15 November 2016 | SmartRail World Positive outlook for infrastructure projects predicted as Louis Berger expands further

SmartRail World attends Louis Berger's new international headquarters opening in Richmond, London. The move from Paris expands the firm's foothold in the UK and Europe, opening opportunities to leverage its global expertise in the rail, highway, power, and water markets.
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20 October 2016 | ENR MidAtlantic Highway/Bridge Best Project: Bay Bridge

Louis Berger's Chesapeake Bay Bridge (Gov. William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge) project was named Best Project by ENR MidAtlantic. Louis Berger’s long span bridge division, Ammann & Whitney, teamed up with AECOM to design an innovative main cable dehumidification system that aims to inhibit wire corrosion. The system was installed by the contractor team of Kiewit Infrastructure, HNTB and TYLI.

12 September 2016 N.J.'s Top 250 Privately Held Companies: North Jersey's Top 10

The results are in: Louis Berger has been ranked once again among the top NJ firms by NJBIZ — #19 overall in NJ and #10 in North Jersey.

11 September 2016 | Free Press Journal Monorail’s trial run successful

Phase 2 of the Mumbai Monorail has successfully completed its first trial run. Louis Berger is the project manager for the Mumbai Monorail, which is the first of its kind in India and is projected to bring significant benefits to commuters between eastern and southern Mumbai.
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7 September 2016 | Infrastructure Intelligence US consulting giant moves to London and targets UK infrastructure market

In an interview with Infrastructure Intelligence, Louis Berger's international president Tom Topolski and Europe lead Jesper Damgaard discuss relocating the firm's international headquarters from Paris to London and why it's a smart move.

6 September 2016 | Albawaba Business Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport completes phase two of expansion

Albawaba Business covers the recent inauguration of the second phase of the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) new terminal project by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II. The new terminal is part of a $900 million expansion and rehabilitation project that brings the total number of airport gates to 25 and allows QAIA to serve up to 12 million passengers annually.

26 July 2016 | Maryland.gov: Maryland Department of Transportation Innovative Bay Bridge cable project wins local and national awards

The Maryland Department of Transportation and its partners, including Louis Berger's long span bridge division Ammann & Whitney, were widely recognized for an innovative cable dehumidification project at Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

2 June 2016 | Gulf Times Qatar Rail completes 100km of tunneling across Metro project

Qatar Rail celebrated its most recent milestone after completing 100 kilometers of tunneling for the Doha Metro project. The achievement marks completion of 90% of heavy tunneling work for the megaproject. 

27 May 2016 | Lohud – The Journal News Lead in water fountains: What schools are doing

Louis Berger is supporting the school-wide water testing efforts of New Jersey’s Hudson Valley region.

26 May 2016 | The Himalayan Times At long last, Nagma residents get easy access to financial services

Louis Berger, in partnership with UKDFID, is improving access to finance across Nepal's most remote villages through the Sakchyam Access to Finance Program. A partnership between Sakchyam and Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. has launched the first bank extension counter in Nagma Bazaar in a remote part of Kalikot district.

25 May 2016 | Railway Technology Inside New York’s World Trade Center Transportation Hub

Phase II of the World Trade Center redevelopment continues with the expansion of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub. The facility replaces the original Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system and provides a safe connection to Dey Street and New York City train stations. 

20 May 2016 | Bay Journal It’s everyone’s business to help restore the Chesapeake Bay

Louis Berger has committed to the restoration of the health of the Chesapeake Bay by organizing a “Project Clean Stream” cleanup this spring. As a founding member of the Businesses for the Bay (B4B) program, a partnership launched by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the firm is also working to encourage businesses to make sustainable decisions and take voluntary actions to protect the bay.

15 May 2016 | Civil and Structural Engineer Engineering in Cuba

As the United States and Cuba begin normalizing relations, Louis Berger explores future infrastructure needs, opportunities, and collaborations. Sofia Berger, Louis Berger vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean, provides insight gained from an exploratory trip to the country with the Transportation Diversity Council, and her perspective on future development possibilities, partnerships and restrictions.

13 May 2016 | Newport Daily News NUWC, city join forces on business incubator

Louis Berger, as part of a global consortium, will represent the city of Newport, Rhode Island, in negotiations with innovation technology firms to use the new “Innovative Newport/ Techworks” technology center. Upon completion, the center will serve as a technology incubator focused on marine developments, resiliency, climate change and defense-related projects. 

22 April 2016 | American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Earth Day 2016: Transportation & the environment full of good news stories

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) highlighted the Shawsheen River Bridges Reconstruction project as a “best example” of everyday commitment to the environment. Louis Berger helped restore two 19th century bridges in Massachusetts, while simultaneously protecting the Shawsheen River from erosion and creating a natural habitat.

19 April 2016 | International Railway Journal Israel considers 26km rail tunnel under Tel Aviv

Israel Railways and the Israeli transport and finance ministries are considering the construction of a 26 kilometer rail tunnel beneath Tel Aviv, based on a recommendation formulated by Louis Berger. The proposed twin-bore tunnel would double rail capacity throughout the city and accommodate expected population growth.

5 April 2016 | Business in Cameroon Cameroon: Louis Berger wins FCfa 1.7 billion contract

Louis Berger, in partnership with BEC La Routière, will monitor and coordinate the installation of a drainage system in Douala, Cameroon. The two-year contract is valued at more than $2.9 million, and is the second awarded to Louis Berger by the Cameroonian government in the last six months.

1 April 2016 | World Water: Stormwater Management Fostering innovation and accelerated implementation in a multi-jurisdictional watershed

Ginny Snead, department manager of hydraulics, hydrology and drainage at Louis Berger, discusses the global issue of eutrophication in World Water: Stormwater Management. According to Snead, the Baltic Sea and Chesapeake Bay, despite being separated by an entire ocean, share a common challenge — nutrient-driven pollution — that may best be addressed by a collaborative effort.

30 March 2016 | Doha News Qatar Rail completes tunneling for Doha Metro’s Green Line

After 18 months of intense digging, tunneling for the Doha Metro Green Line in Qatar has been concluded. A Louis Berger-Egis Rail joint venture is providing management services for the project, which, upon completion in 2026, will have 230 kilometers of rail lines and 95 stations. 

25 March 2016 | ENR.com Obama Cuba visit raises construction firms’ hopes

President Obama’s visit to Cuba sparked a wave of optimism and interest among U.S. construction firms looking to meet the island nation’s infrastructure needs. Sofia Berger, Louis Berger vice president and division manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Javier Gonzalez vice president of aviation services, speak with ENR about the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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