Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering and Surveying Services in Port Allen, LA
Civil Design & Construction was founded in 2005 with a commitment to delivering engineering excellence through honesty, integrity, and technical expertise. Our firm specializes in civil engineering, cost engineering, land surveying, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services, serving federal, state, and local government agencies alongside private developers. With over two decades of combined experience, our team of licensed professionals brings specialized knowledge in roadway design, drainage systems, cost estimation, and advanced surveying technologies.We maintain active memberships in professional organizations including AACEI, ASCE, and SAME, demonstrating our dedication to industry standards. Our Louisiana-based operations extend statewide for civil design and surveying, while our cost engineering services support projects nationwide. We leverage cutting-edge tools like 3D terrestrial scanning and drone technology to ensure precision in every project phase, from initial planning to final execution.
Services
Civil Engineering
Cost Engineering
Land Surveying
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized roadway design experience for state and municipal projects
- Our SBA and DBE certifications demonstrate commitment to diversity and quality standards
- We provide nationwide cost engineering services for USACE and DOD clients
- Our team utilizes advanced SUE technology to prevent construction delays
- We employ licensed professionals with expertise in hydraulic analysis and stormwater management
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services focus on roadway design, drainage systems, and infrastructure development for government and private clients. We specialize in hydraulic analysis for bridges, stormwater management, and flood modeling while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Our team delivers comprehensive construction administration services including inspections and payment approvals.
Cost Engineering
We provide detailed cost estimation and scheduling for civil works projects across the United States. Our expertise includes MCACES version MII software, Primavera P6 scheduling, and value engineering assessments. We support USACE districts nationwide with risk analysis using Crystal Ball software and critical path monitoring for complex infrastructure projects.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division offers boundary determination, topographic mapping, and right-of-way projects for public and private clients. We utilize advanced technologies including 3D terrestrial scanning and FAA-certified drone operations. Our licensed surveyors in Louisiana and Texas manage field crews and process data for construction and development projects.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
We specialize in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) using ASCE quality level standards from QL-D to QL-A. Our services identify underground utilities before construction begins, preventing costly delays and safety hazards. We employ advanced detection technologies to provide accurate utility mapping for infrastructure projects.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services include field inspections, payment request approvals, and scheduling coordination. We ensure compliance with design specifications throughout project execution. Our team manages communication between contractors and clients while maintaining quality control standards for infrastructure development projects.
People
Karla Weston
Owner/Operator
Licensed Civil Engineer with 20+ years of roadway design experience. Founded CD&C in 2005 after graduating from Louisiana Tech University. Specializes in drainage systems and cost estimation for USACE projects across the US and Puerto Rico.
Chris Ballard
Survey Manager
Professional Land Surveyor in Louisiana and Texas with 20+ years of experience. Manages boundary surveys and topographic mapping for infrastructure projects. Oversees field crews and data processing for municipal and federal clients.
C.J. Goodspeed
SUE Manager
Subsurface Utility Engineering expert with 30+ years of experience in underground utility location. Supervises SUE operations and technology implementation. Provides accurate utility mapping to prevent construction conflicts and project delays.
Madison Mills
Professional Land Surveyor
Registered Louisiana surveyor managing field operations and data processing. Coordinates survey crews for boundary and topographic projects. Specializes in converting field data into final deliverables for infrastructure development.
Scott Benton
Survey Project Manager
FAA-licensed drone pilot leading remote sensing technology initiatives. Manages 3D scanning and lidar drone projects. Coordinates survey operations between field teams and office staff while maintaining client communication.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering services including roadway design, drainage systems, and infrastructure development for both public and private sector clients.
Do you provide surveying services outside Louisiana?
Our land surveying services primarily serve Louisiana, while our cost engineering expertise supports nationwide projects for federal agencies.
What is Subsurface Utility Engineering?
SUE is an engineering process that locates underground utilities before construction using specialized technology to prevent project delays and safety hazards.
Are you certified for government contracts?
Yes, we're SBA-certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business and DBE-certified by Louisiana's Department of Transportation & Development.
What construction project experience do you have?
We've worked on hurricane risk reduction systems, pump stations, levees, bridges, and various infrastructure projects for USACE and DOD clients.
