
Civil Design Consultants, Inc.
Expert Civil Engineering & Land Surveying for Homeowners and Developers
About the firm
Civil Design Consultants, Inc. (CDCI) is a civil engineering and land surveying firm serving homeowners and developers across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Founded and led by licensed Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors with over 20 years of experience in the Merrimack Valley region, CDCI takes projects from initial land planning through design, permitting, and construction administration. Services span land surveying, site civil engineering, stormwater and septic design, subdivision planning, and regulatory permitting before local and state boards. CDCI operates from its headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Land Surveying
People
James E. HanleyPresident
Capabilities
Land Planning
Service websiteSite feasibility assessment, zoning and regulatory review, and conceptual plan preparation to maximize land use and comply with local and state regulations.
- Zoning Review & Analysis
- Conceptual Plan Preparation
- Feasibility & Site Assessment
- Due Diligence
Civil Engineering Design
Service websiteSite, utility, roadway, septic, and drainage design for residential and commercial land development projects. CDCI partners with wetland scientists, transportation, geotechnical, and environmental engineers to offer clients a full suite of site development services.
- Subdivision Plan Preparation
- Site Plan Preparation
- Utility Design
- Site & Roadway Layout & Grading
- Stormwater Management Design
- Septic System Design
- Retaining Wall Design
- Dry Well / Infiltration System Design
- Pump Station & Force Main Design
Permitting
Service websiteRegulatory permitting across local, state, and federal agencies, including presentations to Conservation Commissions, Planning Boards, Zoning Boards of Appeals, Boards of Health, and Departments of Environmental Protection.
- Local Board Presentations
- 40B Comprehensive Permits
- MEPA
- Massachusetts DEP
- New Hampshire DES
- Maine DEP
- NPDES General Construction Permits
- Army Corps of Engineers
Land Surveying & Aerial Mapping
Service websiteBoundary determination, topographic surveys, wetland flag location, ALTA/ASCM surveys, and construction layout using state-of-the-art GPS and aerial drone technology.
- Boundary Line Determination
- Site Topography
- Wetland Flag Location
- ALTA/ASCM Surveys
- Construction Layout
- Flood Certificates
- Aerial Drone Surveying
Construction Administration
Service websiteConstruction document preparation, bid review, observation and inspection services to confirm construction proceeds in compliance with approved plans.
- Material Take-offs
- Cost Estimates
- Earthwork Volume Calculations
- Construction Specification Preparation
- Bid Review Consulting
- Observation and Inspection
- SWPPP Preparation
- NPDES Compliance Services
Industries
Residential · Land Development · Commercial · Stormwater & Flood Control
Projects
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