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5 Tips for Hiring a Civil Engineering Firm

4/9/2015

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Civil Engineers shaking hands in Sonoma county
If you’re in the market for a civil engineering firm, it is important that you choose one that is right for your project. No matter what type of consultation, planning or management that you are in need of, the right civil engineering firm should have certain criteria met. There are five things you should keep in mind when choosing the right company for your project.

1- Experience with similar projects. 
Of course one of the most important things to consider when choosing a civil engineering firm is to ensure that they have done the type of work that you need done in the past. You can usually do this by checking their references and credentials, but be sure that you don’t contact a company that works with only bridges to plan an apartment complex! 

2- Land-use knowledge. 
Be sure that the company you are selecting is able to quickly come up with the right use of land ideas and policies. If the civil engineering firm that you’re interested in doesn’t know how to properly use the land in your area, they might not be the best choice for your project.

3-Check references and credentials. 
Remember that anyone can refer you to a company that might not be what you are looking for. To avoid having a bad match-up, or a civil engineering firm that does not hold up to their side of the contract, be sure to check their references. Any respectable company will be able to show certifications on request, and be able to reference past customers.

4-Don’t base your decision on price alone. 
Although pricing is a factor, remember that sometimes the lowest bidder is the lowest quality. If you need quality work done, don’t just consider the pricing, think about the big picture and what paying a few extra dollars is going to help you achieve!

5-Verify insurance.
 Since civil engineering projects are typically quite extensive and could cause a great deal of damage if done improperly, it is vital that you verify that the civil engineering firm you’ve chosen has insurance. You can do this by asking to see their policy, and calling the issuing company to double-check their coverage limits. Most companies are required to hold an insurance policy, so be sure to check their credibility and their limits.

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27 Comments
Dennis Sanchez link
11/23/2016 02:06:26 pm

I had heard that working with a good civil engineer was key to having a successful project. You mentioned that making sure that the company knows how to use the land well, and has it as a high priority, is very important. Most civil engineering jobs rely on the surrounding land and environment, so definitely you would want someone who is interested, and wants the specifics for the land in question.

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Gloria Durst link
8/29/2017 03:47:01 pm

I agree that you want to make sure that an engineering firm is well liked and has good credentials. It would be good to find someone who is experienced because they would do a better job. In addition to this, you may want to talk with past clients as well to get a feel for how they work.

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Gloria Durst link
9/12/2017 07:27:06 pm

I agree that you need to ensure that a civil engineering firm has insurance. Making sure they are properly insured would show their experience and qualifications. My brother is looking for a civil engineer, so he'll have to check their insurance first.

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Alexandria Martinez link
9/13/2017 02:42:25 pm

My brother was talking about hiring a civil engineer firm and needs some help. I will tell what was said about checking references and credentials that way he knows he is getting a quality service. He will find a lot of comfort in knowing he can be sure to find the right people for the job by checking these. thanks!

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Roger Middleton link
9/14/2017 09:02:23 pm

I liked that you had mentioned that having the right team set up can help check all credentials before someone is hired. The company that I work for has run into a few problems with people not really being who they say they are and it's costed us a lot of time. I think it would be very beneficial for them to hire a company that could handle the credentials to avoid possible problems when hiring people.

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Steele Honda link
10/27/2017 05:45:47 am

I loved that you associated the lowest bidder with the lowest quality! I must admit that it is not always true, but making decisions based on the price might damage your project quality. My brother is looking for an engineering service for his last IT project, and he is famous for tending to choose the lowest price. I hope that he will understand the importance of the qualitative work in this project and pay a fair price for a good job.

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Kyle Wayne link
11/9/2017 04:53:15 pm

I like that you mention checking credentials. My dad is looking to get some civil engineering but needs help hiring the right contractor. I'll be sure to talk to him about checking the credentials before making a decision.

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Roger Middleton link
12/28/2017 05:29:37 pm

My friend and I have been wanting to build something new and unique but neither of us is an engineer that could handle making something like we're thinking. I liked that you had mentioned that when it comes to hiring an engineering contractor that it can b important to check the references and credentials to make sure they can handle what you're needing. We'll have to start doing some research and getting some references to hopefully find a decent contractor that can build what we're needing.

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Gary Puntman link
4/11/2018 11:55:43 am

I like that you said you should find someone with experience in projects similar to yours. You should look at their previous work, like you said. I will have to remember this for the future. I want to make sure I get the right engineer who has plenty of experience.

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Joy Butler link
8/23/2018 04:36:15 pm

I like when this article talks about how important it is to choose contractors that have worked with similar projects. Checking with their references seems like a great idea! If I was building a home, I would love to know that I would be getting exactly what I envisioned.

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ashutosh link
10/14/2018 09:35:21 pm

Great Guidance. It’s actually a cool and helpful piece of info. I am glad that you simply shared this helpful information with us.Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

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Mike Lee link
12/17/2018 08:54:27 am

When choosing a civil engineer I think that experience on similar projects is important. This would be helpful so that you know that your project will run smoothly. The best way to figure out their experience would be by looking at their portfolio and references.

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Daphne Gilpin link
6/11/2019 12:17:03 pm

Thanks for the tip to not base the decision only on price, since we want to make sure the quality is there as well. My husband and I want to hire a engineer to help with the planning for the building we're planning. I'm glad I read your article because following your advice will help me find an engineering contractor we can trust.

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Vivian Black link
11/19/2019 05:55:36 pm

You made a great point about making sure the person has experience with similar projects and how them having knowledge in what you're doing and need to be done. My husband is looking to excavate in our backyard and wants to hire a civil engineer to help him out, so we are looking for tips. We will be sure to keep this article in mind as he searches for a professional.

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Sophia Jackson link
11/27/2019 10:09:32 am

I appreciate your work. Thanks a lot for sharing the impressive and helpful post.

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kate hansen link
2/20/2020 01:05:41 pm

It was really helpful when you said that a good company will be able to show you certifications if you request it. My husband and I are wanting to get a pool built in our backyard in the next couple of months, but we want to make sure that the soil is stable enough. We'll make sure to keep this information in mind as we search for a civil engineer for our project.

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Charlotte Fleet link
2/28/2020 12:53:00 pm

I am glad you mention that you should look for an engineering company that has worked on projects similar to yours to make sure they know how to handle it. My husband mentioned that he heard about an apartment complex that is being built down the street from us. I think they should make sure to get engineering services that know how to handle a project like theirs.

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light modular formwork link
3/2/2020 04:53:12 am

To hire civil engineering solutions company, you need to consider few things back as you need to work only with experienced person who is in this industry for long time ago and whose past records are also good.

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Fay link
3/19/2020 08:42:54 am

Your tip about making sure that the company that you are looking to hire will show the certifications if you ask to see them made me think about how important this is for every aspect of life. My mom and my dad are looking to hire a consulting engineer for a project that they would like to accomplish in a few months, and if I were them I would make sure to keep this in mind. They should also remember that they need to look for someone who has references and credentials, as you explained so clearly.

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Franklin White link
8/26/2020 10:41:21 am

I like the advice you gave to make sure the engineer you hire has worked on the same type of project you need done. I think a ton of people assume any engineer will work. If I ever need to hire an engineer, I'll make sure to look at their past work to make sure they've done stuff related to what I need done.

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megan alder link
9/8/2020 07:46:22 am

I have been thinking about hiring an erosion control service so that I can continue with my project, but I'm looking for advice to choose the right person. like that you don't recommend basing my decisions on the price alone, instead look forward to getting quality. I will definitely follow your advice, and I'll make sure that once we need an erosion control specialist we choose the right company.

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Taylor Hicken link
9/16/2020 08:05:33 pm

It's great when you mentioned looking for a firm that has experience with similar projects by checking their references and credentials. It is important to ensure that they have done the same kind of works in the pas so that we know that they are very much knowledgeable in the area. I would like to think if someone needs to do a renovation for his building, he should hire a company that has renovated the same kind of property.

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Eli Richardson link
1/12/2021 01:05:55 pm

I'm glad you mentioned how important it is to check your potential civil engineering firm's references and credentials before hiring them. If I were to look for a company for this kind of job, I would like to be ensured that they know what they're doing and that they have high-quality results. I think by checking their references, you can know if they're a reliable business. Thanks for the tips about hiring a civil engineering firm.

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Adam Golightly link
3/4/2021 03:25:14 pm

My aunt has been thinking about getting some better engineering for her projects in order to be more effective. She would really like to get some help from a professional in order to be more effective with the right system. Thanks for explaining how they will have the right use of land ideas, and policies in order to be the best choice.

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Erika Brady link
3/17/2021 08:37:10 am

Thanks for the advice to find an experienced engineer that has worked on similar projects. Maybe it would help to research companies that offer engineering consulting services online. This way, you can read reviews about their previous work and also check their website to learn about their services and education.

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Mia Evans link
8/23/2022 03:39:53 am

It really helped when you said that we should hire civil construction services with past projects that are similar to the work you need from them. As you mentioned, we should check the references they can offer and credentials to do that. This is a huge help for my husband and I once we have enough budget for our dream home to be constructed next year which we have been saving up for the past three years.

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