Awards

Florida transportation project receives 2019 National Design-Build Merit Award

August 2019 – Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) honors the best design-build projects from
across the nation annually. This year, the Florida State Road 9B Phase III (SR 9B) project, which Arcadis
served as the lead design firm, received the DBIA National Merit Award in the Transportation category.
SR 9B Phase III is a vital transportation link for the rapidly growing Northwest St. Johns County region of
Florida. The final 2.5 miles limited access highway project features include: nine bridge structures, four
pairs of overpass bridges, prefabricated pedestrian bridge, full intelligent traffic system (ITS), and
lighting. The design-build team worked closely with Florida Department of Transportation and all project
stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from the previous SR 9B Phase II project, as well as working
on concurrent improvement projects to fully integrate the entire corridor with adjacent projects. Learn
more.

Arcadis Receives 2017 EBJ Business Achievement Award

March 2018 — Environmental Business Journal, a business research publication which provides high value strategic business intelligence to the environmental industry, has honored Arcadis with a business achievement award for its acquisition of E2 ManageTech in 2017. Arcadis was recognized for its commitment to grow its environmental health and safety (EHS) services for clients who are increasingly looking to enterprise technology solutions to better manage their risk, compliance and governance programs. The 2017 EBJ awards were presented at the Environmental Industry Summit XVI in San Diego on March 21, 2018. The Environmental Industry Summit is an annual three-day executive retreat hosted by EBI, Inc. and 2020 Environmental Group.

Wendell “Buddy” Barnes Awarded 2018 Engineer of the Year

January 2018 - Wendell “Buddy” Barnes has been recognized by the National Society of Professional Engineers as 2018 Engineer of the Year, Houston Chapter, a major recognition of Buddy's contributions over his 50-year career in the Houston area. Buddy enjoys working with young staff and engineers to help them grow and mature, and believes knowledge and experience were meant to be shared. Congratulations, Buddy!

Joe Berman Named in Top 100 for Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility by NY City & State Magazine

December 2017 - Joe Berman, Arcadis Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Senior Consultant, was named a Responsible 100 Honoree by City & State magazine in December 2017. The award is an annual recognition honoring 100 of New York’s most outstanding corporate citizens. Joe spearheads corporate initiatives that enhance brand identity, reduce operational costs, improve organizational efficiencies, eliminate waste, mitigate risks and reduce environmental impacts.

Predictive Storm Models Recognized with Innovation Award

November 2017 - Congratulations to Arcadians Hugh Roberts and Zach Cobell in winning a High Performance Computing Innovation Award from Hyperion Research for developing storm surge models to accurately simulate flood patterns from historical storms and predict the impacts of coastal protection strategies as part of the New York City Mayor's Office Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency. The models can define impending surges and help urban planners and engineers determine what kinds of tidal barriers and levees might reduce flooding in light of continued sea level rise and climate change. More on the award here.

Arcadis and Partners Win Grand Award from ACEC for Desalination Plant

April 2017 – The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, created in part by Arcadis and providing 50 million gallons per day of reliable, potable water for a thirsty San Diego County, won a prestigious Grand Award as part of the American Council of Engineering Companies’ Engineering Excellence Awards competition. Arcadis’ role at the plant, owned by Poseidon Water, involved providing engineering design and construction assistance services. ACEC also awarded Arcadis a National Recognition Award for its work on the Middle Harbor Redevelopment Program, Phase 1 at the Port of Long Beach, California. This extensive multi-year project involved connecting and upgrading two existing shipping terminals and transforming them into a single, fully automated terminal. Arcadis provided construction management oversight and environmental services during phase one construction of the $450 million project.

Arcadis Project Video Voted Best Among Industry Peers

April 2017 -The Society for Marketing Professional Services Colorado, a community of marketing and business development professionals dedicated to enhancing the architecture/engineering/construction industry, has handed Arcadis a 2017 Marketing Excellence Award in the video category in recognition of our iPhone-shot, in-house produced Coney Island Creek Resiliency Study video. The award-winning video serves a dual purpose by not only highlighting engineering expertise but also the Arcadis commitment to improving quality of life in the communities in which we work.

Climate Change Award for Coney Island Creek Study

March 2017 - Arcadis has been handed a Business Achievement Award in the category of ‘Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience’ by the Climate Change Business Journal for our post-Sandy Coney Island Creek Resiliency Study. In anticipation of future storm events, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Mayor's Office of Recovery and Resiliency, commissioned Arcadis to prepare a study and develop recommendations for improved flood protection that minimizes environmental impact, improves water quality and enhances community recreation while mitigating the dangers posed by storms and sea level rise. More on the award can be read here.

Intelligence Award for Inaugural Sustainable Cities Water Index

March 2017 - Each year the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) recognizes outstanding business performance in the environmental industry via the EBJ Business Achievement Awards competition. Having solicited the environmental industry for nominations, EBJ handed Arcadis a Business Achievement Award in the category of ‘Industry Intelligence’ for publishing our first Sustainable Cities Water Index, that measures 50 global cities across a broad spectrum of sustainability issues impacting water resiliency, efficiency and quality. The study highlights the importance of water as a critical urban asset that is imperative to long-term success, economic development and overall sustainability. More on the award can be read here.

Back to Back Awards for Ohio’s 86-year-old Anthony Wayne Bridge

March 2017 – Arcadis’ rehabilitation design to preserve Toledo’s historic 86-year-old Anthony Wayne Bridge, providing a major east-west transportation link in northwestern Ohio, has been recognized with two awards. We’re thrilled to receive a 2016 Association for Bridge Construction & Design Central and Northeast Ohio Chapter Outstanding Rehabilitated Major Bridge Award as well as a 2017 American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio Engineering Excellence Honor Award. Arcadis was hired by the Ohio Department of Transportation as primary design consultant to develop a long-term rehabilitation strategy to preserve Ohio’s only remaining cable suspension bridge.

Water Reclamation Facility Receives Honor Award from ACEC Ohio

March 2017 – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Ohio Chapter has presented an Honor Award to Arcadis and its partners as part of ACEC Ohio’s 2017 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. The award-winning ‘Activated Sludge Improvements’ project located in West Carrollton, Ohio, carried out for Montgomery County Environmental Services, involved reducing energy use, improving performance and installing a new aeration system at the County’s Western Regional Water Reclamation Facility. Since completion, Montgomery County has reduced energy usage by 50 percent at the facility, saving over $50,000 per month. Arcadis was responsible for performing preliminary design, detailed design and assisted the County with construction administration and oversight.

Christi Fu Selected as Engineering Mentor of the Year

March 2017 - Christi Fu, deputy operations manager, has been selected as Engineering Mentor of the Year by the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentor Program of Los Angeles. Having been a mentor for 10 years, Christi meets with students twice a month after school during the academic year to bring them to construction sites and engineering offices to share the benefits of engineering and offer career path advice. For more information about the ACE Mentor Program, click here.

Environmental Project of the Year Awarded to Arcadis

February 2017 - The American Public Works Association announced winners of its 2016 Genesee Valley Branch Awards, with Arcadis recognized for work performed on the Monroe County Water Authority Canal Crossing project, New York. As primary consultant, Arcadis was responsible for design/construction oversight of the installation of a new water supply transmission main across the New York State Canal to improve reliability of supply to a population of approximately 70,000 residents. The project received the Environmental Project of the Year Award.

Ann Arbor Treatment Facility Awarded Civil Engineering Project of the Year

February 2017 – The American Society of Civil Engineers Southeastern Michigan Branch has awarded Arcadis an ‘Outstanding Civil Engineering Project of the Year Award’ for renovation work undertaken on the Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant. The facility previously consisted of two distinct entities: the 9.5mgd west plant constructed in the 1930s and the 20mgd east plant constructed in the late 1970s. Because of the failing condition of the west plant, it was taken out of service prior to the project and therefore the city relied solely on the capacity and performance of the east plant for wastewater treatment. Given these existing conditions, and the need for continuous wastewater treatment, the city assigned Arcadis to design and provide construction services for the demolition, removal and complete replacement of the older west plant followed by the rehabilitation of the east plant. Arcadis completed design in January 2012 with project completion scheduled for September 2017.

Arcadis Vice President Elected to Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Board of Directors

January 2017 – Arcadis is pleased to announce the election of Chris Hill, Arcadis vice president and water supply and treatment lead, to the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Board of Directors. The foundation conducts research to treat and recover beneficial materials from wastewater, stormwater, and seawater including water, nutrients, energy, and biosolids, with the board having sole authority for the foundations' research activities, including awarding research contracts and providing policy and funding direction. Joining the board, Chris brings over 20 years’ experience in municipal drinking water quality, treatment, and treatment facility design. Click for more information on WE&RF.

Port of Long Beach Project Recognized for Stellar Construction Management

January 2017 – The Construction Management Association of America Southern California Chapter has presented a 2017 Project Achievement Award to Arcadis in recognition for work carried out on the Port of Long Beach Slip No. 1, East Basin Fill and Wharf D28 Demolition project. The award, in the category of ‘Transportation / Port $11 – 50 Million,’ celebrates outstanding achievement in the practice of construction management. Arcadis was responsible for providing construction management services for Phase 1 of the development program, including ten projects with a construction value of over $450M.

Arcadis Water Specialist Named Young Professional of the Year

December 2016 - The American Council of Engineering Companies has named Arcadis’ Ashley Evans as Young Professional of the Year. Ashley is an assistant project manager leading water quality efforts across the country. With a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and master’s in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Ashley is not only focused on giving back to the industry through developing innovative solutions but is also dedicated to the future generation of engineers and scientists by working to ensure them the same opportunities to gain knowledge and experience she received.

Eight Excellence in Construction Awards for Arcadis

December 2016 – Arcadis has received eight 2017 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies spanning four states across multiple sectors. The awards recognize projects from California, New York, Texas and Ohio that represent significant contributions to civil engineering progress and to society. Click here to learn more.

AMEX Lounge Scoops Excellence in Construction Award

November 2016 – During the recent Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston Awards Ceremony, the project team at American Express’ new Centurion Lounge at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport came home with a 2016 Excellence in Construction Award. The project won first place in the category of “Interior Construction”, and finished runner-up in ABC’s category of “Best of Houston.” Click here to learn more.

Carlsbad Desalination Plant Voted Design-Build Project of the Year

November 2016 – Fending off competition from 29 projects across nine categories, the $922 million Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, where Arcadis provided engineering design and construction assistance services, was recognized as the 2016 Design-Build Project of the Year, the first time a water/wastewater project has received such recognition by The Design-Build Institute of America. For more information on the project and the award, click here.

Award of Significance for Georgia Traffic Signal Project

November 2016 – At the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of Georgia 2016 Best of ITS Awards, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Statewide Traffic Signal Software Upgrade Project was honored with a Project of Significance Award. GDOT is working in partnership with Intelight, Inc. and Arcadis to convert all 9,500 traffic signals across Georgia to new software enabling GDOT to monitor signal data received every tenth of a second allowing real time adjustments to optimize performance and reduce congestion. For more information on the project click here.

AREMA Recognizes Chris Evensen for Service as Chairman

September 2016 – Arcadis rail facilities practice leader Chris Evensen received a certificate of recognition from Brian Lindamood, American Railroad Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way (AREMA) President, and Beth Caruso, AREMA Executive Director and CEO, for his outstanding service as Chairman of Committee 14 – Yards & Terminals. Evensen was presented this award during the Presidents Luncheon at the AREMA 2016 Conference & Exposition. Evensen has also held previous roles as committee Vice Chair and Secretary, resulting in nine years of service to railroad committee leadership.

Water Environment Federation Recognizes Ifetayo Venner for Water Reuse Leadership

September 2016 – Congratulations to Ifetayo Venner, Arcadis water supply & treatment lead and associate vice president, in receiving a Leadership Award at the Water Environment Federation’s 2016 Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) for her leadership in helping to develop the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) Water Reuse Roadmap Primer. The roadmap, officially released Tuesday, September 27 at the WEFTEC Innovation Pavilion, aims to promote water reuse—specifically recovering resources from wastewater—as an important part of a diverse and resilient water management strategy. Take a look at the roadmap by clicking here.

Verdantix Global EHS Summit Awards 2016

May 2016 – Arcadis, in partnership with utility company Southern California Edison (SCE), recently won a prestigious Verdantix Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Information Management Award for the implementation of a compliance-strengthening EHSync project. Congratulations to the Arcadis Southern California Edison team on such a great achievement! Accepting the award was Devesh Sinha of Arcadis (pictured left), Terri Roberts of SCE and Gary Bacon of Arcadis.