CGA has extensive experience in the design, plan development, construction administration, and inspection of transportation improvement projects throughout Iowa. Our approach to each project is carefully tailored to meet the client’s goals, budget, schedule, and specific project requirements, ensuring efficient delivery and high-quality results. Our team has successfully coordinated with the Iowa DOT on numerous projects, applying their design standards and navigating the bid letting process. We also have broad experience working with cities, counties, private developers, the Iowa DNR, and architects, allowing us to effectively collaborate across diverse project teams and funding sources.
Common Issues vs CGA Solutions
CGA Solution Staged construction and upfront communication with property owners to determine which accesses are critical and how best to minimize inconvenience to property owners, yet still be fair to Contractors and cognizant of Project Costs.
CGA Solution Communication. Unfortunately, this is common in many projects. Even if an adjacent property owner is not in favor of the project, communication that is accurate, understandable to the general public, and timely can minimize problems during construction that may arise as a result of unhappy adjacent property owners.
CGA Solution Progress meetings and Centralized Information. We will work with the jurisdiction to establish a method of communication with the various stakeholders at appropriate project milestones and intervals. During construction, we typically hold progress meetings and provide meeting minutes that are distributed to project stakeholders.
CGA Solution Paving/overlaying half-width to provide pilot car and one-lane traffic at all times.
CGA Solution CGA has many staffing resources, many of whom are happy and willing to work overtime when the need arises. Our system of project scheduling allows us to pull resources from projects with more cushioned deadlines to put additional staff on a single project to produce quicker turnarounds to meet tight project deadlines. Our work with flood control in the Cedar Valley is one example of our quick action when needed. During a flooding event, such as the 2016 and 2008 floods, our quick action made the difference by saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
Why CGA?
Our survey crews are fully equipped to perform all necessary land and boundary surveys to support project planning and design. In addition, our professional engineers and licensed real estate broker provide comprehensive assistance with easement acquisition and right-of-way coordination, helping streamline project development and minimize delays. CGA brings extensive experience across a wide range of infrastructure and site development projects, including roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, subdivision design, drainage and stormwater modeling, detention system analysis, and full site development services. Our team also provides construction observation and construction administration to help ensure projects are built in accordance with plans, specifications, and client expectations.
To support accurate analysis and efficient design, our engineering team utilizes industry-leading software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Hydraflow, and Storm and Sanitary Analysis. These tools allow us to develop precise models, evaluate system performance, and deliver reliable, well-coordinated engineering solutions.
