to the North City Water Reclamation Plant where it will be treated to meet recycled water standards for uses other than drinking. ? The contract’s scope of work also calls for the installation of over four miles of a new Fiber Optic system as well as considerable civil improvements to city streets and walkways. ? Morena Conveyance North is one of many water infrastructure projects in OHLA’s portfolio that safeguard the environment and protect California’s precious water supply.

The construction sector faces unique challenges, and mental health can often take a backseat. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By coming together, we can make a difference and reduce the rising number of suicides in our industry. Here’s how we can take action: ?? Raise Awareness: Start conversations and break the stigma around mental health. Remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. ??Training & Education: Equip workers and leaders with the tools to recognize and support those at risk. A change in personality or changes in a coworker’s demeanor can indicate that they may be struggling. ??Accessible Resources: Provide easy access to counseling services and mental health resources on-site. Employee Assistance Programs can provide a wide range of services to support workers going through a crisis. ??Support Networks: Build strong communities where everyone looks out for each other. Create open communication channels so that everyone has a voice and feels connected to the team. ??Call, Text, or Chat: Dial 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This important resource is available 24 hours a day. Languages spoken: English and Spanish. ??Connect with people you trust: reach out, contact a loved one, and don’t hesitate to express your feelings. ? Together, we can ensure that no one in our industry feels alone. Let’s prioritize mental well-being and create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone. ?? #MentalHealthMatters #ConstructionSafety #SuicidePrevention #SupportEachOther For more information: https://lnkd.in/g8HFRcge

Last week, the OHLA USA West Region team participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hamner Avenue Bridge & Widening project in Norco, California.?The event signifies that the newly constructed 1,200-foot-long, six-lane structure is now open to traffic. The new post-tensioned box-girder bridge features a structural, seismic, and hydraulic state-of-the-art design. The project not only encompassed the construction of the new bridge but also the widening of both southbound and northbound Hamner Avenue from two to six traffic lanes.?Additionally, the project team led by OHLA USA, carried out the demolition of the existing bridge structure and also reconstructed approach roadways and performed channel improvements, utility relocation, and retaining wall construction. Also included was the construction of ramps at the northeast and southeast ends of the bridge to connect to the regional Santa Ana River Trail. The new structure, which is located over the Santa Ana River, will ease congestion between the cities of Norco and Eastvale. Through autumn of this year, the project team will continue executing punch list items, such as the installation of bridge barrier railing and lighting, the construction of the multipurpose bridge trail connection to the Santa Ana River trail, and the completion of landscaping, irrigation systems, and erosion control. Originally built in 1939, the heavily used original bridge structure had two traffic lanes, one in each direction, with no median or shoulders. It paralleled Interstate 15 and was used as an alternate route through the area during traffic congestion, maintenance activities, or freeway emergencies. The original reinforced concrete bridge was approximately 676 feet long and 36 feet wide. The previous bridge was widened and seismically upgraded in 1978. The new bridge’s namesake honoree is former City of Norco Mayor Berwin Hanna. Mr. Hanna is dedicated to public service and public transportation improvements in the region. Photo credit:?Heather Reynolds, OHLA USA #OHLAUSA #westregion #bridge #bridgeconstruction #gettingitdone #infrastructure #heavycivil #engineering #construction #weareOHLA #webuildexcellence