Civil Engineering
DOWL provided master planning, survey, geotehnical and site civil engineering and construction inspection for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
Medical and other emergency facilities; shopping centers; roadways, trails and recreation facilities; public facilities; schools and institutes of higher learning, DOWL is known for its civil engineering expertise and is well prepared to take a project through to completion or handle individual phases as part of a project team. DOWL's professionals are adept at solving challenging site problems so the final plan incorporates an efficient design that is harmonious with its surroundings.
DOWL has earned a leadership position in site development projects and has designed hundreds of reliable projects that effectively service people's needs in a cost-effective manner.
"My 16 years with DOWL have been challenging and rewarding and have provided me the opportunity to work with a great group of fellow DOWL employees, clients, architects, contractors and other consultants on a wide variety of projects."
Kurt R. Hulteen P.E. / Manager, Civil Engineering
Our services
- Site demolition, layout, grading and drainage plans
- Site sections and details
- Water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain plan and profiles
- Snow storage facility design
- Trench drains, subdrains and foundation drains
- Geotextile selection
- Site ADA accessibility design
- Site (access and hydrant layout) fire protection design
- Asphalt pavement design
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Grading permit application packages
- Site construction cost estimates
- Dewatering plans and permit applications
- Modular block retaining wall design
- Site selection evaluation
- Feasibility studies
- Drainage investigations
- Utility coordination
- Construction materials submittal reviews
- Record (as-built) drawing preparation
- Building and driveway permitting services
- Engineering services during construction