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Westwood Acquires California-Based O’Dell Engineering

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), a nationally renowned design and consulting firm, announced today its acquisition of Northern California-based O’Dell Engineering (O’Dell). The acquisition of O’Dell supports Westwood’s strategy to expand into new regions and grow its existing markets and services. O’Dell is Westwood’s inaugural investment in California and brings four new offices in Modesto, […]

New Ralston Tower Senior-Focused Park Coming Soon!

The new Ralston Tower Park is officially on its way! O’Dell provided master planning, design development, and construction documentation for this amazing senior playground! We are now happy to provide construction support services. The new park will feature walking paths, game tables, a plaza, a horseshoe pit, fitness equipment, benches, and a drinking fountain. The […]

Trini’s Park Grand Opening in Kerman, CA

Named after the long-time mayor and council-member Trini Rodriguez, Trini’s Park in Kerman, California recently celebrated its grand opening on August 28th, 2021! You can watch the coverage from this event on ABC30’s website. Trini’s Park features two playgrounds, a half basketball court, fitness equipment, musical instruments, and a picnic shelter for the Kerman community […]

EmPOWERment Park Project Featured on abc10 News

Local abc10 news station recently featured a news piece on the inclusive EmPOWERment Park project and its impact on a child’s access to play. EmPOWERment Park is designed with socially inclusive principles to be a place where people of all abilities and ages, just like Mary Jane, can gather to play and recreate. The park […]

Prioritizing Health – O’Dell Engineering’s Response to COVID-19

These are challenging and unprecedented times. As we continue to navigate this evolving situation, O’Dell is putting the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community members first. Our offices look a little different these days with most staff working remotely, but just because we aren’t in the office doesn’t mean we aren’t here […]

“MoRo” Music Garden Project Featured in the Modesto Bee

The Modesto Bee recently featured an article on the “MoRo” Music Garden. As a part of our “25 Years, 25 Acts” program, O’Dell is currently donating design services for this project which includes a conceptual master plan and improvement plans for a music garden adjacent to the Foster Family Theater in the Gallo Center for […]

Joaquin Lopez Named “40 Under 40” by Business Street Online

Joaquin Lopez, PLS, Senior Land Surveyor at O’Dell Engineering, was named a member of the 2018 class of “40 under 40” by Business Street Online. This designation recognizes exceptional business professionals in the private and public sectors of Central CA. Mr. Lopez is a dedicated Project Manager in the Survey Department at O’Dell and is […]

O’Dell Engineering Named One of the “2018 Best Places to Work: Central Valley”

O’Dell Engineering was recently named one of the “2018 Best Places to Work: Central Valley” by Opportunity Stanislaus. The program recognizes organizations with strong, positive work place environments. “The organizations selected for this designation are leaders in their field without exception,” said David White, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Stanislaus. “Their cultures and emphasis on […]

O’Dell Engineering Ranked as Number 1 Civil Engineering Firm in the CVBJ Book of Lists!

O’Dell Engineering is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked as the Number 1 Civil Engineering Firm in the Central Valley Business Journal Book of Lists again this year! O’Dell is proud to provide exemplary civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and land planning and land use entitlement services to the Central Valley. […]