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Heavy Civil Construction Experts for Complex Projects
MERCO Inc. has built a reputation as a leader in heavy civil specialty engineering, delivering complex projects with a focus on innovation, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our team brings over 150 years of combined experience to tackle challenging infrastructure projects, including tunnels, bridges, dams, and rock slope remediation. We prioritize preconstruction planning, value engineering, and constructability reviews to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Our commitment to safety is embedded in evolving policies that reflect real-world field conditions, fostering a workforce that feels valued and integral to project success. With a 30-year track record, we specialize in out-of-the-box solutions that address unique engineering challenges, particularly in limited-access environments.Our expertise in ground improvement, grouting, and design/build methodologies has saved clients millions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability. Headquartered in Lebanon, New Jersey, we serve clients nationwide, combining technical expertise with practical field experience to deliver results. Our mission remains unwavering: to provide field-proven solutions through responsible, client-focused practices. This dedication positions us as a trusted partner for some of the nations most demanding civil engineering projects.
Services
Tunnel Construction
Rock Slope Remediation
Railroad Projects
Bridge Construction
Dam Rehabilitation
Heavy Civil
Preconstruction Services
Ground Improvement
Design/Build Solutions
Emergency Repairs
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of combined experience in complex civil engineering projects.
- Our team specializes in innovative problem-solving for limited-access infrastructure challenges.
- We prioritize safety with evolving field-tested health and safety policies.
- Value engineering and constructability reviews reduce costs by millions for clients.
- Proven expertise in tunnel, bridge, and dam construction nationwide.
Services
Tunnel Construction
MERCO specializes in all tunnel construction methods, including TBM mining, drill-and-blast, and soft-ground techniques. Our experts deliver waterproofing, rock support, and emergency repairs while maintaining strict safety protocols. Clients benefit from customized solutions that accelerate schedules and reduce costs for both new builds and rehabilitation projects.
Rock Slope Remediation
We address complex rock slope challenges using advanced support systems and ground improvement techniques. Our approach combines field experience with innovative engineering to ensure long-term stability and safety for transportation corridors, mining sites, and infrastructure projects across diverse geological conditions.
Bridge Construction
MERCO delivers full-cycle bridge construction and rehabilitation services, focusing on durability and minimal disruption. Our team employs value engineering to optimize materials and phasing, ensuring cost-effective solutions for highway, railroad, and pedestrian bridges while adhering to strict safety standards.
Preconstruction Services
Our preconstruction phase includes constructability reviews, value engineering, and detailed scheduling. By identifying potential issues early, we help clients reduce change orders, accelerate timelines, and achieve significant cost savings through data-driven design/build strategies.
Dam Rehabilitation
We specialize in dam safety assessments and rehabilitation using grouting, underpinning, and structural reinforcement techniques. Our solutions address aging infrastructure while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and environmental protections for long-term operational reliability.
Questions
What types of infrastructure projects does MERCO specialize in?
MERCO focuses on tunnels, bridges, dams, rock slope remediation, railroad projects, and heavy civil construction with expertise in challenging access environments.
How does MERCO ensure project safety?
Our safety policies evolve with field conditions, and we prioritize workforce input to create proactive safety measures tailored to each project's unique risks.
Can MERCO handle emergency repair work?
Yes, we provide emergency response services for tunnel, bridge, and slope failures with rapid deployment of specialized teams and equipment.
What is MERCO's approach to cost savings?
We use value engineering and constructability reviews during preconstruction to identify cost reductions without compromising quality or safety standards.
Do you offer design/build services?
Yes, we provide integrated design/build solutions for projects ranging from small private slope repairs to large public infrastructure developments.
