Merco

MERCO INC. stands as a leading heavy civil specialty engineering contractor, distinguished by its extensive experience and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results on some of the nation's most challenging and complex projects. Founded on a bedrock of expertise and driven by a passion for innovation, MERCO has carved a niche for itself in the industry by consistently exceeding client expectations. We are deeply invested in forging enduring relationships built on trust, transparency, and a shared dedication to achieving project success.

Core Services

MERCO's comprehensive suite of services caters to a wide range of heavy civil engineering projects, encompassing:

• Tunnel Construction, Rehabilitation, and Enlargement: Our profound understanding of geotechnical engineering and tunnel construction methodologies equips us to tackle projects of every scale, from intricate shaft construction to the complete overhaul of existing tunnels.

• Foundations: We specialize in designing and constructing robust foundations for diverse structures, ensuring stability, longevity, and unwavering performance even in challenging soil conditions.

• Shafts: MERCO possesses the expertise and technical proficiency to construct deep, stable shafts for a multitude of applications, including access tunnels, ventilation shafts, and water conveyance.

• Underpinning: Our advanced underpinning techniques enable us to support and reinforce existing structures, mitigating settling, shrinkage, or ground movement, while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

• Rock Support and Earth Retention Systems:

MERCO's innovative solutions for rock slopes and earth retaining structures encompass a wide spectrum of design and construction techniques, ensuring stability and protection against potential failures.

• Ground Improvement and Grouting Programs:

We utilize cutting-edge ground improvement techniques, including grouting, compaction, and stabilization, to enhance the bearing capacity, minimize settlement, and mitigate potential ground movement.

• Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation:

MERCO's bridge engineering expertise spans the design, construction, and rehabilitation of bridges of all types, from small crossings to major interchanges.

• Dam Construction and Rehabilitation:

We bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to dam projects, ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and operational efficiency of these vital infrastructure assets.

• Rock Slope Remediation: MERCO specializes in the assessment, stabilization, and remediation of unstable rock slopes, mitigating hazards and safeguarding infrastructure and human life.

Preconstruction Services

MERCO's commitment to project success begins long before the first shovel hits the ground. Our meticulous preconstruction services lay the foundation for efficient, cost-effective, and timely project execution. Constructability reviews, comprehensive phasing and scheduling, and value engineering analyses are integral components of our preconstruction strategy, allowing us to identify potential challenges and implement innovative solutions that minimize risks and maximize value for our clients.

Value Engineering

A cornerstone of MERCO's approach is our unwavering dedication to value engineering. We meticulously scrutinize every aspect of a project, from design concepts to construction methods and material selections, to identify opportunities for optimizing cost, schedule, and quality without compromising performance or integrity. Our value engineering studies provide our clients with actionable insights and data-driven recommendations, enabling them to make informed decisions that deliver maximum value throughout the project lifecycle.

Constructability Review

MERCO's Constructability Review process leverages the extensive field experience of our engineering and construction teams to assess the feasibility, efficiency, and potential challenges associated with a project design. By anticipating and addressing potential issues in the preconstruction phase, we enable our clients to mitigate risks, reduce change orders, and streamline construction execution.

Our Commitment to Safety

At MERCO, safety is not merely a policy; it is an ingrained value that permeates every aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, subcontractors, and the communities in which we operate. Our comprehensive safety program encompasses rigorous training, state-of-the-art equipment, and a proactive approach to risk management. We continually evaluate and enhance our safety protocols to ensure that we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

Our Mission

MERCO is driven by a mission to deliver unmatched field-proven experience and an unwavering corporate commitment to execute every project with the utmost safety, responsibility, and cost-effectiveness.