Resident Engineering
Our engineers offer expertise in construction processes and documentation.
Gewalt Hamilton represents several municipalities within the Chicago area and can take a project from its initial concept to the final construction closeout process. With our expertise in construction processes and documentation, our field staff can fulfill the requirements of state, county and local governmental agencies. We stay up-to-date with the most current design and construction standards in order to make expedient field changes as required.
Construction Observation
Our construction engineers keep site operations running seamless and smooth.
Our field staff works closely with owners, architects and contractors to keep projects on time, within budget and phased in a manner to create the least amount of disruption to daily operations. Site observation is imperative to construct a site which meets or exceeds local and federal standard specifications. We will attend all construction meetings with the design team and contractors, prepare field sketches and change orders, and review final payment processes.
NPDES Compliance Monitoring
Compliance is a top priority at Gewalt Hamilton.
We have certified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) compliance monitoring personnel who verify that project sites meet or exceed best management practices as stated in ILR10 permit applications. Our field personnel are Designated Erosion Control Inspectors (DECI) and will inspect the relevant construction activity, document, report and photograph the findings, and make recommendations for improvement of best management practices.
Sectors of Expertise
The success of any project lies heavily on the thoroughness of the initial plan.
Our construction staff thoroughly understands bid documents and the importance of monitoring costs as a project progresses, and we communicate with you every step of the way. This allows you to make decisions with the knowledge of potential impacts to the budget and schedule.
We are experienced in:
- Transportation
- Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
- County (Motor Fuel Tax Fund and Capital Improvement Fund)
- Municipality (Motor Fuel Tax Fund and Capital Improvement Fund)
- Roads and Highways
- Bridges
- Infrastructure
- Storm Sewer and Culverts
- Sanitary Sewer
- Water Main and Water Transmission Main
- Parking Lot Maintenance and Construction
- Pump Stations and Lift Stations
- Water Reservoirs
- Streambank Stabilization
- Lighting and Traffic Signals
- Utility Coordination
- Site Design
- Education
- Parks and Recreation
- Health Care Facilities
- Worship Centers
- Commercial Developments
- Municipal/Village Engineer
- Lot Grading
- NPDES and SESC Monitoring
- Contract Administration
- Construction Coordination/Oversight
- Cost Estimating
- Constructability Reviews