Looking Back at the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway West Closure Complex

06.17.26 / Uncategorized

With hurricane season coming up, Civil Design and Construction Inc. is looking back on some of our past projects in the Greater New Orleans area. One of these projects is the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway West Closure Complex in New Orleans, LA. CD&C provided Cost Engineering Services to the design team including cost estimates using MCASES version Mii and construction schedule in Primavera P6 on this massive Civil Works project for USACE. This project was just one of many infrastructure improvement projects designed to help improve storm surge protection after Hurricane Katrina.
       The West Closure Complex opened operationally in June 2011 and was finally completed in June 2012. It is the largest pump station in the world containing 11 pumps that have a capacity of moving over 19,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). This complex also contains one of the largest navigable sector gates in the country, with a 225 feet wide gate that allows for commercial traffic. Together along with miles of levee and T-Wall improvements, the West Closure Complex provides the 100 yr flood storm surge protection to three parishes (Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines) during hurricane season.
Remember to stay safe and proactive this hurricane season!
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28th Annual BAMI-I & UESI Utility Investigation School

06.09.26 / Uncategorized

Recently two CD&C members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 28th Annual BAMI-I & UESI Utility Investigation School.  In four days, they both gained 36 hours of professional development in SUE Services.

DBE Recertification

06.09.26 / Uncategorized

2026 Civil Design & Construction Inc. Annual Blood Drive

03.19.26 / Uncategorized

On May 12th, 2026, Civil Design and Construction Inc. hosted its third Annual Blood Drive in memory of John Ewing, our dear friend, co-worker, and a part of our family. CD&C would like to thank the staff and everyone who took time out of their busy day to donate, enjoy some jambalaya, and celebrate in John’s memory. Every drop counts!

             

 

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) quality levels explained

07.08.25 / Uncategorized

ASCE standard guidelines for SUE is broken into 4 different quality levels of accuracy for underground utility information. These range from Quality Level (QL) D (the lowest level) to Quality Level A (the highest level). The use of quality levels allows both facility owners and design engineers the flexibility to decide what level of accuracy they would like for any subsurface infrastructure to best design around. Accurate knowledge of what is underground helps reduce conflicts encountered during construction and thus saves the project owner both time and money in the end.

Let the CD&C, Inc. SUE team take the guesswork out of your next design project! 225-765-1802 * www.cdcbr.com * info@cdcbr.com

2025 Civil Design and Construction, Inc. Annual Blood Drive

05.20.25 / Uncategorized

Civil Design & Construction, Inc. staff, family, and friends took some time out of our busy work schedules last Thursday to enjoy a day of remembering our brother and co-worker John Ewing. THANK YOU to those who came out to donate blood and enjoyed some fantastic jambalaya, white beans, and a little fun. Congratulations to Mr. Gerald Humphreys for winning the CD&C, Inc. blood donor prize pack! Every drop counts, and we’re proud to help save a life!

Subsurface Utility Engineering – Quality Level B

03.12.24 / Uncategorized

Our subsurface utility crew worked hard last week to collect Quality Level B data on various manholes located on this Baton Rouge project. QLB SUE data is a vital piece of information for designers of projects in heavy urban areas. #civildesignandconstruction #SUEservices

John Roy Ewing

09.09.23 / Uncategorized

It is with great sadness Civil Design & Construction, Inc. would like to announce the passing of our beloved Cost Estimator, friend and brother, John Roy Ewing. John passed away on September 9, 2023 after a battle with Myxoid/Round Cell Liposarcoma at the young age of 43.

The CD&C, Inc. office will be closed on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 as we celebrate the life and memory of John.

Services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church of New Roads from 9AM until the memorial service at 12 noon. Burial will follow at False River Memorial Park. The family also asks that in lieu of flowers, to please consider sending memorial donations in honor of him to the FBCNR Flagpole/Memorial Plaza, the Jannell LaCombe Cancer Foundation or MD Anderson Cancer Center Foundation.

Our SUE Team on Location

08.08.23 / Uncategorized

Our team of SUE experts landed a nice shade tree to work under while locating multiple water lines in Lafayette last week. This SUE quality level A job took a bit more time than expected but our guys had the equipment and manpower to get the job done. Let the CD&C, Inc. subsurface utility engineering team take the guesswork out of your next construction project!

Accuracy is key!

07.20.23 / Uncategorized

Accuracy is always the key component of any survey effort. Today, our certified drone pilot teamed up with our field crew to survey approximately 90 acres. Traditional survey means were used to pick up the property lines and our drone was flown to pick up all of the improvements on the property. Some days it takes a team of technology and manpower, but accuracy is always our top priority.