Case Studies

In the heart of downtown Calgary, Alberta, a transformative infrastructure project is reshaping the city's urban core: the Calgary Event Centre. This $900 million undertaking marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of Calgary's entertainment and cultural district. At the centerpiece of the development is Scotia Place—a state-of-the-art arena that will serve as the future home of the Calgary Flames, replacing the iconic Saddledome. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the Event Centre is envisioned as a modern venue supporting sports, concerts, exhibitions, and major events, while also driving economic and social vibrancy in the region.

Miami Freedom Park is a landmark $1.3 billion, privately funded sports and entertainment complex currently under construction in Miami, Florida. Positioned as the future home of Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi. This transformative development is reshaping the city’s urban landscape and environmental legacy.  The centerpiece is a 25,000-seat stadium, but the project extends far beyond soccer. Over 131 acres, it includes a 58-acre public park—the largest new park in the city in over a century—alongside over 1 million square feet of mixed-use development including retail, restaurants, office space, a 750-room hotel, and extensive infrastructure upgrades.

In 2024, SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company led by Elon Musk, embarked on a substantial expansion of its Starbase facility near Boca Chica Beach, Texas located six hours from Houston and four and a half hours from San Antonio, just outside of Brownsville, Texas. The company invested approximately $100 million to construct a five-story office mezzanine and a special-use industrial factory spanning about 1 million square feet. Construction commenced on February 23, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of January 1, 2025.

In September 2022, Micron announced its ambitious plan to expand its Boise, Idaho headquarters with a cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. This initiative aims to enhance the production of memory chips, integral components in various electronic devices, from smartphones to advanced computing systems, after the Meta Data Center in Kuna, Idaho, which Hensel Phelps constructed. This new facility is poised to position Idaho as a significant player in the U.S. technology sector. This industry has traditionally been dominated by Silicon Valley, California, Seattle, Washington, and Virginia firms, reinforcing the nation's semiconductor supply chain.

FOD management at MCAS Yuma relied on labor-intensive manual inspections—a time-consuming process that, while adequate, left room for improvement. In May 2024, the air station introduced a new solution: FODS Trackout Control Mats. The results exceeded expectations and redefined FOD management at one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most critical installations.

Addressing decades of coal ash accumulation, Duke Energy launched an extensive environmental remediation project to mitigate these risks. The initiative included the excavation, transportation, and secure storage of millions of tons of coal ash across multiple power plant sites, with a focus on compliance, sustainability, and ecological restoration.

Integral to the success of this large-scale effort were FODS Trackout Control Mats. These innovative mats helped ensure operational efficiency by preventing the spread of debris and contaminants from work sites, improving compliance with environmental regulations while reducing cleanup costs.

The Burke Mountain development in Coquitlam, BC, is an ambitious project that highlights the interplay between advanced construction techniques and community-focused design. Integral to this development is the construction of a new middle and secondary school, which is set to serve the rapidly growing Burke Mountain community. With an estimated completion date of September 2026 the FODS Trackout Control Mat was deployed to minimize downtime that comes with refreshing a rock entrance and to keep the project running smoothly to save time and money overall.  

The University of Kansas (KU), located in Lawrence, Kansas, is spearheading a major $448 million renovation of the iconic David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Led by Athletic Director Travis Goff, this transformative project aims to modernize the stadium, improve infrastructure, and significantly enhance the fan experience. The renovation project, with its first phase slated for completion by August 2025, relies heavily on innovative solutions such as the FODS Trackout Control Mat to stay on schedule and minimize environmental impact.

DPR Construction is building another data center for Facebook’s parent company Meta leveraging extensive experience on large scale projects with high standards for environmental responsibility. The new facility will span 2.5 million square feet, and be powered by 100% renewable energy. Similar to previous data center builds, DPR Construction leveraged FODS Trackout Control System to provide an effective BMP for high traffic applications.

Civil engineers in Clear Lake, Minnesota, are deploying FODS stabilized construction exit to prevent trackout while constructing their new solar field. FODS is a portable, reusable vehicle track-out control solution that can be permanently installed as a complete solution. Learn more about green energy projects that have integrated the FODS Trackout Control system to reduce maintenance costs and increase compliance and safety.

Civil engineers in North Austin are deploying FODS stabilized construction exit to prevent sedimentation while undergoing construction on Texas’s largest raw water project. FODS is a portable, reusable vehicle track-out control solution that can be permanently installed as a complete solution. Learn more about municipalities that have integrated the FODS Trackout Control system to reduce maintenance costs and increase compliance and safety.

Titan America, a leading construction material supplier, is using FODS on multiple locations throughout Florida to mitigate vehicle track-out, increase safety, and reduce costs. The system has proved effective on varied site conditions and demonstrates Titan America’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Landfills across the country are turning to FODS to reduce sediment tracking. FODS is a portable, reusable vehicle track-out control solution which can be permanently installed as a complete solution or used in conjunction with wheel wash systems or other Vehicle Trackout Control BMPs to improve performance. Learn more about landfills that have integrated the FODS Trackout Control system to reduce costs and increase compliance and safety.

As one of the nation’s most traveled airports, Denver International Airport (DEN) continues to add gates to increase capacity for over 60 million annual travellers. In 2022, DIA’s Gate Expansion Program completed the addition of 39 gates which increased the airports capacity by 30%. FODS Trackout Control System was deployed throughout the project to safely mitigate construction vehicle track out and reduce FOD on access roads. The FODS system is becoming the preferred solution for mitigating construction track out and preventing vehicle related Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on airports around the globe.

Miami’s I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project which includes the arched Signature Bridge encompasses over 5 miles of highway and state roadways. Archer Western & de Moya Group Joint Venture have deployed FODS Soil Tracking Prevention Device as a Vehicle Tracking Control Measure throughout the project. The reusable system can be relocated through each phase of the project.

The San Diego International Airport is undergoing a major renovation of Terminal 1 which will create and additional 11 gates along with new seating areas and restaurants. The New T1 Project will also include a two level drop-off/pick-up area which will provide pedestrian access to Terminal 2, a new administration building, and a three lane road to the terminal which will streamline traffic and reduce congestion on nearby roadways.

Erie’s North Water Reclamation Facility is undergoing major improvement to increase capacity for the growing town. The improvements will continue until 2028 as the plant is upgraded to a Class A facility which can provide safe water for additional applications. Archer Western is contracted to perform the work and is using FODS Trackout Control Mats to as the Stabilized Construction Entrance BMP to minimize vehicle sediment tracking.

Scout Ground Protection Mats were using during construction work at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier Revitalization Project. The mats were installed around the perimeter of the pier to provide site access while protecting the existing substrate.

The Old Alabama Highway Widening Project would create additional lanes along nearly six miles between Paga Mine Road and Highway 113 (Rockmart Highway). CW Matthews chose FODS Trackout Control System which enabled an 80% reduction of street sweeping compared to traditional aggregate style construction entrances.

FODS Ground Protection Mats were using during demolition work at Tampa Convention Center’s new waterfront meeting rooms. The mats were placed over existing brick work, which extended out to the Tampa River Walk, to provide site access for vehicles and pedestrians during demolition.

The I-10 Flyover Ramp Project aims to reduce congestion from westbound I-10 traffic exiting onto the College Drive exit. The Flyover redirects traffic over the I-12 to eliminate the need to merge past multiple lanes of traffic. FODS Trackout Control System was deployed to reduce construction site sediment tracking.

The Catbird Hotel is constructed on the corner of Marion and Walnut in Denver’s RiNo Arts District. Using innovative building materials, construction crews would assemble each floor in under three weeks as the pre-manufactured structural and exterior panels were delivered to the site. Construction in urban environments requires contractors to deploy effective and safe BMPs to prevent sedimentation and water pollution from exiting vehicles. The FODS Trackout Control Mats were to used on all three site entrances to provide access to the frequent delivery trucks and construction vehicles.