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Ardmore Roderick Wins ACEC IL’s 2025 Engineering Excellence Special Projects Award!

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Ardmore Roderick’s 2024 summer intern, Kyla Davis, is making strides at the Obama Presidential Center this summer!

Ardmore Roderick’s Vice President featured in the Brevard Business News!

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Surveying lays the foundation for every great project! As our Senior Land Survey Manager, Don Demkovich, PLS, says:

“Survey is critical to almost every project because for a successful design, engineers need to know existing conditions, and everyone needs to know where property boundaries are located. The industry relies on us for quality and accuracy.”

Fun fact: Three of the four faces on Mount Rushmore were surveyors!

This National Surveyors Week, we celebrate the expertise and dedication of surveyors who help shape the world around us!

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Behind the scenes at Ardmore Roderick! From teamwork to problem-solving, our office is always buzzing with energy and collaboration. Great projects start with great people!

#ArdmoreRoderick #LifeAtAR #TeamWork #Culture #InOffice #TwentyYearsandBeyond #CorporateOffice #InfrastructureEngineering

“Ardmore Roderick is built on a simple yet powerful goal: ensuring every team member gets home safely to their families.

From the very beginning, we understood that every bridge we build and every pipeline we lay is connected to the lives of the people who build them. That’s why safety isn’t just a checkbox; it’s a promise. It’s the reason why our teams undergo rigorous training and why we invest in the latest technologies and best practices.

Every day, our engineers, field crews, and project managers come together with a shared purpose: to build a safer, stronger tomorrow. It’s a vision that has guided us for nearly 20 years and continues to inspire us as we connect communities across the nation.

Because at the end of the day, we know that every connection we build leads back to what matters most—family.”

- Ardmore Roderick’s Director of Safety, Wally Waltersdorf, on the importance of safety at AR!

We’re celebrating 20 incredible years! Join us on the journey as we share 20 stories over the next 20 weeks, leading up to our big 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 21st! Stay tuned!

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Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women at Ardmore Roderick and beyond. Let’s continue to break barriers, uplift each other, and create a more inclusive future!

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We’re honored to announce that our Jackson Park Mobility Improvements Bid Package 1 Project has been awarded the National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition!

This award recognizes outstanding engineering achievements, and we’re proud to have delivered a large-scale infrastructure project that enhances safety, accessibility, and sustainability—while maintaining community trust.

A special thank you to our client, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), for their vision and collaboration in bringing this project to life.

A huge thank you to our incredible team and our valued partners DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc., TranSystems Corporation, Garza Karhoff Engineering, LLC, EXP US Services, JLK Architects, and Daniel Weinbach & Partners, Ltd. for their dedication and expertise in making this project a success!

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Happy World Engineering Day from Ardmore Roderick! Let’s celebrate innovation, problem-solving, and the structures that connect us all.

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“I first met Cherryl Thomas in 2016 at a Tollway meeting on the topic of diversity. As the President & CEO of Ardmore & Associates, she always carried herself with professionalism. But after catching me mutter “that’s some bull$&@!” under my breath in response to a remark, she asked, “what did you say?” Shocked, I replied, “nothing Ms. Thomas.” She smirked, then invited me to lunch.

We had a couple of lunches to get to know each other, then the day before our third, I got a call from a friend and mentor, Dan, who said, “I think it’s a great idea!”

I had no clue what he meant—until he spilled the beans that Cherryl wanted to talk about me buying her company. When I admitted I was interested but didn’t have the money, she simply said: “Let me help you buy me.”

After a year of negotiations, The Roderick Group officially acquired Ardmore & Associates in 2017.

When it came to naming, The Roderick Group didn’t have the same recognition, but everyone knew Ardmore & Associates. So, Ardmore Roderick was born—a name that carried weight and conveniently moved us up the alphabetical chart.

Strategically, the merger was a perfect fit. The Roderick Group specialized in design (Phase I & II), while Ardmore focused on Phase III construction management. Together, we could offer full-service infrastructure solutions on a larger scale. The move created capacity and enhanced capabilities, combined with our actual growth from a $6M to a $15M firm. This unlocked $25-$30M opportunities that were once out of reach.

Today, Cherryl remains a mentor, leading my advisory board and continuing to assist AR in any way possible. While she’s never been an Ardmore Roderick employee, her influence has been invaluable.”

- Ardmore Roderick’s President & CEO, Rashod R. Johnson, PE on The Roderick Group acquiring Ardmore & Associates in 2017.

We’re celebrating 20 incredible years! Join us on the journey as we share 20 stories over the next 20 weeks, leading up to our big 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 21st! Stay tuned!

#ArdmoreRoderick #TwentyYearsandBeyond #20Storiesfor20Years #20thAnniversary

Breaking barriers and building the future! This Women in Construction Week, we’re celebrating the incredible women engineers who make a difference in the field every day. Here’s to the leaders, problem-solvers, and trailblazers shaping our world!

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Celebrating the women who inspire, lead, and make history every day! Happy Women’s History Month!

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Wishing peace, reflection, and blessings to all observing Ramadan. May this month bring you strength, compassion, and unity. Ramadan Kareem!

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Spotlight on excellence! One of our own, Harrison Staley, is featured in “The Making of One Engineer,” sharing his journey and insights in the engineering world. Check out the article linked in our bio to learn more!

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Last chance to vote!

Our Jackson Park Mobility Improvements Bid Package 1 Project has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, recognizing this year’s most outstanding engineering achievements by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)! Ardmore Roderick proved that large-scale infrastructure can be delivered efficiently without sacrificing quality or community trust. This forward-thinking, environmentally sustainable project has positioned Jackson Park as a safer, more accessible space for future generations.

Your vote can help us secure this prestigious recognition and celebrate the amazing work we provide to our clients and communities!

Vote at the link in our bio! Deadline: February 27

Thank you for supporting Ardmore Roderick as we continue to lead engineering excellence!

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Congratulations to our President & CEO, Rashod R. Johnson, PE on receiving the CEEAA Distinguished Alumni Award from UIUC! His visionary leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to community enrichment continue to inspire us all.

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In honor of National Engineer’s Week, we are highlighting some of the amazing engineers at Ardmore Roderick!

Chris joined Ardmore Roderick in 2005, right out of school, and has been a vital part of our team ever since. His passion for engineering started with a love for math and physics, and today, he finds the most rewarding part of his work is seeing his projects come to life—especially when he can show them to his kids!

- Favorite Project: The CDOT LaSalle Congress Intermodal Transfer Center (2010) – a complex, high-impact project that serves thousands of commuters daily.
- Fun Engineering Fact: Some Roman aqueducts built over 2,000 years ago are still in use today!
- Fun Fact About Chris: He’s a huge soccer fan and attended two World Cup games in 1994. Now, he hopes to share that experience with his children in 2026!

Join us in celebrating Chris and his incredible contributions to Ardmore Roderick!

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