Safety isn’t just a requirement on Ferrovial projects—it’s part of who we are. That commitment is earning national recognition. Three of our U.S. and Canada project teams, and Webber, recently brought home major industry awards, reinforcing a simple truth: when you put people first, everyone wins.
Ontario Transit Group: Leading the way in rail safety
Ontario Transit Group (OTG) received three major honors at the inaugural Transit Rail Association for Canadian Contractors, Maintainers, Operators and Standards (TRACCS) Rail Achievement Awards, celebrating its groundbreaking Transforming Safety Together initiative:
- 1st place – Safety Achievement of the Year in Canadian Rail
- Commended – Safety Leadership Excellence
- Commended – Best Safety on a Rail Project
Since launching Transforming Safety Together, OTG has achieved zero lost time incidents across more than 5.4 million work hours—a remarkable milestone for a major rail infrastructure project.
The program goes beyond compliance, empowering every team member to act as a safety leader and making safety a shared responsibility woven into daily work.
For more information, about these awards, visit: TRACCS
Ontario Transit Group representatives from left to right: Sergio Gijon Ramirez de Arellano, Carlos Ramos Cruz, Patrício Córdova Schultz, François Colletta, Florian Bretaudeau, Jaime Sevilla, Alan Hughes, Maxence Foure, Hugo Cuesta, and Allison Dewhirst.
“Safety isn’t just a requirement,” said Ponciano Perez, OTG Project Director. “It’s the foundation of everything we do.”
Ignacio Milans, CEO of North Tarrant Infrastructure, added: “Safety isn’t a goal we achieve once—it’s a responsibility we renew every day.”
Texas teams earn the Bluebonnet Safety Award
In Texas, Alamo NEX Construction and North Tarrant Infrastructure were honored with the 2024 Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award, one of the state’s most rigorous construction safety recognitions.
Presented jointly by TxDOT and the Associated General Contractors of Texas, the award recognizes exceptional safety performance, strong training programs, and a deeply embedded safety culture. Both teams were recognized for their unwavering commitment to ensuring everyone goes home safely—every day, on every project.
“Safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said Felix Martin, CEO of Alamo NEX Construction. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting every person on our projects.”
Double win in Georgia
The I-85 at SR 42 / North Druid Hills Road project earned two Preconstruction Design Awards at the 2025 ACEC GDOT Transportation Summit, including the Grand Prize in the Design-Build category—highlighting excellence in collaboration, innovation, and planning.
The 2025 ACEC GDOT Transportation Summit is a premier event for transportation leaders, elected officials, and industry professionals in Georgia. Cohosted with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), this summit serves as a vital forum for discussing the current state and future of transportation infrastructure in Georgia.
Visit: Georgia Transportation Summit for more information.
Webber awarded National AGC Safety & Texas Bluebonnet Awards
This is the 11th time Webber has been recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America’s AGC National Safety Award. This award honors excellence in Safety records and serves as a testament to Webber’s commitment to fostering a workplace of safety and making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day. Our team was also awarded the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award, based on the company’s incident rates and work hours.
Congratulations to the OTG, Alamo NEX Construction, North Tarrant Infrastructure, North Druid Hills project teams and Webber. Your leadership, teamwork, and commitment to safety continue to raise the bar across the industry—and set a powerful example for what great project delivery looks like.