Transportation

Every day, millions of people rely on transportation networks—bridges, tunnels, roadways, airports, ports—to get where they need to go safely and efficiently. Behind the scenes, each structure must meet rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory standards to earn that trust. From the moment designs are drafted to the decades-long operation that follows, compliance with engineering codes and inspection protocols is critical. Our role is to safeguard this trust, ensuring every component is built right, tested thoroughly, and certified for long-term performance.

SOCOTEC helps to secure your transportation project for travelers and workers with:

• Structural inspections and condition assessments
• Materials testing for asphalt, concrete, and steel
• Quality control and quality assurance programs
• Code compliance reviews and certification services
• Life Safety code consulting
• Occupational safety training and certification

Much of America’s transportation infrastructure is decades old, and time takes its toll. Cracks form, materials fatigue, and design standards evolve. Add to that the growing threat of extreme events such as severe storms, flooding, and seismic activity, and the need for stronger, more resilient infrastructure becomes urgent. Rehabilitation and upgrades must happen with minimal disruption to commuters, cargo, and communities. Our teams work to give these structures a second life, making them safer, stronger, and better prepared for the future, while balancing safety, budget, and sustainability.

SOCOTEC supports aging infrastructure and new construction projects with:

• Field and foundation assessment and design
• Subsurface exploration and testing
• Structural engineering services and non-destructive testing
• Rehabilitation design review and advisory
• Resilience and disaster risk assessments
• Retrofit design support for bridges, terminals, and subsurface assets
• Operational and maintenance review
• Failure analysis and root cause evaluations

Transportation infrastructure and facilities connect places, but they also shape the environment around them. Today’s projects often face strict environmental regulations and must find ways to reduce carbon footprints, improve energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact, all while meeting the demands of modern travel and trade. Whether it’s a port expansion near a marine habitat, a highway through sensitive wetlands, or an airport terminal aiming for green certification, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s expected.

SOCOTEC helps reduce your environmental footprint while meeting expanding capacity needs with:

• Sustainability consulting and certification support (LEED, Envision)
• Energy performance analysis and optimization
• Environmental compliance audits
• Stormwater and erosion control planning
• Site investigation and hazardous materials surveys
• Remediation and site restoration

Major transportation projects are rarely simple—they are living, moving collaborations between public agencies, contractors, engineers, architects, and the communities they serve. Each group comes to the table with its own priorities and constraints. deadlines are often tight, budgets significant, and every decision has a ripple effect across multiple teams and project phases. Without clear communication, strong leadership, and meticulous planning, even small setbacks can snowball into costly delays or disputes.

SOCOTEC unites stakeholders and keeps everyone moving in the same direction with:

• Owner’s representation and advisory services
• Scheduling, budget management, and risk assessment
• Labor productivity analysis
• Lost profits and economic damages calculations
• Lifecycle cost analysis for long-term infrastructure planning
• Dispute resolution and litigation support
• Anti-bribery and corruption consulting