Savio Ridge
Albuquerque, NM · Residential · Client: Pulte Homes
Project details
Residential development near the scenic backdrop of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, providing civil engineering, planning, and design services.
Community Design Solutions, LLC
Local engineering excellence for New Mexico and Colorado.
About the firm
Community Design Solutions (CDS) is a civil engineering consultancy headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Established in August 2024 as a successor to RESPEC, it provides comprehensive site development, infrastructure design, water resource management, and construction oversight services to private developers and public-sector clients across New Mexico and Colorado. With 83% of its engineers holding professional licenses, CDS specializes in commercial and residential land development, stormwater and watershed engineering, water and sewer system design, roadway engineering, and master planning.
- Established
- 2024
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Transportation Engineering
People
Hugh FloydPresident
Shawna FloydAccounting & Finance Manager
Sheldon GreerSenior Project Manager
Michael BartusekSenior Project Manager
John StapletonProject Manager
Cassy McClintockProject Manager
Chris ArchuletaProject Manager
Capabilities
Commercial Development
Service websiteCivil site layout and design for commercial spaces, prioritizing regulatory compliance, spatial optimization, and collaborative stakeholder coordination.
Watershed Modeling
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Hydraulic
Support includes Hydraulic.
- Hydrologic Analysis Of Watershed Areas To Develop Strategies For Flood Mitigation
Support includes hydrologic analysis of watershed areas to develop strategies for flood mitigation.
- Water Quality Improvement
Support includes water quality improvement.
- Sustainable Land Planning
Support includes sustainable land planning.
Apartment Complexes
Service websiteComprehensive design of multi-unit residential facilities, integrating functional space planning with local agency compliance.
Construction Observation
Service websiteConstruction phase monitoring, including full-time observation and progress verification to align execution with design documents and quality standards.
Storm Water Design
Service websiteEngineering of storm runoff systems to minimize flood risks and manage water quality through modern and traditional approaches.
- Drainage System Design
- Green Infrastructure
- Advanced Stormwater Modeling
Master Planning
Service websiteComprehensive conceptual and infrastructure planning for future residential and commercial developments, balancing growth, cost, and long-term sustainability.
Residential Subdivisions
Service websiteCivil engineering for master-planned neighborhoods, emphasizing lot layout, erosion control, and site grading.
- Grading and Drainage Design
- Storm Water Management
- Erosion Prevention
Utility Conflicts
Service websiteIdentification and strategic resolution of utility pathing issues to prevent project schedule delays and cost overruns during construction.
Emergency Floodplain Management
Service websiteRapid-response engineering and design to mitigate immediate flood hazards and improve overall regional resilience.
Water and Sewer Design
Service websiteEngineering of durable water distribution and sewer collection systems using hydraulic modeling to plan flow rates and pressure requirements.
Traffic and Roadway Design
Service websiteComprehensive transportation design including horizontal and vertical geometric alignment, intersection layout, and user behavior analysis.
- Horizontal and Vertical Alignment
- Cross-Sectional Design
- Intersection Design
- Traffic Pattern Analysis
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Water Supply · Wastewater · Highways & Roads · Government
Projects
Allaso Vineyards Apartments
Albuquerque, NM · Multifamily Residential · 2024 · Client: HB Construction
Project details
Civil design and site planning services for a 111-unit luxury apartment complex in Northeast Albuquerque, developed in partnership with HB Construction.
Campbell Ranch
Edgewood, NM · Land Development · 2024 · Client: Campbell Farming Corp
Project details
Proposed master-planned community in the East Mountains spanning potential future infrastructure for more than 4,000 homes, with project representation by CDS.