Excellence in teamwork at ICS is achieved when dedicated professionals unite around shared values and a common goal: getting it done safely. Our team`s strength comes from members who show up with a proactive mentality, standing out and adding real value. We are proud to recognize our Health & Safety award recipients for the first half of 2025!
Outstanding Supervision & Team Building Award: Mario (Q1) for exceptional leadership maintaining consistent jobsite safety and quality project completion; and, Francisco (Q2) for maintaining an injury-free operation for the entire year across multiple phases of work on our complex ultra-pure water treatment project in Georgia.
Hard Hat Safety Award Q1 Recipients: Ryan (led Palisades fire cleanup safety operations), Manny (going above & beyond as a lead technician), Junior (safety leadership on Oakland UST project)
Q2 Recipients: Morgan (safety marketing prequalification excellence), Cesar ("See Something, Say Something" champion), Abel (safety committee member & quality control)
📸 Pictured: Top Row - Morgan, Francisco, Ryan | Bottom Row - Mario, Cesar, Abel, Junior, Manny
Expansion of our Heavy Industrial & Mechanical Construction (HIMC) services to Northern California is off to a strong start! Pictured below is our first Northern California HIMC project.
ICS project teams led by Ethan Standen delivered a complete odor control system upgrade for Sacramento Area Sewer District! Improvements to this system were accomplished through selective demolition and precise installation of new ventilation equipment, including an advanced fan system with mist eliminator, structural enhancements, full electrical and control systems, and refurbishment of the existing odor scrubber. All work was coordinated to maintain uninterrupted facility operations while significantly improving the treatment system`s odor control capabilities.
Outstanding work by our project teams – we`re excited to see how our HIMC project teams will continue to serve Northern California!
Co-Founder Hirad Emadi, P.E. recently had the pleasure of firing up the grill and serving some fresh food to one of our SoCal crews on a project site in Irvine, CA!
Reflecting on the occasion, Hirad stated "These BBQ lunches are one of my favorite traditions – a chance to step away from the office, connect with the field team, and personally thank the folks who bring our work to life every day through their hard work, dedication, and pride in what they do.
It’s also a great opportunity to check in with them on a more personal level – to ask how things are going, what they need, and how we can better support them. These gatherings always leave me feeling proud of the camaraderie and culture we’ve built at ICS."
It’s a simple gesture, but it means a lot. And it never fails to bring us together.
Watch our skilled crew safely extract a UST in Oakland, CA in this remarkable timelapse! This was not your typical UST removal, but more complex requiring precise concrete demolition, strategic shoring installation, and careful coordination to protect an active gas line, all in support of an East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Pipeline Rebuild project.
Kudos to our NorCal project teams for executing meticulous safety protocols and to all project stakeholders for their collaboration in making this challenging removal a success. These projects showcase our commitment to delivering exceptional results, combining our technical expertise with the kind of superior service that builds lasting relationships.
What an incredible evening at the Tin Cup One-Club Challenge! This past weekend, ICS was well represented by our team who took on the entire Mission Bay Golf Course with just one club in hand!
It was an honor to participate as a Gold Sponsor in this inspiring event, while having an absolute blast. We are proud to support Cancer for College and the Bryce Miller Scholarship Fund, an organization that transforms lives by providing scholarships to young cancer survivors. This year`s Tin Cup held special meaning as we honored the memory of Bryce Miller, the beloved San Diego Union-Tribune sports columnist who courageously battled bladder cancer. Bryce`s dedication to Cancer for College and his unwavering support of the Tin Cup Challenge will continue to inspire us all. Through the scholarship fund established in his name, his legacy of helping young cancer survivors pursue their dreams will live on for years to come!
The mix of industry camaraderie and friendly competition made for an unforgettable event dedicated to such a meaningful cause. At ICS, giving back to our community is at the heart of who we are. A huge thank you to the organizers for putting together this memorable event that perfectly blended golf, fun, networking, and giving back. We`re already looking forward to next year`s one-club chaos!
If you’d like to join us in donating to Cancer for College’s mission, please follow this link: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/581003/donate?c_src=website
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Last Friday, we held a successful All Hands meeting with our Northern California team! Between lessons learned and critical safety discussions, several team members were recognized with kudos for their commitment to safety documentation in the field. This meeting was a great reminder of the exceptional team we have built at ICS.
We are incredibly proud of our crews throughout California, Washington, and beyond and their dedication to the health and safety of their team and project sites! Get it done safely!
Introducing the ICS Family Feature, putting a spotlight on our valued team members. Meet Andrew from our Washington branch!
With over 20 years of environmental remediation expertise, Andrew brings unmatched field knowledge and leadership to every project. From co-leading the launch of our Washington branch, to tackling complex challenges at our Everett project, Andrew exemplifies what it means to be an ICS problem-solver. What sets Andrew apart is his commitment to mentorship and creating an enjoyable work environment. As he puts it: "I`d rather have people ask questions than flounder. Communication should be wide open in a fun and controlled environment. Everyone is too serious - I like to keep things light!". As Superintendent, Andrew aims to further develop the Washington team while maintaining our signature culture of collaboration and innovation.
Thank you, Andrew, for your dedication, leadership, and for making ICS a fun place to work!
We had a great turnout at last Friday’s All Hands safety meeting for our Southern California team!
Our Quarterly safety meetings are essential for reviewing protocols, HR and Operations updates, sharing lessons learned from the field, and ensuring everyone stays current with industry and company best practices and regulations.
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the discussion. Your dedication to maintaining a safe work environment makes all the difference in bringing quality results to our project sites! Looking forward to meeting with our NorCal teams this coming Friday!!
Prioritizing Safety Since 1999
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 tenth 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.