Civil & Structural Engineering
Townsend Engineering is a responsive firm with ample expertise in
civil and structural engineering projects. Our project schedules and
final costs are carefully monitored. Cost estimates are calculated
based on our library of information reflecting current costs and
product information.
Townsend Engineering is always willing to discuss actual project
cost upfront. Our fee schedule is based on time and materials
expended, or in some cases as a "not-to-exceed" or "lump sum"
contracts. For minor projects, performing desired engineering
services are typically on an hourly fee and materials expended
basis. Our Rate Schedule designates rates by what type of
professional service is rendered. For larger projects, which may
involve outside funding sources, a written agreement is completed
that indicates a not-to-exceed total fee invoiced on a time and
materials basis that conforms to our current Rate Schedule. As a
normal practice, Townsend Engineering does not mark up the costs of
outside sub-consultation such as photo grammatical, geotechnical, or
architectural services.
Townsend Engineering makes significant efforts to minimize expenses
related to design and means of construction. Our Project Engineers
will discuss compatible alternatives that may result in project
savings with the client and any regulatory agencies involved with
the project.
The Townsend Team
Currently, Townsend Engineering provides services
for private, institutional and municipal clients in east central
Iowa. Our services have ranged from small residential projects to
large commercial subdivisions.
Our staff is experienced in a wide range of water, wastewater,
drainage, subdivision design and transportation engineering
projects. The employees of Townsend Engineering are organized into
two "teams"- the civil/municipal engineering team and the land
development/surveying team. Both teams work together and are
assisted by our support staff in coordinating all projects. The
civil/municipal engineering team prepares designs and confers with
IDNR and/or IDOT on design requirements, solicits all necessary
environmental and archeological clearances, prepares plans and
specifications for competitive bidding of the project and provides
construction inspection and testing throughout the construction
process.
The land development team is involved in various types of surveys,
right-of-way work and the design and construction of subdivisions.
They have technical skills in surveying, roadway design, public
utility layouts, drainage evaluations and solutions and right-of-way
issues.
Why Townsend Engineering?
- Been there Done that! Over 70 years of combined experience
- Smaller firm means a more personal touch and satisfactory service
- State of the art equipment
- Fresh perspectives from staff
- Unlike some other firms, we do NOT markup outside consultants work
- Save Money! Our Engineers will advise you on ways to save money by using alternate materials