ACROSS BORDERS #19 - March 2025

Egis

Published Apr 1, 2025

🛑 TOP NEWS FROM THE EGIS GROUP 🛑

Egis inaugurates its new office in the Philippines!

On March 21, we officially opened our new workspace at One San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City—now home to nearly 200 employees!

This milestone strengthens our presence in the country, reinforcing our expertise in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and sustainable water solutions with the launch of the Egis Production Center.

🏆 Egis Innovation Challenge 2025: From 220 applicants to 4 winning teams! 👏

On March 25, we celebrated the final of "Connect.Create.Impact." in Paris, rewarding the most innovative projects. Out of 220 entries from 31 countries, 12 teams pitched to our Grand Jury. The results were the following:

🥇 DEMETER – Revolutionizing earthworks modeling with digital tech

🥈 LIM – Real-time climate impact simulation for landscape architects

🥉 Floware – AI-powered platform enhancing urban mobility

🏅 ABIM – AI-driven predictive maintenance for ports

The winners now enter The Lab, Egis’ incubator, to bring their ideas to life with expert support.

#IWD25 - Make a Difference for Gender Equality!

At Egis, we are committed to advancing gender equality—not just through words, but through concrete actions.

🔎 Read inspiring stories from some of our strong Egis women and learn more on our commitments and actions by clicking the image.

PROJECT NEWS

🤝 Egis & MRT Jakarta: Advancing Urban Rail in Indonesia

On February 20, 2025, Egis and PT. MRT Jakarta signed an MoU to accelerate sustainable transit development.

The agreement reinforces a shared vision for efficient urban mobility. Combining MRT Jakarta's commitment to service excellence with Egis' global railway engineering expertise, this partnership will drive innovation in transport planning, revenue generation, and operational performance—supporting projects in Indonesia and beyond.

♻️ Chernihiv Heating Network Upgrade: 62% Insulation Completed!

The modernization of Chernihiv’s centralized heating system is progressing, with 62% of thermal insulation already updated. Nine teams are working in parallel to enhance energy efficiency and comfort for residents.

In April, work will expand to two more sections, focusing on insulation updates, access roads, and landscaping.

📌 Funded by the EU, with Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank as program manager, Egis provides technical supervision and expertise to ensure top-quality execution.

🚄 Egis Joins the US High Speed Rail Association’s Executive Committee!

We’re proud to bring 35+ years of high-speed rail expertise to USHSR, supporting the future of sustainable mobility.

From engineering record-breaking lines in France to advancing the California High Speed Rail project, we are committed to shaping the next era of transportation.

✈️ New project launch in Morocco!

Egis & Roland Berger are proud to assist Morocco’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation in shaping the National Airport Master Plan 2045.

On March 4, the kickoff meeting in Rabat gathered key stakeholders, including Minister Abdessamad KAYOUH. Covering 20 airports, the study will focus on traffic forecasting, development plans, investment sequencing, and sustainable mobility.

With 50+ years of expertise, Egis is committed to modernizing airports for a more efficient and competitive future! 🚀

LIFE AT EGIS 💚

Giving Back to Future Engineers in the Middle East!

Last week, our engineers, Faaizah Faisal and Reha Hansraj, guest lectured at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, sharing insights on “HVAC Systems and Sizing.”

By bridging academia and industry, we empower the next generation with real-world expertise and inspire them to pursue engineering careers with confidence. The most rewarding part? Seeing their engagement and excitement about the industry’s diversity.

A big thank you to the students for their enthusiasm!

Breaking Barriers in the Railway Industry in Latine America! 🚆

💜 At Egis in LatAm, we reaffirm our commitment to women’s empowerment by participating in the League of Railway Women (LRW) event, "The Unreasonable & Unexpected to Reach the Extraordinary."

During the event, Diana Rivero-Herrera, Business Development Manager at Egis in Mexico, was named Co-Ambassador of LRW, strengthening female leadership in the sector. Meanwhile, Yudi Monterroso Nuñez, Operations Engineer at Egis in Mexico, highlighted the importance of smarter and more sustainable railway mobility.

University de la Terre 2025 - Egis was here! 👋

The event took place at the UNESCO House, marking an incredible moment for Egis as we contributed to this important gathering since 2022. This year, we made our mark with 4 keynote sessions and a major photo exhibition! 📸

A highlight was the opening of our "Resilient Earth" exhibition, presented by Laurent Germain ! Initiated by the Egis Foundation , the exhibition featured Nicolas Henry's works, part of the Biennale PHOTOCLIMAT residency under the Egis Foundation's Team Up for Climate Prize. It raised awareness of social and environmental challenges and encouraged public engagement.

New Trophy for France-Ireland Rugby Rivalry 🏆

Egis attended the launch of a new annual trophy between France and Ireland in the Men’s Six Nations, hosted by HE Celine Place, Ambassador of France, at the Alliance Française Dublin.

Egis Group CEO Laurent Germain addressed an audience including French and Irish business leaders and rugby legends.

He highlighted the strong ties between the two countries, emphasizing the respect and competitive spirit that will define this new rugby tradition, set to debut in 2026.

Egis Celebrates Recognition at Alberta Transportation Awards 🎉

Egis teams received three prestigious awards at the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) Transportation Connects Alberta Conference on March 3 in Edmonton:

Minister’s Partnering Award for Highway 16 Yellowhead Corridor (Egis, Lahrmann Construction, TEC)
Minister’s Partnering Award for Bow Valley Gap Wildlife Overpass (Egis, PME Inc., DIALOG, TEC)
Minister’s Award for Transportation Innovation for Bow Valley Gap Wildlife Overpass (Egis, PME Inc., DIALOG, TEC)

Greg Northcott, CPA, CMA , CEO of Egis in Canada , expressed pride in the company’s 25-year partnership with TEC and its continued growth in Alberta, supporting key infrastructure projects.

INSIGHT PIECE OF THE MONTH 📚

Preserving and promoting biodiversity in buildings

Urban sprawl and agriculture are driving biodiversity loss, but cities can also become refuges for wildlife. Older buildings often provide nesting spaces for birds and bats, yet renovations can block these habitats. New constructions are designed to prevent species access, but it’s possible to integrate biodiversity into designs without compromising comfort.

Simple design tweaks, like adding nesting spaces for birds such as sparrows and swifts, can support wildlife without attracting pests. These changes are cost-effective and blend seamlessly with the building’s aesthetics.

Learn more about how we can preserve and promote biodiversity in urban spaces in the latest article by Matthieu Suc, Landboost by Egis Development Manager.