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California Engineering Contractors awarded ASCE Section 9 “Outstanding Bridge Project” for 2024
December 18th, 2024
California Engineering Contractors Inc. (CEC) was recently the recipient of the ASCE Section 9 “Outstanding Bridge Project” for 2024. CEC was recognized for their unique and innovative work on rehabilitating the Old River Bridge for Caltrans on Highway 4 near Discovery Bay. Built in 1915, the center swing bridge required all new electrical and control systems as well as replacement and upgrades to gears, drives and mechanical components dating back to the original construction over 100 years ago. Work was completed safely and successfully, all while maintaining the original look and character of this historic structure and protecting critical local wildlife.California Engineering Contractors Inc. (CEC) was recently the recipient of the ASCE Section 9 “Outstanding Bridge Project” for 2024. CEC was recognized for their unique and innovative work on rehabilitating the Old River Bridge for Caltrans on Highway 4 near Discovery Bay. Built in 1915, the center swing bridge required all new electrical and control systems as well as replacement and upgrades to gears, drives and mechanical components dating back to the original construction over 100 years ago. Work was completed safely and successfully, all while maintaining the original look and character of this historic structure and protecting critical local wildlife.
CEC continues to make substantial progress on the Port of Oakland's contract #2022-08-M1
December 11th, 2024
California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) continues to make substantial progress on the Port of Oakland's contract #2022-08-M1. The project increases the mooring capacity of the Port of Oakland's Middle Harbor Berths (55-59) from vessels with 18,000 containers to those carrying 24,000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalents). The work on this project consists of furnishing and installing marine bollards and fenders, including, but not limited to, removal and disposal of existing bollards and fenders (circa 2000), installing wharf strengthening bracing beams at Berths 55-56 fender locations, drilling and installing new anchor bolts, and placing and fastening bollards, fenders and associated hardware. At completion, the project will install 92 new fenders and 85 new bollards.
California Engineering Contractors, Inc. has been awarded two 2023 R.E.A.L. Safety Awards by United Contractors
June 3rd, 2024
California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) received two 2023 R.E.A.L. Safety Awards by United Contractors – Most Improved Safety Rating and 100,001 to 250,000 Man-Hour categories. CEC is being recognized for its commitment to jobsite safety. These awards reflect CEC’s commitment to Safety.
Petaluma Bridge - Emergency Bridge Fender Repair - Project Complete
June 3rd, 2024
Work has completed on the MRN37 PM: 14.47 Emergency Bridge Fender Repair Project. The project temporarily repaired the Petaluma River Bridge fender following a water vessel allision. The work entailed positioning a crane mounted on a spud barge just outside the navigation channel, removing the damaged fenders from the channel, and installing a floating pneumatic sling fender system consisting of two floating pneumatic sling fenders to protect the bridge structure.
Bart TBT –John L. Martin Partnering Project of the Year Award
May 16th, 2024
The BART TransBay Tube (TBT) Seismic Safety upgrade team has been awarded the 2024 John L. Martin Partnering Project of the Year Award. The prestigious award recognizes teams that have implemented the International Partnering Institute’s best practices and have fostered high-trust and collaborative relationships on their projects. This project was a joint venture between California Engineering Contractors and Shimmick Construction. The team made numerous upgrades to the tube including the pumping and electrical systems and installed a curved inner steel lining to key sections of the 3.6-mile-long tube in the BART system.
ENR Articles feature two CEC Projects
May 15th, 2024
Engineering News-Record (ENR) articles feature two CEC projects. Read them here: Antioch Bridge Seismic Retrofit and San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Demolition.
Work has begun on the Port of Oakland – Berths 55-59 Retrofit
May 15th, 2024
CEC has begun construction at the Port of Oakland Berths 55-59. Crews will replace 96 rubber cone fenders and 85 200-ton bollards. Scope of work also includes the installation of 14 new 300-ton bollards.
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