We are proud to share that ICS project teams are back at the Santiago Basin in Orange County performing the Bond Basin Slope Repair Project for Orange County Water District (OCWD)!
Building on our successful completion of the Santiago Basin Intertie Repair in 2021, we are now addressing critical basin slope stabilization needs. Our current project involves comprehensive erosion repair along the southeast slope, including excavation and placement of over 10,000 cubic yards of engineered fill, abandonment of 50 linear feet of existing 60-inch storm drain, followed by installation of 270 linear feet of 60-inch storm drain infrastructure, and construction of new concrete swale and plunge pool systems.
ICS deeply values the trust OCWD continues to place in our team, affording us the opportunity to serve our Orange County communities once again!
Today, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the first responders who ran toward danger on September 11, 2001. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
This mural at our Costa Mesa headquarters honors those we lost and the resilience that defines us. #NeverForget
We were honored to have participated in the 31st Annual Harbor Cup Challenge hosted by the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce (HAIC) at Strawberry Farms Golf Club! It was a privilege to connect with industry leaders from the Port of Long Beach (POLB) and Port of Los Angeles (POLA) while supporting HAIC`s vital educational endowments. The tournament brought together our business community in a meaningful way that extends far beyond the golf course.
A special thank you to our ICS team who represented us beautifully at our hole sponsor tent, creating a welcoming shaded retreat for players throughout the day. Their professionalism and hospitality truly embodied our company values!
Thank you to HAIC for their continued leadership in fostering these important connections and for their commitment to education. We`re honored to support an organization that strengthens and builds our communities!
As we celebrate America’s workforce this Labor Day, we pause to recognize the incredible men and women of ICS. Your dedication, expertise, and relentless hard work not only build projects but also build trust and lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and communities.
Our field crews are the foundation of everything we do, and we are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment to deliver best-in-class service and great outcomes, no matter what it takes. To our amazing team - you are truly appreciated.
Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Labor Day!
We were thrilled to return to the WSPA tournament for the second time! This Monday, our NorCal team participated as a hole sponsor at the WSPA Associates Annual Championship Golf Tournament in Moraga, CA.
The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring communities have reliable access to petroleum and petroleum products through socially, economically, and environmentally responsible policies. This tournament`s proceeds benefited the Shared Energy Future Foundation (SEFF), which donated to food banks in Contra Costa and Solano counties.
Our NorCal team had a great time manning Hole 15, connecting with both new and familiar faces throughout the day. Our marshmallow golf competition was a hit and brought out plenty of smiles! It was a perfect mix of good food, great conversations, and genuine fun.
A big thank you to our friends at @officialwspa for coordinating such a well-organized and enjoyable tournament!🏌️♂️
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.
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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 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.