As a leader in the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Aldridge is currently working on bringing ITS elements to every major tollway across Illinois.
The scope of these 10 projects includes: removal of existing closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) systems; microwave vehicle detection systems (MVDS); fiber optic cable (FOC) systems; and poles and foundations. This work is followed by the installation of all new ITS assets, associated infrastructure, electrical service, fiber optic cables, digital messaging signs (DMS), and weather stations.
Wrapping Up Work on a Double Circuit 230kV Transmission Line in Southern California
Aldridge is wrapping up work on a double-circuit 230kV transmission line project in Southern California that included nearly 60 miles of desert and mountainous terrain. The crews worked under hot, energized lines, drilled 1,700 foundations, and poured more than 60,000 yards of concrete. Learn more about other Aldridge foundation projects at: aldridgegroup.com/foundations
Innovation at Work: Amphibious Equipment
At Aldridge, innovation drives our business. Our ability to create and customize tools and equipment has allowed us to take on some of the industry's most challenging projects. When our drill rigs needed to access transmission lines in the middle of the Everglades, our team of experts engineered a drill rig outfitted with one of the world's largest amphibious tracks so that we could safely execute work in those marshy conditions.
Ken Aldridge is Newly Appointed to the Construction Industry Round Table Board
Aldridge is Proud to Donate 500,000 Meals to Feeding America!
Aldridge Crews Busy Working at Four Major California Airports
Aldridge continues to grow our footprint on the West Coast. As an airfield infrastructure expert, we are now working at four different airports in California: Los Angeles International (LAX), San Francisco International (SFO), Van Nuys, and Ontario. Aldridge performs complex work including FAA navigational systems, runway lighting, transit systems, security and access control, and more. Learn more: www.aldridgegroup.com/airport
Welcome Intern Class of 2020
Aldridge Crews Perform Weekend Emergency Storm Response Work
Aldridge Rebar Capabilities
As one of the few companies that ties rebar for our own foundation projects, Aldridge has a dedicated team of rebar specialists to execute the work. This team also provides rebar as a stand-alone service to other companies in the market. Depending on the size of the cage and location of the work, crews can either tie the rebar directly onsite or prefabricate and deliver to the job site. Aldridge is proud to offer the highest safety and quality standards with this service.
Crews Perform ITS Work in Northern Virginia as Part of a 3-Year Maintenance Contract
Aldridge has been contracted to maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on over 85 miles of toll lanes for I-495, I-395, and I-95 in northern Virginia. These express lanes use innovative dynamic pricing, based on traffic speed and density to keep traffic moving at least 55 mph. During this three-year maintenance contract, crews are providing preventive and on-call emergency maintenance on the ITS system.
Response to COVID-19
Ken and Alex Aldridge Speak at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Aldridge Celebrates Women in Construction Week!
We are excited to kick-off Women in Construction Week 2020! It is important to Aldridge to honor the women in our workforce for their contributions. Join Aldridge and the rest of the construction industry as we celebrate these talented professionals. Aldridge is committed to recruiting and retaining women at all levels of our business.
Annual Safety Training
As part of our commitment to Safety, Aldridge requires everyone participate in annual safety training. Last week, 120 employees from our highway and transit divisions participated in an annual training event that included hands-on and classroom education. Over the course of two days, crews and project managers covered practical and classroom education such as: lane closure procedures, fall protection, and backing & spotting. Safety is a core value at Aldridge. At home or at work, nobody gets hurt.
Aldridge PM Academy 2020
This year Aldridge’s Annual Project Management Academy brought several hundred of our project management professionals together to experience immersive job-specific breakout sessions. During this two day training, all levels of project managers share best practices, lessons learned, and are provided an opportunity for internal networking. This is one of many examples of Aldridge’s commitment to employee development, training, and quality project delivery. Thank you to all who made this effort a success.
Aldridge was Awarded the Pepco Manhole Assessment Program
We are pleased to announce that Aldridge was recently awarded the Pepco Manhole Assessment Program, a 4-year project that includes the assessment and maintenance of over 60,000 manholes in the Washington D.C. region. Our detailed project plan highlighted our industry-leading capabilities with this specialized scope of work.
Winter 2019 Pipeline
Farewell and Thank You To Our Summer Interns!
As our last few interns have returned to school, we wanted to take this opportunity to recap the experience and thank them for their hard work. We wish you a successful school year and hope to see you again!
This summer, we welcomed our largest intern class into the Aldridge family for a 12+ week internship program. These 25 interns, from across the country, joined us to work alongside our project teams to gain experience in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Safety, and Talent Management.
Interns are fully ingrained into what it means to be an Aldridge employee. They kick off their summer with an onboarding program that introduces our safety program, important company information, a job site visit, and our overall company culture.
While some of the interns were based out of our Libertyville, IL headquarters for their position, we also sent many of them on the road to one of our many satellite offices or traveling to various job sites across the country. Some of the places visited included: Southern California; West Virginia; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Washington D.C.; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Arlington, Virginia; Livermore, California; and Athens, Ohio. Seeing a variety of major infrastructure work, on sites across the country, has always been a highlight for the intern’s program experience.
Here is what they had to say about their summer:
“The Aldridge Internship Program does a great job at giving interns the tools at making a smooth transition from a college student to an Aldridge employee.”
“I honestly believe this internship program is one of the best. From onboarding, great mentors, [executive] presentations, summer check-ins, and the Cubs game, this is one of the best!”
“The company exceeded my expectations and I love the atmosphere of its people!”
For almost 30 years we have welcomed intern classes to join us for the summer. This year, we are excited to say that a few of our 2019 interns have already accepted full-time positions at Aldridge.
Ready to become a 2020 Aldridge intern? Visit us at an upcoming job fair! Click here for the full schedule.
Summer 2019 Pipeline
Aldridge Names New Chief Executive Officers
Aldridge has announced that Steve and Alex Aldridge will lead the company in Co-CEO positions.
Effective July 1st, Steve and Alex Aldridge have assumed the roles of Chief Executive Officers of the company, a position formerly held by Steve Rivi. Prior to the appointments, Steve and Alex shared responsibilities as Chief Operating Officers and will continue a shared structure as they oversee the direction and future of Aldridge.