Civil Engineering, Surveying & Construction Management
Tecma Associates, Inc. provides civil engineering, construction management, and land surveying services for public and private clients. Established in 1994, it has served as a prime consultant on numerous Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway projects, delivering Phase III construction engineering and inspection for major highway interchanges, bridge rehabilitations, and roadway improvements. The practice also operates an FAA-certified drone program to support real-time construction documentation and project resolution.
Comprehensive construction management, oversight, and quality assurance inspection for major public transportation infrastructure and highway projects.
On-site representation and technical oversight to ensure adherence to contract plans and specifications.
Full contract administration, documentation, and engineering support throughout the construction lifecycle.
Detailed field inspection, material testing oversight, and daily progress documentation.
FAA-certified drone operations providing real-time aerial footage for construction progress tracking and quick problem resolution.
High-accuracy land surveying and mapping services supporting pre-design, right-of-way, and construction-phase needs.
Detailed mapping of physical features, elevations, and contours for engineering design.
Establishment and verification of legal property lines and land ownership boundaries.
Specialized surveying and platting to support public agency land acquisition and easements.
Precise field staking and alignment guides translating design plans to active jobsites.
Project planning, engineering support, and value engineering services for public works and transportation agencies.
Proactive analysis of project designs to optimize costs and solve constructability challenges.
Engineering support and coordination throughout the planning and pre-construction phases.
Highways & Roads · Bridges · Transportation · Government
Chicago, IL · Highways & Roads · Client: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Served as the prime consultant providing construction management and inspection services on 11 separate contracts for the $850 million interchange improvement project to enhance mobility.
Highways & Roads · Client: Illinois Tollway
Served as the prime consultant providing construction engineering services for a $35 million tollway contract involving interchange reconstruction, reconfiguration, and ramp additions.
Chicago, IL · Bridges · Client: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Provided construction engineering services for the $17.6 million reconstruction of the Taylor Street Bridge over Interstate 90/94.
Macon County, IL · Bridges · Client: Macon County
Served as the prime consultant for a $30 million project involving the removal and replacement of a three-span bridge on closed abutments.