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Providing solutions that delivers projects with reduced costs and early completions, with quality and safety for over 50 years.
The success of every MERCO project is a function of the commitment of time and energy we spend on Preconstruction activities including constructability reviews, phasing and scheduling, site logistics, detailed cost estimates, and value engineering (including any required design/build functions). This Preconstruction strategy has delivered early completions and reduced costs on many MERCO projects over the years, saving our clients millions.
ROCK SLOPE STABILIZATION
MERCO has over 30 years of wide ranging experience in the remediation of rock slopes, rock tunnels and deep shafts. MERCO’s experience encompasses nearly all industry standard techniques currently being utilized for remediating rock slopes including: rock fall mitigation; rock slope stabilization; and rock fall protection including protection of adjacent properties and vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
MERCO’s expertise in Rock Slope Remediation includes but is not limited to:
- Rock Scaling
- Rock Removal
- Rock Fall Drapery, Pinned Mesh (DT Mesh, Cable Mesh, Composite Mesh)
- Rock Anchors
- Shotcrete, Drainage Systems
- Rock Catch Fences (custom fences, manufactured kits, etc.)
MERCO has performed numerous rock slope remediation projects for both public and private sector clients. We self-perform all of the work, including adjacent clearing and access work, as well as grading and traffic protection, to maintain control of the project from NTP to completion. MERCO’s combined rock slope/general contractor experience gives us an advantage over most general contractors who subcontract out the majority of rock slope work.
MERCO works closely with our clients’ geotechnical engineers and material suppliers to develop the best solutions for their projects. MERCO also services our private sector clients by performing routine maintenance on the stabilized slope or rock fall protection devices.
Tunnel
MERCO’s expertise includes all types of tunnel construction and rehabilitation techniques from TBM mining to drill and blast excavation methods, as well as the full array of soft ground and mixed-face mining techniques.
MERCO’s expertise in Tunnel Construction and Rehabilitation includes but is not limited to:
- NEw Construction (TBM, Drill and Blast)
- Soft Ground and Mixed Face Tunnels (Shield, NATM, SEM)
- Tunnel Rehabilitation and Enlargement
- Waterproofing
- Rock Support Systems
- Shotcrete
- Grouting and Ground Improvement
- Emergency Work
- Underpinning
MERCO’s reputation for creative problem solving of complex engineering issues, including innovative construction phasing and staging plans, while maintaining safety and quality, has made MERCO a go-to contractor on tunnel reconstruction and rehabilitation projects nationwide.
Our field-proven tunnel specialists develop custom-tailored solutions to the unique challenges each of these projects present. This fresh approach to each job helps ensure projects that are successfully completed on or ahead of schedule and has saved our customers millions.
Dam & environmental
Merco has continued to perform Dam construction and rehabilitation projects as well as related environmental and restoration work. Merco crews are well trained in all aspects of Dam construction and related environmental efforts.
MERCO’s expertise in Dam Construction and Rehabilitation, and Environmental Restoration includes but is not limited to:
- Dam Construction
- Dam Rehabilitation
- Rock Anchors and Tie Downs
- Drilling and Grouting programs
- Drainage Improvements
- Site Cleanup and Restoration
bridge
One of the most important types of activities we conduct is the rehabilitation of our aging bridge infrastructure. Over the years, MERCO has constructed or completely rehabilitated virtually every type of concrete, wood, stone, and steel vehicular and railroad bridge, including moveable and lift bridges.
MERCO’s expertise in Bridge New Construction, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, includes but is not limited to:
- New Construction
- Bridge Rehabilitation
- Structural Steel Rehabilitation
- Historical Structure Restoration
- Waterproofing
- Foundations and Foundation Repair
- Emergency Work
- Underpinning
Whether crossing waterways, highways or active railroads, we have the hands-on experience and seasoned project management expertise to phase these projects in a manner that gets the job done quickly and safely, while minimizing the impact to the owner’s operations. MERCO has vast experience in all types of foundation systems and has successfully value engineered many projects saving owners millions. One such example is our extensive experience performing new construction and rehabilitation work on bridges that cross active railroad tracks. Our crews and supervisors are trained and certified in rail safety and have years of experience working around active railroads.
Our field personnel have been tested on some of the most heavily traveled roads in the region. They know how to phase the job to get it done safely, on or ahead of schedule, and with a minimum of impact to the traveling public. Combining their proven field expertise with MERCO’s hands-on management approach allows us to seize every reasonable opportunity to accelerate your project’s schedule and reduce costs.
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Merco provides the continuity of commitment and management approach built on a foundation of more than 50 years of continuous, hands-on family ownership combined with a dedication to thorough preconstruction investigation that has saved our customers millions.
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“Over the decades Merco has delivered a wide range of projects for clients both locally and nationally, in each of our market sectors. We can put that experience to work for your next project.” MICHAEL MERGENTIME, CEO