Redesigning urban streets to provide dedicated bikeways provides myriad benefits that are well documented and recognized by cities throughout the country. These benefits include creating equitable, multimodal transportation networks that calm traffic speeds, increase comfort and safety for all roadway users, reduce bike crashes, support healthy lifestyles, and even result in cleaner air. However, when […]
With the skill of the Resident Engineer and the vision of a Design Technician, Civiltech is providing Construction Engineering services on an exciting park project with unique aesthetic features. The 90 North Park – Stage 2 Project is a section of a larger park system bringing green space and recreational opportunities to the 90 North […]
In June, Civiltech hosted four high school students for a 30-hour summer internship. This year was our third year hosting this event as we continue our mission to inspire future engineers. The program is designed to give students an overview of the variety of engineering roles and adjacent professions that work together to make Civiltech […]
In June 2026, Civiltech welcomed Andy Schwarz, P.E., S.E., to lead our Structural Design Services department. Our structural design team provides analysis and design services for bridges and other structures related to transportation networks. Civiltech staff are also certified by IDOT to perform the required safety inspections of highway bridges and act as the Program […]
The recently completed and adopted City of Des Plaines Active Transportation Plan (ATP) was created with an exciting and unique collaborative process including coordination across public agencies and other regional transportation plans as well as collaboration across Civiltech departments. Ensuring that a specific public agency’s plan includes connectivity to a regional network is a current […]
More than just aesthetics, urban trees are a critical asset to municipalities, providing economic, environmental, social, and health benefits. Civiltech’s Landscape Architecture team is passionate about helping clients understand the value of trees in urban streetscapes, including upfront costs versus long-term benefits and best practices for maintaining an urban forest. Downtown areas with a healthy […]