Aiken County Government Complex
Aiken, SC · Government
Cranston
Empowering communities to thrive.
About the firm
CRANSTON is a civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and land surveying practice serving communities across the Southeast. Established in 1967 through a merger of Baldwin Engineering Company and Cranston Associates under founder Craig Cranston, it designs integrated infrastructure solutions for municipal, transportation, water resource, and private development clients. The practice operates as part of The HFW Companies, a national network of architecture and engineering practices.
- Established
- 1967
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture
People
Mitchell MurchisonPresident and CEO
Tom DunawayVice President of Operations
James DeanRegional Operations Lead (CSRA)
Dennis Welch, Sr.Strategic Growth Officer
Lance CheelyPrincipal of Landscape Architecture, Manager of Projects
Hilary PetersonMarketing and Administration Manager
Thomas RobertsonRetired President and Civil Engineering Consultant
John AttawaySurvey Group Manager
Capabilities
Municipal Civil Engineering
Service websiteProvides civil design solutions for municipal complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, and public spaces.
- Municipal Complex Design
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design
- K-12 and Higher Education Infrastructure
- Senior Living Facility Infrastructure
- Historic Structure Rehabilitation
- Streetscape and Urban Corridor Design
Private Development Civil Engineering
Service websiteAssists builders with site layout, planning, and grading design for residential and commercial spaces.
- Residential Community Layout and Master Planning
- Commercial Site Development and Grading
- Master-Planned Community Infrastructure
Transportation Engineering
Service websiteDesigns roadway improvements, bridge infrastructure, and traffic management systems to connect communities safely.
- Roadway and Bridge Design
- Traffic Engineering and Contraflow Systems
- Multi-Use Trail and Path Design
Water Resource Management
Service websiteDevelops infrastructure solutions for stormwater networks, dams, canals, and flood control structures.
- Stormwater Management and Infrastructure
- Dam Inspection and Engineering
- Canal System Planning and Maintenance
- Flood Control and Levee Compliance
Structural Engineering
Service websiteOffers structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges, and historic rehabilitation projects.
- Building Structural Design
- Bridge Substructure Repair
- Historic Structural Stabilization
Landscape Architecture
Service websiteDesigns parks, greenways, and public plazas that foster community identity and support sustainability.
- Park and Recreation Planning
- Greenway and Trail System Design
- Community Identity and Placemaking
- Sustainable Landscape Design
Land Surveying
Service websiteDelivers boundary and topographic surveys, mapping, and construction layout support for design projects.
- Boundary and Topographic Surveying
- Construction Layout and Staking
Construction Engineering & Inspection
Service websiteProvides project oversight, quality assurance, and on-site support to ensure successful project execution.
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Construction Management Support
- Schedule and Budget Verification
Capital Funding Program Management
Service websiteHelps municipalities identify, secure, and administer grants and other public funding resources.
- Grant Identification and Procurement
- Funding Program Management
- Community Infrastructure Capital Planning
Industries
Government · Transportation · Water Resources · Land Development · Education · Healthcare · Hospitality · Sports & Recreation · Historic Preservation · Senior Living · Residential
Projects
Comfort Suites
Hospitality
The Gray Building
Commercial
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