The integration of GIS and SSI provides EKHO with specialized geotechnical design capabilities and soil reinforcement expertise, bridging a critical gap in the firm’s service portfolio. By moving beyond traditional steel-reinforced MSE solutions, the company now offers geosynthetic alternatives that allow for the use of native onsite backfill—a significant advantage for projects with stringent corrosion requirements or specific environmental constraints.

COO Justin Wexler noted that the ARES system carries 37 state approvals, granting the firm instant market entry into key regions including California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. With these assets now in place, EKHO has positioned itself to compete for a broader range of transportation and rail sector contracts across North America. The move effectively transitions the company into a full-service provider capable of managing complex, large-scale retaining wall and earth stabilization projects from engineering to execution.