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Advancing Materials, Infrastructure and Standards: A Conversation with Atlas’ Jaclyn Ferraro and Jay Dorst

a-barbagallo — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:20 +0000

At Atlas, technical excellence extends beyond project delivery — it includes advancing the standards, practices and people that shape the construction industry. Jaclyn Ferraro, Senior Concrete Petrographer and Team Manager, and Jay Dorst, National Practice Manager – Forensics and Structural Investigations, highlight their work at Atlas, the complex infrastructure projects they support and their leadership within professional organizations such as the American Concrete Institute, ASTM International and various certification programs.

Together, Jaclyn and Jay embody Atlas’ commitment to technical rigor, collaboration and industry leadership — advancing not only projects, but the standards and practices that shape the built environment.

Both of you work in highly technical disciplines. How would you describe your focus at Atlas?

Jaclyn Ferraro: My role centers on petrography — understanding construction materials at a microscopic level to answer real, practical questions. At Atlas, I manage our petrographic laboratory services while also working nationally on forensic investigations, aggregate evaluations and condition assessments of concrete and construction materials. Whether we’re investigating issues that present themselves during construction, damage that develops over time such as chemical reactions within the concrete, or singular events such as fire damage, the objective is always the same: to provide clear information so clients can make informed decisions about their structures and materials.

Jay Dorst: My focus is broader but complementary to Jaclyn’s work. I support structural and metallurgical engineering, welding, corrosion and specialty testing — often on large, complex infrastructure and building projects. At Atlas, I lead teams involved in quality assurance programs, forensic investigations, source inspections and structural testing. A core part of my role is translating highly technical findings into actionable guidance so owners, agencies and contractors can address challenges while keeping projects moving forward safely.

Much of Atlas’ work involves quality assurance and independent oversight on complex infrastructure projects across the country. Are there any projects you’ve worked on that you find particularly rewarding as a professional in this industry?

Jay Dorst:
One effort that stands out involved providing independent quality assurance and oversight on a large, statewide transportation program. I led teams evaluating weld quality, prestressed concrete girder performance and fabrication conditions across multiple structures. The level of rigor required on projects like this is exceptionally high, as the work supports safety, long-term durability and confidence in major infrastructure investments.

Another impactful example was a high-rise building investigation, where our team performed independent forensic evaluations and laboratory testing to understand contributing factors related to structural performance concerns identified during construction. Projects like these highlight the importance of objective, technical oversight — particularly on fast-paced, complex projects where coordination, accountability and performance expectations are high.

Jaclyn Ferraro: Forensic concrete investigations are always impactful because they help explain what’s happening within the material and why certain behaviors or conditions develop. My work frequently involves evaluating deterioration related to freeze-thaw exposure, chemical attack, strength deficiencies or aggregate reactivity. I also support aggregate qualification and air-void system analyses for airfield paving and heavy-duty pavements.

Professional organizations and certifications play a major role in your work. Why is this involvement so important?

Jaclyn Ferraro: Professional organizations are essential to advancing quality, consistency and technical excellence in the concrete industry. I’ve been an active member of the American Concrete Institute Illinois Chapter (ACI-IL) for more than 10 years and have served on its Board of Directors since 2021. I stepped into executive leadership roles beginning in 2024 and currently serve as Chapter President.

ACI plays a vital role in developing technical resources, best practices and certification programs that influence how concrete is designed, produced, tested and evaluated. At the chapter level, we focus on providing education, professional networking and certification support for practitioners across the state, while remaining closely aligned with national and international standards.

This year’s ACI Convention in Rosemont, Illinois, was especially meaningful. Atlas was a sponsor and ACI-IL was the host and sponsoring chapter. I had the opportunity to co-chair the convention and to welcome attendees during the Opening Session.

Beyond ACI, I’m deeply involved with ASTM International (the American Society for Testing and Materials). ASTM develops industry-standard specifications and test methods used to evaluate the strength, durability and performance of cement and aggregate materials. These standards provide consistency across laboratories, job sites and investigations, and are foundational to quality and repeatability in construction projects. I’m also active with the Society of Concrete Petrographers (SCP), which supports collaboration, peer learning and mentoring within this highly specialized discipline.

Supporting the next generation is one of the most rewarding aspects of this work. I’m especially proud that my Atlas colleague, Alethea Muno, Petrographer II, was recently selected as an ASTM Emerging Professional — a recognition that reflects both her technical potential and Atlas’ broader commitment to cultivating future industry leaders.

Jay Dorst: From an engineering and construction perspective, standards and certifications provide the framework that allows complex projects to move forward with confidence. I’ve been a member of the American Concrete Institute since 2014 and am actively involved in several technical committees that influence construction quality and safety.

I serve as a voting member of ACI Committees C680 and C681, which oversee certification programs for installers and inspectors of post‑installed anchors in concrete, and as a voting member and Vice Chair of ACI Committee 355, which focuses on anchor qualification and performance. I currently serve as Task Group Chair leading efforts to improve anchor testing in moving cracks — work that supports structural performance in seismic and dynamic conditions.

I have also been actively involved with ASTM International for more than 20 years, serving as a member of Committees E6.11 and E6.13. Throughout that time, I have contributed to and drafted multiple ASTM standards related to testing of fiber‑reinforced polymers and anchors to concrete. These standards support consistency and reliability across engineering, construction and forensic investigations.

How do your disciplines intersect when it comes to advanced expertise in safety management and risk mitigation — critical considerations when solving client challenges?

Jay Dorst: Many challenges don’t fit neatly into a single category. A structural concern may be influenced by material behavior, fabrication practices, welding quality or environmental exposure, which makes collaboration essential.

Alongside Jaclyn’s petrography laboratory, within my team, we maintain a forensic metallurgical laboratory, structural engineering support and field-testing teams that provide complementary support depending on the scope of the investigation. This approach allows us to evaluate materials, structural performance and construction practices together, helping clients understand what occurred and how those factors affect durability, performance and safety.

Jaclyn Ferraro: Exactly. Petrography often answers the “why,” while engineering answers the “so what.” At Atlas, those conversations happen naturally across disciplines, allowing us to deliver more complete conclusions.

What keeps you motivated in your work at Atlas?

Jaclyn Ferraro: Solving problems that matter, contributing to the profession through standards development and mentoring the next generation of materials professionals.

Jay Dorst: The combination of technical challenges and real-world impact. When our work strengthens decision-making and supports the quality and safety of the built environment, that’s incredibly rewarding.

Jaclyn Ferraro

Senior Concrete Petrographer and Team Manager

Jaclyn Ferraro is a Senior Concrete Petrographer and Team Manager at Atlas, leading petrographic laboratory services and supporting forensic investigations, aggregate evaluations and materials condition assessments nationwide. She currently serves as President of the American Concrete Institute Illinois Chapter and is actively involved with ASTM International and the Society of Concrete Petrographers.

Jay Dorst, P.E.

National Practice Manager – Forensics and Structural Investigations

Jay Dorst, P.E., serves as the National Practice Manager – Forensics and Structural Investigations at Atlas and brings more than 40 years of experience in structural and metallurgical engineering, welding, corrosion and forensic investigations. Jay manages Atlas’ Oakland, California laboratory, which includes overseeing forensic metallurgical testing, product testing and anchor development, structural field investigations, specialty testing and factory quality control. He also manages the geotechnical group in San Ramon, California and the petrography laboratory in Highland, Indiana. Jay serves in multiple leadership and voting roles within ACI and ASTM and brings a strong focus on technical rigor, quality, safety and real‑world performance.

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Quality at the Core of Texas’ I-35 Northeast Expansion Program

a-barbagallo — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:42 +0000

Independent Quality Oversight for a Critical Texas Corridor

Quality at the Core of Texas’ I‑35 Northeast Expansion Program

The is among the most significant transportation investments underway in Texas. Designed to relieve congestion, improve safety and support long‑term mobility, the program targets a critical corridor serving the San Antonio region. Delivering infrastructure at this scale requires more than design and construction expertise — it demands disciplined, independent quality oversight to protect public investment and deliver long-term value.

Modernizing One of Texas’ Most Congested Interstate Corridors

Spanning several counties, the multi-phase I-35 NEX Program is modernizing one of Texas’ most congested interstate corridors through toll-free elevated lanes, new connector bridges, enhanced interchanges and supporting infrastructure. These improvements are designed to accommodate population growth, regional commuting and freight movement. As the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advances this complex program, independent quality assurance connects early design decisions to field execution.

Building Quality Assurance into the Program from the Start

Since 2021, Atlas has served as an independent quality partner on this program, providing oversight across multiple phases and supporting outcomes that matter to project owners and the communities they serve. In this role, Atlas helps strengthen decision‑making and promotes consistency across delivery teams operating within a complex, multi-phase environment.

Atlas’ involvement began during the design stage of the I-35 NEX Central project — a $1.5 billion effort covering 9.5 miles from I‑410 North to FM 3009 — when the firm was selected to provide independent design quality assurance services. These efforts included design reviews aligned with TxDOT requirements, design‑build contract criteria and accepted engineering practices, helping strengthen constructability and reduce downstream risk early in the program.

That early engagement established a strong technical foundation for large-scale construction and continues to guide Atlas’ role on the project today. On the I-35 NEX Central phase, Atlas provides ongoing quality oversight supporting elevated lanes with direct connectors, curved steel girder bridges and complex foundation systems.

Independent Construction Quality Assurance on I-35 NEX South

That foundation carried directly into construction. In 2024, Atlas was awarded the independent quality assurance services contract for Phase 1 of the I‑35 NEX South Project, an effort to deliver 4.2 miles of toll‑free improvements between I‑410 South and I‑410 North. Serving as both the Professional Services Quality Assurance Firm and Independent Quality Firm, Atlas manages a comprehensive quality program encompassing design reviews, field inspections, materials testing, audits and construction oversight. This work supports elevated viaduct construction utilizing prestressed concrete beams and concrete piers. Within a joint‑venture delivery structure, Atlas provides objective, third‑party oversight that supports accountability and confidence throughout construction.

Protecting Public Investment Through Independent Quality Assurance

Beyond technical execution, independent quality assurance plays a vital role in protecting public investment while supporting safer travel, longer service life and infrastructure that better serves economic activity and daily mobility throughout the region.

“Atlas is proud to partner on the I‑35 NEX Program and help positively impact the San Antonio region,” said Tom Price, Atlas Infrastructure President. “Our work — from design quality reviews to independent construction oversight — reflects how we support DOTs in Texas and across the country on complex programs: steady, objective and focused on consistency across every phase. This approach helps reduce surprises, strengthens accountability and supports infrastructure that makes moving through major cities safer and more reliable for everyone.”

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The Project Coordination Office Saving Chicago Millions in Infrastructure Improvements

a-barbagallo — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:11:35 +0000

Atlas Senior Civil Engineer/On-Site Project Manager Clinton McClure shares insights into Chicago’s Project Coordination Office, which he’s been a part of since 2012.

The ‘Building a New Chicago’ program, a $7-billion infrastructure investment announced by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2012, generated an influx of transportation projects for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), spurring new innovations in the process.

To keep development on schedule, CDOT officials founded the Project Coordination Office (PCO), an internal management agency that could administer work between utility companies and other agencies that help improve the public right of way.

Along with connecting various stakeholders to improve information sharing, the PCO enables efforts to improve city infrastructure and reduces waste and duplication to boost savings across public and private agencies by an average of $22.8 million a year.

It consists of engineers and planners from prime consultant Collins Engineers and its various sub-consultants, including , an Atlas Company, where Clinton McClure has amassed 11 years of experience.

“We developed a mapping application called to visualize project data and identify problem areas that need coordination. DotMaps has been adapted to be used by city officials, utility companies, and even the general public with ChiStreetWork.” — Clinton McClure, Senior Civil Engineer/On-site Project Manager at Atlas

The PCO coordinates infrastructure projects across Chicago by gathering information from public and private utility companies about their capital improvement programs. Personnel are able to coordinate projects with special event planners like the Lollapalooza music festival and the Chicago Marathon hosted by Bank of America.

This includes using maps to identify areas where multiple projects will take place at the same time and communicating with those agencies to develop a succession of projects that minimizes the amount of new asphalt or concrete that is removed by future work. Projects are then recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding that all parties sign before construction takes place.

“An important aspect of the PCO is the open line of communication between us and our client. We’re working very closely to deliver timely infrastructure improvements that benefit the entire city. This program allows us to serve our community through serving our client.” — Dr. Jing (Connie) Li, PhD, PE, President of TranSmart

This ensures that all underground work takes place on a street before final asphalt resurfacing begins, allowing the road surface to remain undisturbed for longer than it would have been otherwise, saving both material and labor costs to the utility or agency that can be allocated towards future construction.

CDOT has recognized the value that the PCO has in promoting cooperation among various stakeholders and driving efficiency in infrastructure improvements.

“[The PCO] has improved collaboration with other agencies and service providers within the public right of way, helping save taxpayers millions of dollars while minimizing disruption for residents and businesses,” said Gia Biagi, a previous CDOT Commissioner. “With a busy construction season around the corner, we look forward to continuing to find ways to improve and streamline the process of delivering infrastructure improvements across Chicago.”[1]

And TranSmart has helped the PCO achieve these improvements, providing support for both project coordination as well as technical review of construction drawings submitted to CDOT for permit approval and GIS analysis of public data for planned construction projects, permits, and recently resurfaced streets.

“The PCO is proudly comprised of dedicated staff across our partner firms who deeply and genuinely care about their city. TranSmart has been a steady and committed sub-consultant partner on this project over the years and has played an important role in helping to create the powerful results that we have delivered for our client,” said Kelly Samara, program manager for CDOT-PCO.

PCO staff engineers include Dillon Rattray-Mattis, Bernard Lodyga, and on-site project manager Clinton McClure, P.E.

The PCO, which some records list as the first of its kind in the U.S., has saved the City $251 million due to its coordination efforts. Today the PCO continues to provide swift management of many infrastructure improvements that help boost the quality of life in Chicago.

[1] “CDOT’s Project Coordination Office Saved Chicago $23.7 Million in 2022” City of Chicago, February 27, 2023. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/future_projects_andconcepts/news/2023/february/ProjectCoordinationOffice.html

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Managing a $400M Infrastructure Investment in Georgia

a-barbagallo — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:09:31 +0000

The new fire station in Decatur, Ga., is one of five being constructed as part of a county-wide infrastructure improvement program.

In 2017, voters in DeKalb County, Ga., overwhelmingly approved a one-cent sales tax increase to fund infrastructure improvements. As the last county in the Atlanta metro area to implement a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), residents were well aware of the positive impact these improvements could have on their communities. Expectations were high. “The public trusted us with this investment, and we had to deliver,” says Zach Williams, DeKalb County’s chief operating officer. “With our staff deep into the day-to-day operations of running the county, we knew we were going to need support to augment our staff and help us define and execute the projects we had identified.”

After conducting a qualification based selection process, county officials selected Atlas Technical Consultants, a national provider of program management and construction management services. “They were simply the best fit. We were aware of their reputation based on their work on other SPLOSTs throughout the state. And they’ve done an outstanding job,” Williams says.

Since 2018, Atlas has been supporting DeKalb County with a multidisciplinary team of designers, managers, schedulers, cost estimators, construction inspectors and administrative support personnel. The sixyear program is expected to result in $400 million in funding for projects such as safety and signal improvements, sidewalks and multi-use trails, updated public safety equipment and facilities, and capital improvements to parks, public clinics, senior centers and libraries. The largest investment is being directed toward resurfacing roadways throughout the county. “With four active paving contracts currently underway, the county is on pace to repave 100 miles of roadway this year. Prior to SPLOST, they only had the resources to see to 10 to 12 miles each year. It’s really been a success story, and all for just that extra penny,” says Chris Kingsbury, program manager for Atlas.

On June 12, more than 200 residents and firefighters attended the grand opening of a new 􀀁re station in the southwest corner of the county– the first in almost a decade. The previous facility was constructed in 1953 and due for an overhaul, but it was not merely a brick-and-mortar improvement. “Chris and his team used these projects to not only modernize the structure but to modernize the way our firefighters carry out their duties. These are the people who are running into burning buildings and they deserve a clean, safe and welcoming environment. We’re also including community rooms in the new firehouses (a total of five will be built) to promote oneness with the community,” Williams says.

DeKalb County’s robust business community is also benefiting from the program. The 20% small business commitment included in the SPLOST agreement has been exceeded each year and mentorprotégé arrangements have been developed to provide valuable work experience to disadvantaged businesses.

For leaders in the county, it was important to use the program as a means of raising the profile of DeKalb, while also providing a higher quality of life for its residents. “It has given DeKalb County an opportunity to assert its place in the metro Atlanta area. We haven’t been able to invest in our infrastructure like other jurisdictions that have had SPLOSTs for decades. This has been a game-changer not only in how our county looks but also in giving our residents a reason to have faith in their government. And Atlas has been a great partner in making that happen,” Williams says.

Communication and transparency have been keys to the program’s success. Using the county’s GIS system, project progress is updated and made available to the public. Residents can simply go to the county’s website, click on a penny icon and then enter their address to see a list of improvements that have been made in their neighborhood. An email hotline was set up where issues can be reported and complaints lodged, but the inbox has remained largely empty. “I think we’ve only had to respond to around five issues, which is just a testament to how the work is being delivered,” says Williams.

SPLOST programs are unique to the state of Georgia, the first was created in 1985, and Atlas has become the go-to consultant for a majority of the programs in the Atlanta metro area, along with others throughout the state. Atlas also does similar CIP development and administration work for public agencies around the country. “I don’t think of Atlas as a consultant— they’re part of us,” Williams says “They have an office that’s closer to me than some of our department heads and we meet on a regular basis. You can definitely say they’re embedded in our staff, and that’s where we need them to be.”

Published by Engineering News-Record (ENR) – Environmental Management On July 1, 2023

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Funding Opportunity: US Launches Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program

a-barbagallo — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:47:49 +0000

Communities experiencing high rates of wildlife-vehicle collisions can now win federal funding for animal crossings and other related projects.

In an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents and improve habitat connectivity, the federal government announced the , a $350-million initiative that aims to establish wildlife corridors along busy roads.

In the United States, between vehicles and big game occur every year — resulting in over 26,000 human injuries, about 200 human deaths, and at least $8 billion in associated costs.

Federal Department of Agriculture data suggests that crossing structures .

The structures pay for themselves relatively quickly by preventing costly and devastating accidents.”— Center for Large Landscape Conservation

General development and road building have disturbed animals’ age-old migration paths since the spawn of Former President Eisenhower’s national highway system.

This landmark legislation, the first-ever investment in addressing wildlife-vehicle collisions, will help transportation officials and environmentalists stitch the remaining wild landscapes back together into functional networks.

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Atlas Selected to Provide Environmental Services Supporting Improved Fish Passage in Washington State

Atlas — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:13:57 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced today that it was awarded a $5 million contract to provide Environmental and Quality Assurance Services to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Atlas’ technical staff will support WSDOT in its efforts to remove fish barriers and improve fish migration patterns in streams and rivers across the state.

Following a Federal culvert injunction, initially issued in 2013, Washington state has been working to remove culverts in areas where highways and roads cross streams and rivers. Atlas technical staff will support WSDOT’s efforts in removing the culverts by providing environmental, engineering, and quality assurance and control services as the state works to remove these barriers and ultimately improve fish passage and migration patterns.

“Atlas has a strong history of providing environmental and quality assurance services in Washington state and throughout the Pacific Northwest,” said L. Joe Boyer, Atlas’ Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to helping our clients meet their environmental goals and are looking forward to providing a comprehensive set of technical services on this important project.”

About Atlas Technical Consultants
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Atlas is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend the lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,500+ employees nationwide, Atlas brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental (ENV); Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC); Engineering & Design (E&D); and Program Management/Construction Management, and Quality Management (PCQM). To learn more about Atlas innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit .

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Atlas Awarded Multiple Construction Materials Testing Contracts with Caltrans

Atlas — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:13:49 +0000

Contracts have a three-year term and combined value of over $11 million

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced today that Alta Vista, an Atlas company, has been awarded multiple Construction Materials Testing and Inspection contracts with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Districts 4 and 7, valued at over $11 million.

“We are excited that Caltrans has chosen Atlas for these contracts, which will help ensure transportation projects throughout the state – including ones that will potentially receive funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) – are delivered in a safe and sustainable manner,” said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer. “We value the trust that Caltrans has placed in Atlas and look forward to working together with the Caltrans team on delivering their mission to provide a safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation network that serves the residents of California.”

Under the contracts, Atlas will provide professional and technical services required for Roadway Construction Field Material Sampling and Testing on an as-needed basis throughout counties in South Bay, Ventura, and Los Angeles. In addition to helping Caltrans achieve its transportation goals, these contracts will be critical in supporting the significant investment California is making in its broadband network as the majority of the fiber optic cable for the network will be laid underneath or adjacent to California’s roads and bridges. Through this contract, Atlas will ensure those networks are constructed without jeopardizing the integrity of the state’s transportation infrastructure.

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Atlas Reselected to Support Federal Aid Projects by the Georgia Department of Transportation

Atlas — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:11:12 +0000

Atlas to provide program management services to local public agencies under a 5-year, $25 million max-value contract

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced today that it has been re-selected by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to provide program management services for ongoing and future transportation projects throughout the state under the Local Administered Projects (LAP) program, which it has been supporting for over twenty years. The contract has a base term of three years with two, one-year extension options, and has a maximum value of $25 million.

The LAP program guides and supports local public agencies to manage activities on projects that receive Federal-aid funding through a set of standard policies. This will include projects that will potentially receive funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). In Georgia, over 20 percent of the national Federal-aid program is administered by local public agencies, which can represent several hundreds of projects annually. Under the contract, Atlas’ technical staff will work alongside staff from GDOT and local public agencies in cities and counties throughout the state to provide program management services. These services span the project lifecycle from award of funding through construction and to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently while protecting the natural resources of the State.

“A key pillar of Atlas’ corporate purpose is our dedication to providing the communities in which we live and work with safe and sustainable infrastructure solutions,” said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer. “Atlas has a deep history of providing professional and technical services to GDOT, and we are excited to be able to continue to work closely with local agencies throughout the state in helping to achieve their transportation infrastructure goals.”

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Atlas Awarded $26 Million Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation

Atlas — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:11:09 +0000

Reselected to provide services for Georgia Department of Transportation Southeastern District Under Three Year Contact

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $26 million contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services, including contract administration, inspection, and materials sampling and testing for the construction projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (Georgia DOT)Southeastern District.

“We are proud of our ongoing relationship with Georgia DOT – an agency that prides itself on providing sustainable mobility solutions for the citizens of Georgia— and we are excited to build on our success of providing them with technical services under this new contract,” said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer. “We value the trust that GDOT has placed in us to accomplish their transportation infrastructure goals, on time and on budget.”

Under the three-year contract, Atlas will provide all CE&I services including contract administration, inspection, and materials sampling and testing for the construction projects for the Southeastern District, including, but not limited to, widening and reconstruction of roads and highways, rehabilitation of asphalt and concrete pavement, and bridge replacement and resurfacing. Under the contract, Atlas will provide Georgia DOT a dedicated team of full-time employees ranging from Projects Engineers, Bridge Inspectors, Senior Inspectors, and Inspectors to Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS)/Signal Inspectors, Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule Reviewers, and Compliance Officers.

Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways and is committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The southeastern district is comprised of 26 counties in Southeast Georgia. This diverse area encompasses the entire coastal region, which includes Savannah, Brunswick and the Golden Isles, and is home to the Georgia Ports Authority, Kings Bay Naval Base, the Plant Hatch nuclear facility and the Okefenokee Swamp.

“The Department has an excellent history with Atlas. I am excited and look forward to working on future construction challenges with Atlas to advance the quality of Georgia highway construction,” said Bryan G. Czech, District Construction Engineer with the Georgia DOT.

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Working, Restoring Pacific Northwest Salmon Habitat

a-barbagallo — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:22:15 +0000

Atlas, O’Neill Service Group and partners are driving Salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest.

State and local habitat enhancement dollars are funding the rebuilding of critical infrastructure to better serve fish and human populations. Salmon are a critical part of the region’s ecology and culture; Atlas is positioned to be a part of its recovery.

Washington State Department of Transportation’s program to replace more than 400 non-conforming culverts beneath state highways is one of these programs. Atlas is developing National Environmental Policy Act documents, Section 404 and 401 permit applications, performing quality assurance and environmental/material testing for these projects to restore hundreds of miles of historic breeding and rearing habitat statewide. Fish have already returned to stream habitat above the repaired culvert replacements. Atlas is under contract for 35 culvert replacement projects in Washington.

As construction manager for King County, Atlas is also removing old levees and reestablishing critical floodplain habitat along the region’s major rivers. The levee setback program is a major win for both salmon and the local communities, improving flood protection function and reconnecting habitat. Historic runs of chum salmon are returning to newly created channels like the one at Lones Levee Setback and Floodplain Restoration Project.

Atlas looks forward to many years of important restoration in the Pacific Northwest.

Published by Engineering News-Record (ENR) – Environmental Management
On August 1, 2022

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