Building Infrastructure, Building Futures
At California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC), we pride ourselves on being one of the most respected and dependable heavy construction contractors on the West Coast. With over 50 years of experience, we have consistently taken on challenging and intricate projects, demonstrating our skill and expertise by delivering exceptional results within aggressive deadlines and budgets.
Our Capabilities
Our expertise encompasses a wide range of public works projects, including:
- Railroad construction
- Seismic retrofitting and rehabilitation of major structures
- Bridge construction
- Marine construction
- Flood control structures
- Dam gates
- Pipelines
- Tunnel retrofitting and rehabilitation
- Engineered deconstruction of complex bridges
- Other infrastructure-related initiatives
We have excelled in these areas by cultivating a well-known reputation for focusing on technically demanding and time-sensitive endeavors. Over the years, we have been a pioneer in the industry, committing to developing and implementing innovative techniques and solutions. This dedication allows us to effectively address the ever-increasing complexity of the construction sector, evident through our extensive portfolio of successful ventures.
Our Services
We offer a range of services, including:
- Bridge Rehabilitation and Redecking: With nearly 50 years of experience in bridge construction, we have learned the importance of extensive and careful planning to rehabilitate or retrofit a structure in operation. Our workers are the best in the area, and we ensure that the work is done right and safely, without closing the bridge or causing major interruptions to traffic flows.
- Marine Construction: For the past two decades, we have been building our Marine team and fleet, making us one of the most capable and productive Marine operations in Northern California. Our work experience includes building bridges, wharfs, piers, and docks, both in the Bay and navigable rivers.
- Bridge Painting: We specialize in complex industrial painting, with expertise gained during the historic earthquake retrofit of the Bay Bridge's West Span into downtown San Francisco. We have also maintained qualification to self-perform or oversee complex painting projects and hazardous coatings (most often lead) removal.
- Structure Demolition: Sometimes the old has to make way for the new. We have tackled some of the most demanding demolition projects around, safely and swiftly. Our technical expertise allows us to use innovative and unique methods to remove obsolete structures without damage to adjacent people or property, and to adhere to all required regulations.
- CMGC (Construction Manager-General Contractor) Projects: In the most successful projects, all parties bring their best skills to the table, and the sum is greater than the parts. As a general contractor, we bring big benefits to big projects, using advances and innovations in constructability and sequencing to our advantage.
At CEC, we thrive on taking on challenging projects and delivering exceptional results. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and quality has earned us a reputation as one of the most respected and dependable heavy construction contractors on the West Coast.
