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#Volkert100 | Boredelonville Floodgate Built between 1929 and 1931, the Bordelonville Floodgate was a key component of the Mississippi River and Tributaries program, which was part of the Flood Control Act of 1928. This important infrastructure project was designed to divert potential floodwaters from the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana away from populated areas and direct them into adjacent water bodies, helping to protect communities from flooding. In recognition of its historical significance, the Bordelonville Floodgate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, further solidifying its place in engineering history. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the milestones and achievements that have shaped Volkert’s legacy over the past 100 years. #Volkert100 #ThisisVolkert #VolkertHistory #100YearsStrong #EngineeringLegacy

Got some of the best news this week! Feeling very accomplished and fortunate to be in such a rewarding profession.

In March 2025, Traci Williams, CCM, Program Manager at Volkert, was honored by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin as one of the city’s StrongHer candidates, a program he launched to celebrate and elevate women making a difference in Birmingham. Now in its fifth year, the StrongHer campaign highlights women who are breaking barriers and creating lasting change in their communities. Volkert is proud to celebrate Traci Williams, a leader who has helped shape Birmingham’s infrastructure for over 20 years. Growing up in Birmingham, Traci was drawn to building and problem-solving, which led her to study engineering and later earn a BS degree in Building Science from Auburn University. After gaining experience in construction, Traci joined Volkert, where she has managed over $1 billion in projects that have transformed the city. She has played a key role in major projects such as the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport - BHM expansion and the Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit System. The BRT project was especially meaningful to her, as its East Terminus Station was built near the neighborhood where she grew up. Traci is also a founding board member of The Brilliant Black Girl Collective, helping to raise scholarship funds for Black female high school seniors in Birmingham. “I was one of those kids who believed the teachers when they said you can be anything you want to be. It was important for me to give back to little Black girls like me," says Williams. 🔗 Read more on our insights page here: https://loom.ly/g9GSl9E #ThisisVolkert #EmployeeSpotlight

Volkert recently attended the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Conference, alongside professionals and transportation leaders. Representing Volkert at the conference were Daniel Parker and Hollynn Ricker, P.E. who had the opportunity to connect with peers and explore new opportunities to support the growing rail industry. As a new Associate Business Member of ASLRRA, Volkert brings a century of experience in delivering infrastructure solutions across the country. We’re proud to support short line and regional railroads by providing specialized engineering and program management services including railroad design and CEI, bridge design, site civil design, NEPA compliance, grant writing, GIS mapping, and program/construction management. We’re excited to be part of the ASLRRA community and to support the continued growth and success of short line and regional railroads. #ThisisVolkert #Railroad #ProgramManagement #ASLRRA #Volkert100 #ShortLineRailroads

Volkert is attending the 2025 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference! Come meet our team at Booth #5. #ThisisVolkert In attendance: Esther Betancourt, CPSM, Jason Cawrse, Ben Lineberry Jr, PE, Kenny Wynne, Thang Nguyen, and Trisha Davis Clark.

#Volkert100 | Bonnet Carre Spillway Shortly after the company’s founding, the Great Flood of 1927 prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin one of the largest civil engineering projects in U.S. history, the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project. Our firm’s contribution to this effort included designing the foundations for the Bonnet Carré Spillway. The spillway, located about twelve miles upriver from New Orleans, is made up of a complex system of floodgates that were constructed to help manage floodwater from the Mississippi River. Nearly a century after its construction, the spillway remains a vital piece of infrastructure that continues to protect the region by diverting potential floodwaters into Lake Pontchartrain. #Volkert100 #ThisisVolkert #VolkertHistory #100YearsStrong #EngineeringLegacy

Our team is at the TxDOT Roadway Design & Bridge Conference in Corpus Christi, TX! We’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, sharing innovative ideas, and exploring the latest advancements in roadway and bridge design. In attendance: Brian Huntsinger, Adeliza Ramirez, William Shekarchi, Bethany Shearrer, (Back Row): Trevor Reed, Mike Behrens, Travis Falls, and paul reitz. #ThisisVolkert #ThisisVolkertTexas #RoadwayDesign #BridgeConference #InnovationInInfrastructure

Volkert was proud to be a sponsor at the Forsyth County State of the County event in Georgia. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful event in one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia. #ThisisVolkert #ForsythCountyState Pictured: N. Marie Njie, PhD, Arthur Hooks, AshleyAnn Adams Chambers, MBA, Lisa Exley, and Abbas E.-Meybodi.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! At Volkert, safety is our top priority, not just on project sites but on the road as well. We are committed to protecting our employees, their families, and the communities we serve by raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The National Safety Council’s Distracted Driving Myth vs. Fact Quiz challenges you to separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about driving distractions. Take a few minutes to test your knowledge and help spread awareness. Encourage your coworkers, friends, and family to take the quiz and make safer choices behind the wheel. 🔗 Take the quiz here: https://loom.ly/_03_NCI #DDAM #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #ThisisVolkert #DriveSafely #EyesForward #DriveSafe #NSC #DriveSafe

#Volkert100 | Mobile Headquarters In 1926, the company established its first Mobile, Alabama, office to support work on the Mobile Bay Causeway and the Alabama State Docks. By the onset of World War II, the firm had fully relocated to Mobile under J.P. Ewin and Waterman Steamship. When David Volkert acquired the company in 1954, he set up its headquarters on Savannah Street in Mobile. As the firm continued to grow, it moved to a new home on Moffett Road in 1966. In 2018, Volkert’s corporate office transitioned to its current location in Mobile’s RSA Tower. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the history that brought us to our centennial! #Volkert100 #ThisisVolkert #VolkertHistory #100YearsStrong #EngineeringLegacy