This month of May, our safety topic highlights the important elements of performing work with electrical components. Here at ICS, we`ve implemented preventive measures and health and safety practices to minimize the risk of electrical work injuries, including shocks, burns, or falls, which can occur if protocols are improperly followed.
To minimize the risk of electrical injuries, we prioritize key measures such as lockout-tagout procedures, using non-conductive tools and equipment, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper housekeeping on-site. Lockout-tagout involves systematically de-energizing live areas after work, with clear tagging to alert workers in the surrounding area. Non-conductive tools substantially reduce the risk of electrical shocks and when combined with Level D PPE, these practices effectively mitigate hazards for personnel arriving and leaving the job site. Mistakes can and do happen. As such, always verify a potential energy source before commencing work and look out for one another!
This month of May, our safety topic highlights the important elements of performing work with electrical components. Here at ICS, we`ve implemented preventive measures and health and safety practices to minimize the risk of electrical work injuries, including shocks, burns, or falls, which can occur if protocols are improperly followed.
To minimize the risk of electrical injuries, we prioritize key measures such as lockout-tagout procedures, using non-conductive tools and equipment, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper housekeeping on-site. Lockout-tagout involves systematically de-energizing live areas after work, with clear tagging to alert workers in the surrounding area. Non-conductive tools substantially reduce the risk of electrical shocks and when combined with Level D PPE, these practices effectively mitigate hazards for personnel arriving and leaving the job site. Mistakes can and do happen. As such, always verify a potential energy source before commencing work and look out for one another!
Our ICS Birthday - April 30th marks the exact day of Innovative Construction Solutions’ (ICS) incorporation here in California and the birth of a different kind of construction company. Our journey has been nothing short of unique and memorable, from the early days of hustling to now celebrating 25 years of building trust and lasting relationships! Thank you to our colleagues, clients, friends and family - we truly couldn’t have made it here without you and we are overwhelmingly grateful to those who have put their trust in our mission. We were especially overwhelmed with gratitude at our celebratory 25th Anniversary Party just this last Thursday, as we welcomed almost 200 guests to celebrate with us over a classy evening of fun and games at the Marconi Auto Museum (stay tuned for those photos)!
And with that, a personal thank you from our co-founders!
Hirad Emadi, P.E. – President and Co-Owner: “Thank you to our valued clients for putting your trust in ICS with your important projects; thank you to our trusted partners, vendors, and subcontractors; and, a heartful thanks to our team at ICS. You are the soul of this company, and your hard work and dedication to serving our purpose are a huge part of why we are here after 25 years!"
John R. White – Executive Vice President and Co-Owner: “25 years! I had no idea this is where we would be today! A very special thank you to all of our amazing clients for their continued trust in ICS! A big shout-out and thank you to everyone on the ICS team, you are the heart and soul of this company!”
Our ICS Birthday - April 30th marks the exact day of Innovative Construction Solutions’ (ICS) incorporation here in California and the birth of a different kind of construction company. Our journey has been nothing short of unique and memorable, from the early days of hustling to now celebrating 25 years of building trust and lasting relationships! Thank you to our colleagues, clients, friends and family - we truly couldn’t have made it here without you and we are overwhelmingly grateful to those who have put their trust in our mission. We were especially overwhelmed with gratitude at our celebratory 25th Anniversary Party just this last Thursday, as we welcomed almost 200 guests to celebrate with us over a classy evening of fun and games at the Marconi Auto Museum (stay tuned for those photos)!
And with that, a personal thank you from our co-founders!
Hirad Emadi, P.E. – President and Co-Owner: “Thank you to our valued clients for putting your trust in ICS with your important projects; thank you to our trusted partners, vendors, and subcontractors; and, a heartful thanks to our team at ICS. You are the soul of this company, and your hard work and dedication to serving our purpose are a huge part of why we are here after 25 years!"
John R. White – Executive Vice President and Co-Owner: “25 years! I had no idea this is where we would be today! A very special thank you to all of our amazing clients for their continued trust in ICS! A big shout-out and thank you to everyone on the ICS team, you are the heart and soul of this company!”
On this Worker’s Memorial Day, we honor and pay tribute to those who have experienced injuries or lost their lives while on the job. Today we re-affirm our commitment to the health and safety of our team and those who work alongside us. This worker’s Memorial Day, we are reminded of the importance of in-place health and safety policies and practices that protect us from harm or injury. Please join us in holding the fallen and their families in our thoughts.
On this Worker’s Memorial Day, we honor and pay tribute to those who have experienced injuries or lost their lives while on the job. Today we re-affirm our commitment to the health and safety of our team and those who work alongside us. This worker’s Memorial Day, we are reminded of the importance of in-place health and safety policies and practices that protect us from harm or injury. Please join us in holding the fallen and their families in our thoughts.
Happy Earth Day! Today and every day, ICS is committed to the preservation, restoration and remediation of our environment. We are immensely grateful for the home we call planet earth and strive to protect it for future generations.
Happy Earth Day! Today and every day, ICS is committed to the preservation, restoration and remediation of our environment. We are immensely grateful for the home we call planet earth and strive to protect it for future generations.
We at ICS are thrilled to share that a large-scale complex abatement/demolition and remediation project, completed in 2022 in Oakland, CA, has been highlighted as a success story on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website!
This project holds a special place in the hearts of all those at ICS who dedicated two years to claim, “mission accomplished”. After all, this project was unlike most in that it had a large scope of work with a multitude of elements including lead and asbestos abatement, decommissioning/demolition, intricate remedial excavations (some inside tented structures under negative pressure), UST removal, installation of a groundwater extraction treatment system, vapor intrusion mitigation, construction of stormwater capture and treatment infrastructure, and an engineered cap all at one project site! We certainly cannot forget the precise and intricate task of preserving the former GE’s building’s façade designated as a historical feature, adding another layer of complicity to this project. Our work on this project allowed for the subsequent development of a 530,000 SF distribution center and warehouse standing tall today on this site.
Thank you to the collective efforts of our operations team, subcontractors, and other partners (consulting and GC teams), as well as every individual who played a part in the success story of the former GE Oakland project. We are forever grateful for the dedication and hard work of those who have not only helped shaped this project, but also our company`s legacy!
Link to full article: https://www.epa.gov/pcbs/pacific-southwest-pcb-success-stories-redevelopment-northern-california
We at ICS are thrilled to share that a large-scale complex abatement/demolition and remediation project, completed in 2022 in Oakland, CA, has been highlighted as a success story on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website!
This project holds a special place in the hearts of all those at ICS who dedicated two years to claim, “mission accomplished”. After all, this project was unlike most in that it had a large scope of work with a multitude of elements including lead and asbestos abatement, decommissioning/demolition, intricate remedial excavations (some inside tented structures under negative pressure), UST removal, installation of a groundwater extraction treatment system, vapor intrusion mitigation, construction of stormwater capture and treatment infrastructure, and an engineered cap all at one project site! We certainly cannot forget the precise and intricate task of preserving the former GE’s building’s façade designated as a historical feature, adding another layer of complicity to this project. Our work on this project allowed for the subsequent development of a 530,000 SF distribution center and warehouse standing tall today on this site.
Thank you to the collective efforts of our operations team, subcontractors, and other partners (consulting and GC teams), as well as every individual who played a part in the success story of the former GE Oakland project. We are forever grateful for the dedication and hard work of those who have not only helped shaped this project, but also our company`s legacy!
Link to full article: https://www.epa.gov/pcbs/pacific-southwest-pcb-success-stories-redevelopment-northern-california
“Our Creativity Differentiates Us!" is one of our core values here at ICS, and our NorCal project teams have showcased a prime example of their creativity in our ongoing dig and haul project (turned dig, treat and haul) in Marysville, CA. The original scope of this project called for the excavation and disposal of approximately 1,400 cubic yards of lead-impacted soil deemed Non-RCRA Hazardous (California-Hazardous) requiring disposal at a Class I landfill. However, our team proposed an alternate approach to treat the soil onsite first and later dispose of the treated soil as Non-Hazardous to a nearby local landfill delivering value in the form of a) reducing overall costs, and b) de-risking the Generator and stakeholders from long-term liability associated with disposal of hazardous waste at a Class I landfill. Way to stand out and add value team!
“Our Creativity Differentiates Us!" is one of our core values here at ICS, and our NorCal project teams have showcased a prime example of their creativity in our ongoing dig and haul project (turned dig, treat and haul) in Marysville, CA. The original scope of this project called for the excavation and disposal of approximately 1,400 cubic yards of lead-impacted soil deemed Non-RCRA Hazardous (California-Hazardous) requiring disposal at a Class I landfill. However, our team proposed an alternate approach to treat the soil onsite first and later dispose of the treated soil as Non-Hazardous to a nearby local landfill delivering value in the form of a) reducing overall costs, and b) de-risking the Generator and stakeholders from long-term liability associated with disposal of hazardous waste at a Class I landfill. Way to stand out and add value team!
Just under a month ago, our project teams in Southern California broke ground on a complex remediation project involving chemically- and radioactive-impacted material from several burn pits in the remote terrain of Los Angeles County! The presence of radioactive waste commingled with various chemicals of concern provided unique challenges for excavation, handling and overall management and disposition of the excavated material. To reduce the schedule as well as costs associated with transportation and disposal of the waste, our team deployed a conveyor-based soil sorting system (pictured in the top photo) to accurately survey, monitor and sort the excavated waste into three levels of radioactivity. This process is helping our team achieve significant efficiencies in overall project schedule and waste management, not to mention costs for disposition of the waste. One of our six core values at ICS is “Our creativity differentiates us; don’t just answer the mail – stand out and add value”. Team, way to stand out and add value!
Just under a month ago, our project teams in Southern California broke ground on a complex remediation project involving chemically- and radioactive-impacted material from several burn pits in the remote terrain of Los Angeles County! The presence of radioactive waste commingled with various chemicals of concern provided unique challenges for excavation, handling and overall management and disposition of the excavated material. To reduce the schedule as well as costs associated with transportation and disposal of the waste, our team deployed a conveyor-based soil sorting system (pictured in the top photo) to accurately survey, monitor and sort the excavated waste into three levels of radioactivity. This process is helping our team achieve significant efficiencies in overall project schedule and waste management, not to mention costs for disposition of the waste. One of our six core values at ICS is “Our creativity differentiates us; don’t just answer the mail – stand out and add value”. Team, way to stand out and add value!
In a recent ICS Safety Short filmed in the hilly terrain of Southern California, Laborers Jimmy and Ezekiel spoke on the important role of spotters on construction sites and the risks they face. Spotters provide a necessary visual perspective that aids vehicle operators to maneuver safely, but by doing so they potentially expose themselves to more risk. Spotters are essential for maintaining safety on project sites with heavy equipment operation and other vehicular traffic such as end-dump trucks used for import/export of material to project sites. To spot safely, one must develop a remarkable sense of awareness of their own and others’ surroundings, both for themselves and their team. Thank you, Jimmy and Ezekiel, for emphasizing the means and methods to keep our teams and spotters safe!
In a recent ICS Safety Short filmed in the hilly terrain of Southern California, Laborers Jimmy and Ezekiel spoke on the important role of spotters on construction sites and the risks they face. Spotters provide a necessary visual perspective that aids vehicle operators to maneuver safely, but by doing so they potentially expose themselves to more risk. Spotters are essential for maintaining safety on project sites with heavy equipment operation and other vehicular traffic such as end-dump trucks used for import/export of material to project sites. To spot safely, one must develop a remarkable sense of awareness of their own and others’ surroundings, both for themselves and their team. Thank you, Jimmy and Ezekiel, for emphasizing the means and methods to keep our teams and spotters safe!
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Since our company was founded in 1999, ICS has invested heavily in safety training and awareness. This investment has resulted in a company-wide commitment to recognizing hazards, mitigating risk and preventing injuries on every project, every day.
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ICS Among Top 200 Global Environmental Firms
For the ninth consecutive year Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named ICS as one of the Top 200 Environmental Firms in the world. This prestigious list ranks key players, based on prior year revenue, in the global environmental services market — in areas from hazardous and nuclear waste cleanup to environmental sciences and water-wastewater treatment facility design and construction. As a recognized leader in this field, we take pride in our significant contributions towards a greener future and are honored to be among the frontrunners shaping the environmental landscape of tomorrow.