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Judlau Vaults 80 spots on ENR's Top 400 Contractors List
The Judlau Companies climbed 80 spots on Engineering News Record’s prestigious list of the Top 400 Contractors released in May 2011. We rank 113th on the Top 400 list, and 33rd on the list of the Top Domestic Heavy Contractors. In these challenging economic times, Judlau Contracting and its affiliates are looking at new markets and areas of opportunity. We remain committed to excellence, safety, dependability and on-time performance wherever we are called upon to build our nation’s infrastructure.
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OHL Acquires Equity Interest in Judlau Contracting
On November 30, 2010, OHL USA, a member of the OHL Group, acquired an equity interest in Judlau Contracting. Among the world’s largest construction firms, OHL will provide the additional resources and technical expertise to take Judlau to the next level as one of America’s premier builders in the heavy construction and infrastructure marketplace.
The strategic partnership expands OHL’s construction activity in the United States, and in turn, helps Judlau grow and provide even greater value and service to our clients. According to Thomas Iovino, Judlau’s founder and CEO, “Judlau will pursue larger, more complex projects, while continuing to undertake the basic transportation-oriented infrastructure projects that have been the core of our business for nearly three decades.” Mr. Iovino will continue as CEO, maintaining his day-to-day executive responsibilities.
The OHL Group operates in 26 countries around the world, and recorded revenues of $6.1 billion in 2009.
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Judlau Hailed for Reaching a Significant Milestone
Judlau's continued success on the East Side Access was recognized in a recent article in Tunnels and Tunnelling International. The article highlights the completion of a series of short rail tunnels below Grand Central Station using a Robbins Main Beam TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine). To read the entire article, please click here.
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The Judlau Companies Shine Among Industry Peers
The Judlau Companies rank second among Transportation Contractors, fourth among General Contractors and fourth among Public Contractors in the tri-state region, according to New York Construction magazine. In addition, the Judlau Companies rank 193rd on the prestigious ENR list of the 2010 Top 400 Contractors, vaulting 90 places in two years.
In September 2009, the Judlau Companies received two "Best of 2009" awards from New York Construction. The South Ferry Terminal Project is the Project of the Year in the Transportation category, and the White Plains Road Line Project received an Award of Merit in the same category. The magazine, which covers New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, extended its competition to New England this year.
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May - June 2009: Judlau Wins Two New York City Transit Projects
In May, Judlau was the low bidder on the NYCT Contract for the Construction of a Vent Plant at Jackson Avenue, Astoria (BMT) Queens Boulevard (IND) and Crosstown (IND) Lines. The project, which will run through September 2012, primarily consists of the placement of four new fan systems and construction of a concrete connecting plenum between two existing subway line systems. Additional work includes the refurbishment and replacement of existing surface dampers and vents, as well as the creation of a new median along the length of Jackson Avenue, and the reinforcement of existing structural steel.
In June, in a joint venture, Judlau was the low bidder on a NYCT project for Improvements to Seven Stations and Line Structure Rehabilitation, West End Line (BMT) in the Borough of Brooklyn. The work involves the rehabilitation of approximately three miles of elevated line structure, a major rehabilitation of one station, and moderate rehabilitation of six stations. The project duration is expected to be 31 months.
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March 2009: Judlau Lands Culver Line Project
On March 5, 2009 New York City Transit issued the notice of award to Judlau Contracting for the Rehabilitation of the Culver Line Viaduct. This $178.8 million project is located in Brooklyn and will include rehabilitation of the concrete viaduct deck including waterproofing; removal of existing track, signal work and cables within the viaduct limit to permit repair and rehab of the existing concrete deck; installation of new water proofing, protection concrete, and new track drainage system, 16,000 feet of new LVT Track, and a new signal system.
Four Judlau Companies -- Judlau Contracting (as the general contractor), TC Electric, J-Track, and Welkin Mechanical -- came together, offering the owner an integrated full-service approach. The bid highlighted our strength as a multi disciplined company. We look forward to delivering a safe, quality job that is on time and within budget.
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January 2009: Gold Award Recognizes J-Track's Commitment to Safety
For two years in a row, J-Track has been the proud recipient of the prestigious Gold Award in the "2008 NRC / RT&S / Commercial Insurance Associates Safe Railroad Contractor of the Year Contest." The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) noted that a record 46 companies participated in the 2009 contest.
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December 2008: Judlau Companies Receives Prestigious Reccognition
In December 2008 the Judlau Companies received four "Best of 2008"Awards from New York Construction magazine, recognizing construction excellence across the tri-state area. The coveted awards are for the Myrtle-Wyckoff Station Complex Rehabilitation Project, which was selected as the Best Mass Transit Project; the Port Authority Ferry Terminal at the World Financial Center, which was cited as the Best Public Works Project; the Pelham Parkway Station Rehabilitation Project, which received an award of merit in the Mass Transit category; and the Hudson River Park Pier 86 Restoration Project, which won an award of merit in the Marine category.
A jury of industry experts judged a record 268 entries and selected 36 winners from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, based on project management, client service, safety, design and functionality. The winners were honored at an awards breakfast and featured in the December 2008 issue of the magazine. They will be entered in the National Best of 2008 competition and judged against winning entries from other areas of the country.
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October 2008: Judlau Projects Win “Building of America” Awards
Three Judlau projects have been selected as “Building of America” award winners in the New York Tri-State area by Real Estate & Construction Review magazine.
The Myrtle-Wyckoff Station Complex; South Ferry Terminal Finishes and Systems; and Signal System Reconfiguration, Track M, Jerome Avenue Line IRT projects are among the honorees, cited as the region's most innovative, unique and challenging projects, and making a positive impact on the community.
A selection committee reviewed submitted projects based on several criteria, including unique design or construction elements, innovative solutions, efficient and effective planning and execution, and broader economic impact. The winners will be featured in the 2009 Real Estate & Construction Review - New York Tri-State Edition.
This recognition comes on the heels of two “Best of 2008” Awards from New York Construction magazine, recognizing construction excellence across the tri-state area (see below).
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Fall 2008: East SIde Access Recognized As Top Project By New York Construction.
The East Side Access project, an ambitious multi-billion dollar project by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, was recently cited by New York Construction magazine as the Top Project in New York in 2007.
Judlau Contracting, in a joint venture, has put together two 200-ton tunnel boring machines on a mile-long journey from First Avenue to the famed Grand Central Terminal. The contract includes tunnel boring, drilling, blasting excavation and concrete tunnel lining.
The joint venture is also constructing new underground chambers, which will facilitate passenger arrivals and departures on the Long Island Rail Road. The result of both efforts will be increased capacity for one of the nation’s busiest commuter lines, a significantly shorter daily commute for over 160,000 passengers, eight new tracks and a beautiful new station and concourse.
New York Construction focused on the Top 40 projects that broke ground in 2007 covering a wide range of sectors from public works to residential to mixed-use. East Side Access was ranked number one.
For over 25 years Judlau has been involved in some of the most significant construction projects in the New York metro area, and for good reason: Outstanding team work, on-time performance, and unmatched attention to detail, safety and excellence.
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