Your Entire Project Life Cycle  

  • Planning
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Technology
As a multidisciplinary firm, our planning experts have the unique ability to collaborate internally from all angles to help prepare for projects effectively and sustainably. From environmental assessments, survey and mapping, and drilling programs, to laboratory testing, our Team can ensure the best customized solution for each project.
Our professional engineers have extensive experience working for private, municipal, county, state and federal clients. We have provided a variety of engineering services for both new design and rehabilitation of roadways, bridges, bikeway facilities, parking lots, utility infrastructure, site development and more.
Rii specializes in public and private construction management projects with a specialty in the education and healthcare markets. Our expertise lies in design phase activities including constructability and value engineering reviews, scheduling, estimating, bid document preparation, project bidding, and bidder qualification review
Rii develops and implements custom software solutions that manages information, workflow and capital to assist owners and agencies in making critical management decisions regarding their infrastructure assets.

Planning 

As a multidisciplinary firm, our planning experts have the unique ability to collaborate internally from all angles to help prepare for projects effectively and sustainably. From environmental assessments, survey and mapping, drilling programs, to laboratory testing, our Team can ensure the best customized solution for each project.

Engineering

Our professional engineers have vast experience working for private, municipal, county, state and federal clients. We have provided a variety of engineering services for both new design and rehabilitation of roadways, bridges, bikeway facilities, parking lots, utility infrastructure, site development and more.

Construction Management

Rii specializes in public and private construction management projects with a specialty in the education and healthcare markets. Our expertise lies in design phase activities including constructability and value engineering reviews, scheduling, estimating, bid document preparation, project bidding, and bidder qualification review

Technology

Rii develops and implements custom software solutions that manages information, workflow and capital to assist owners and agencies in making critical management decisions regarding their infrastructure assets.

About Us

Resource International, Inc. (Rii) is a full-service consulting, engineering, and construction services firm assisting public and private clients to find optimum solutions to improve their environment and infrastructure. We maintain broad-based, multi-disciplined departments allowing for most services to be performed in-house, including field operations needed for investigations, surveys, assessments, and studies. A leader in the industry, our specialized equipment, technology and resources offer the best solutions.

Our Vision

To provide innovative and quality engineering solutions to public and private agencies in order to promote advanced, safe, efficient and cost-effective processes for improving environment and infrastructure.

Our Mission

Farah B. Majidzadeh formed Resource International, Inc. (Rii) in 1973 with a passion of bringing new technology to the AEC industry and encouraging women in STEM fields. We advanced to more than 150 employees and multiple offices by offering in-house, family-run business values coupled with technology, innovation and quality. Rii provides public and private entities with high-quality engineering, construction management and information technology consulting services to improve our communities’ infrastructure. Our goal is to conduct our services within or under budget in a timely manner. We do so by retaining top talent and professionals for the length of their careers by supporting teamwork, diversity and family-work-life balance.  In turn, our overhead rate stays well below the average, returning those benefits to our Clients through dynamic, efficient and economical solutions.

Our Markets 

Education K-12

 

Higher Ed

 

Healthcare

 

Government

 

Aviation

Transportation

 

Parks & Rec

 

Sports & Entertainment

 

Water Resources

 

Developers

Timeline of Our History

1973

 

Firm Incorporation

On August 21, 1973, Rii was incorporated as a company under Ohio law. Our founder, Farah Majidzadeh, sent out typed letters to various clients, hoping for one or two responses of interest. Just two weeks later, she had her first two clients, Delaware County Engineer's Office and the City of Worthington Engineer's Office, who were interested in Rii's innovative and unique equipment. With her contracts in tow, she quickly launched a small technology firm, Resource International, Inc., from the basement of her family home with the unique capability of diagnosing the conditions of pavements.

1975

 

First International Office in Kuwait

In 1975, the Kuwait operation took off very rapidly, and Rii and its affiliate registered in Kuwait as Resource International, Ltd. grew up to 75 employees. Farah and Kamran hand-picked their employees, asking only the top-notch leveled experts to join the team in providing a wide range of services to the Government Minstry of Public Works and Ministry of Aviation.

1984

 

First Branch Office

In 1984, Rii demonstrated its commitment to bringing quality service and innovative technologies to new regions by opening a branch office in Cleveland, OH. This first branch was a landmark moment in Rii's history, and it paved the way for further expansion throughout the 80s and 90s.

1987

 

International Achievement

A multi-year contract with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia resulted in the development and implementation of a Highway Maintenance Management System for the entire country. This project showcased the firm’s expertise and use of technology in engineering, research and development.

1998

 

Technological Takeoff

The creation of the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission in 1997 gave the IT Division a cornerstone opportunity to develop an interactive project management website for the State’s 12 year, $10.2 billion dollar program. Rii still maintains this award-winning website today.

2002

 

Ground Penetrating Radar Expertise

In 2002, technology advanced in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment and applications offering Rii a national niche service in providing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for concrete evaluations of bridge decks and roadway projects. Caltrans hired Rii in 2005 to complete a GPR survey on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Richmond- San Rafael Bridge, which are a combined 2.5 million in square feet. This landmark project demonstrated the useful applications of GPR, and Resource's skill and efficiency.

2005

 

Construction Management's Rise

In 2005 the CM Division was awarded the $144 million Newark City School District-Wide Facilities Improvement Program. This win helped the CM Division gain industry-wide recognition in K-12 education. To date the CM Division has provided more than $750 million of building construction services for public agencies.

2013

 

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

Rii’s management system went through a series of accredited audits and on March 26, 2013 our firm was found to be in compliance with ISO 9001: 2008 QMS standards. We have continuously evolved and improved our management system over the years and today we operate under the most current ISO 9001:2015 standards.

2019

 

Recognition for Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Rii's CEO and Chairperson Farah Majidzadeh and Executive Vice President Marcia Lampman were awarded the Director's Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy by ODOT at the 2019 Civil Rights Transportation Symposium. Rii was honored with the award for our firm's commitment to the DBE program.

2023

 

50th Year in Business

Rii celebrated our biggest milestone to date, 50 years in business! In half a century, our firm expanded to 10 divisions across 7 offices with more than 160 employees nationwide! Our service range spans more than 500 clients across 3 countries and 34 US states / provinces.

Award Winning Innovation and Quality

Rii has won numerous national and international awards for our quality services and experienced team. To date, we have been awarded three International Road Federation Global Road Achievement Awards. We received an award in 2000 in the Construction Methodology Category for our Construction Management services on the Butler Regional Highway project; an award in 2008 in the Quality Management Category for our use of Ground Penetrating Radar to not only evaluate the current condition of existing roadways, but also to determine what sections of roadway can be salvaged, ultimately saving clients time and money; and an award in 2013 for the development of our innovative mobile data collector.

 A leader in the industry, Rii is proud to have received many other honors and awards, including the ARTBA Globe Award for Environmental Excellence and the Engineering Excellence Award presented by the American Consulting Engineers Council.

Awards and Honors

Dedicated Staff

Rare to find, Rii has many personnel who have been with our firm for their entire career or well over a decade. Working side-by-side for so long has created efficiency and a collaborative environment unlike anywhere else.

Innovative Equipment

Rii owns and operates state-of-the art equipment to provide effective results and cost savings for our clients’ roads and structures.

Diverse In-House Capabilities

Rii has full-service, in-house capabilities, allowing around-the-clock service at the utmost quality, and we specialize in on-call/task order contracts where immediate responses may be required.

Certified Quality Standards

An industry leader in quality oversight, Rii remains one of a few firms in the industry to operate under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

Our Featured Projects

Rii performed GPR testing on 47 concrete bridge decks. After the field data was collected Rii analyzed the data and provided INDOT a report within about eight weeks. This delivery time was shorter than expected or needed by INDOT. The report was thorough and detailed, yet was very easy to understand and extract useful information. Overall, INDOT has been very satisfied with Rii’s services, and we hope to work with them more in the future Pete White, Systems Assessment Manager, Indiana DOT
Rii is part of the Project Team performing various A/E services for the GSA’s Public Buildings Service (PBS) division throughout the state of Ohio. Rii provides staff readily available to provide environmental services during design and/or construction phases and performs these services in a timely and accurate manner Stephanie Zajewski, US General Services Administration
Based on my experience, I can recommend Resource International. Inc. as a firm that consistently delivers high-quality services to municipal utilities Mark Timbrook, PE Project Manager City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage
We appreciate Resource International Inc.’s quality of service and would recommend them for similar services. Their team is dedicated exceeding COTA’s [Central Ohio Transit Authority] expectations. Michael Bradley Vice President of Planning and Service Development Central Ohio Transit Authority
Throughout the past 5 years, Resource International has provided timely and high quality responses for troubleshooting and problem solving. …Resource International continues to do an excellent job providing system and database administration for the City, and I would recommend their team for similar services in the future. James M. Gross II, PE City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities
Rii provided knowledgeable and experience staff that were responsive to the needs of this project for its successful completion. We appreciate Resource International Inc.’s quality of service…. Douglas J. Straley Project Executive Sports and Exhibition Authority
…The construction project stayed within acceptable limits of schedule, even with record adverse weather conditions and remain within budget in large part to the expertise of Resource International. Wadsworth City Schools met its target deadline of being in four new buildings for opening day of the 2012-2013 school year. This would not have been possible were it not for their involvement. This professional relationship has been a sincere pleasure. Joseph Magnacca, Former Director of Facilities Wadsworth City Schools
Rii has provided quality services in a timely manner, and their staff is very knowledgeable and professional. We appreciate Resource International Inc.’s quality of service and would recommend them… Megan D. O’Callaghan, PE Director of Public Works City of Dublin, Ohio

We are Known for Our Commitment, Dedication, and Quality 

Innovation and quality services characterize Rii’s reputation in the professional community.  Rii approaches each project with the same goal of providing the highest quality service to our clients.  We strive to strengthen current business relationships and develop new ones through our ongoing commitment to superior services and successful projects.

Contact Us

  • Corporate Headquarters
  • Columbus Lab
  • Cincinnati Office
  • Cincinnati Lab
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • Louisville, KY
Address:6350 Presidential Gateway, Columbus, OH 43231 Phone:(614) 823-4949 Fax:(614) 823-4990
Address:3717 Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43231 Phone:(614) 823-4949 Fax:(614) 823-4990
Address:4445 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 165, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone:(513) 214-2871
Address:4480 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 308, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone:(513) 769-6998
Address:9885 Rockside Road, Suite 145, Cleveland, OH 44125 Phone:(216) 573-0955
Address:12900 N. Meridian Street, Suite 195, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone:(317) 536-5768
Address:1735 E. Carson Street, Suite 353, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone:(412) 630-9420
Address: 3120 South Ocean Blvd. #3-602, Palm Beach, FL 33480 Phone:(614) 823-4949
Address:312 S 4th Street, Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40202 Phone:(502) 213-5939











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    Address:

    6350 Presidential Gateway, Columbus, OH 43231

    Phone:

    (614) 823-4949

    Fax:

    (614) 823-4990