Owner / Project: USACE-New Orleans District/I.H.N.C. East Side N. Claiborne to Florida Ave. Floodwall Repairs Contracting Agency Address & Phone: USACE/New Orleans 7400 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA. 70118 (504) 862-2882 Amount: $11,267,000 Location: New Orleans, LA.

• The project dictated an extremely tight deadline and required a rapid mobilization due to the requirement of completion prior to the following hurricane season.
• The fast-paced schedule required a large workforce in a relatively small work area, causing numerous congestion and coordination issues.
• The project was very high-profile with a constant flow of media and public officials visiting the site. This presented challenges in maintaining productivity, while providing access to these parties.
• Significant changes/increases to the scope of work were made shortly after award, which required Cajun to adapt to a new schedule and devise a new plan of work.
• Lack of utilities (sewer, water, telephone) posed infrastructure and communication problems.

• Successfully completed the floodwall on time and before June 1, 2006 deadline.
• Awarded the ABC Pelican Chapter 2006 Award for Excellence in Construction in the Infrastructure/Heavy Construction category.
• Awarded ABC National Eagle Award in the Infrastructure/Heavy Construction Category.
• Project principals had the rare and distinct honor of being coined by Brigadier General Robert Crear, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• President George Bush visited and held a press conference from this project site giving a personal “thanks” to all employees involved.