Acted as President of the Beavers Heavy Engineering Construction Association
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Civil Engineering
The Beavers (*1) was established in 1955 with the aim of promoting goodwill, friendliness and consideration within the heavy engineering construction industry; giving recognition to those men and women who have demonstrated particular skill, responsibility and integrity; and encouraging and supporting entry of promising young individuals into heavy engineering construction. Nowadays, approximately 400 groups including corporations, companies and individuals who have engaged in the heavy engineering construction industry in the United States join this association.
In the 1970s, Obayashi, as the first Japanese construction company engaging in the United States public-works project, received an order for San Francisco Sewer. Starting with the success of this project, Obayashi now have been working on more than 80 projects in the United States, and joined the Beavers in 1985.
Mr. Onozaki, the host of the annual Awards Dinner, looked back over the Obayashi's history of the past 30 years he built up with his associates
The operation of San Francisco Sewer, 2.3 km tunneling project along San Francisco Bay, started in 1979 (completed in 1982)
Since Obayashi's contribution and integrity for the heavy engineering construction industry in the United States was highly recognized, Hirokazu Onozaki, senior general manager of North American Regional Headquarters, was designated as the 2013 president of the Beavers. In addition, it is honor to announce that Mr. Onozaki is the first president who is not a citizen of the United States in this association.
As the completion of his president term, Mr. Onozaki played as the master of ceremonies at the Beavers' 59th annual Awards Dinner on January 17, 2014 in Los Angeles.
Mr. Onozaki announced this year's person who made special contributions to the heavy construction industry in the categories of Management, Supervision, Engineering and Service & Supply. He also reported the annual performance of philanthropic works such as scholarship for students who entering the heavy construction industry.
Making full use of our advanced technology and experience, Obayashi will continue to engage in global construction projects with the aim of supporting the world's development.
※1 The Beavers
The name "Beavers" derives from a braver, often called an ecosystem engineer, which can steadily create ponds and wetlands using natural materials. Beavers' way of life and the construction industry are very alike.
Obayashi's major projects in the United States
Improvements to the Chalmette Loop Levee,
LPV 146
(completed in 2012)
Hoover Dam
Bypass Project
Colorado River Bridge
(completed in 2010)
Metro Gold Line
Eastside Extension Project
(completed in 2009)
Central Link Light Rail
Beacon Hill Tunnel & Station
(completed in 2009)
Golden Gate Bridge
Seismic Retrofit
(completed in 2008)
Central Artery/ Tunnel
Project I-93
Tunnel Finishes (C17AA)
(completed in 2006)
San Fernando Valley
Bus Rapid Transit Project
(completed in 2005)
MSP LRT Tunnel and Station
(completed in 2005)
Nancy Creek Tunnel-
FC-7377-01
(completed in 2005)
Upper Diamond Fork Project &
Upper Diamond Fork Project - Phase 2
(completed in 2004)
Central Artery/ Tunnel Project
Ted Williams Tunnel
Finishes (C07A1)
(completed in 1996)
San Antonio River &
San Pedro Creek Tunnels Phase 2,
Tunnels & Shafts
(completed in 1993)