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Transportation CEI

Our construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services are essential to delivering transportation projects built to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Dan Cogan, PE, PMP

Practice Lead

Dan Cogan, PE, PMP

Dan Cogan, PE, PMP

Practice Lead

Dan Cogan, PE, PMP

How we support your transportation CEI goals

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How we support your transportation CEI goals

From interstate programs to transit systems and multimodal corridors, our CEI personnel provide the oversight and expertise needed to deliver high-quality solutions for transportation infrastructure projects nationwide.

A unified project approach

By integrating our services, CDM Smith delivers a single point of responsibility throughout your project's lifecycle.

Cutting-edge technology enhancements

CDM Smith employs a variety of tools to improve communication and documentation, mapping, inspections, and public outreach.

Award-winning health & safety program

Our health & safety program is fundamental to our mission. We develop tailored plans to match the safety needs of each project.

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A new legacy for Alumni Drive

Congestion is a thing of the past along Alumni Drive—the southern entrance to the University of Kentucky and its sports venues. A $4.17 million reconstruction effort, designed by CDM Smith, including two new roundabouts and multiple green roadway features, has improved multimodal access and safety for the local community.

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Featured transportation CEI projects

Always looking forward, we prepare today for the problems we may face tomorrow, guiding our clients through uncertainty and forging a path towards a more promising future.

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Highway construction over river with vehicles and green forests.

Columbia, South Carolina

Transforming transportation in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has embarked on the Carolina Crossroads project to deliver over $2 billion in improvements along the interstate corridor.

Aerial view of a highway interchange with overpass and surrounding greenery.

Aerial view of a highway interchange with overpass and surrounding greenery.

Tifton District, Georgia

20 years of roadway revolution with GDOT

We've partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to improve infrastructure in the state for over 20 years, delivering roads and bridges valued at over $3 billion.

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Illuminated bridge at night reflected on calm water with a twilight sky in the background.

Daytona Beach, Florida

Volusia County Veterans Bridge Replacement

Providing construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for a $ 46 million federal funded bridge project.

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An aerial view of multiple elevated highways and overpasses with cars driving, set near residential and commercial areas.

Improved Infrastructure in Houston

TxDOT is leading the nation’s longest beltway project, modernizing transportation infrastructure and unlocking new economic opportunities with the Grand Parkway.

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Whatever task we take on is a team effort; we assemble the most talented people to achieve that goal successfully. I truly believe in the saying 'Begin with the end in mind.'

Dan Cogan, PE, PMP

Transportation CEI Practice Leader

With a rich background in construction engineering for both the public and private sectors over three decades, Dan leads our firm's CEI practice.

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Our experts are versed in various disciplines, including roadway and structure design, traffic and safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), public transit and climate resilient infrastructure.

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Transportation Planning

Our global transportation planning practice is founded on balanced, integrated and forward-thinking mobility solutions. Leading with a data-driven approach, we deliver hundreds of plans to private and public clients.

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Construction Management

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CDM Smith’s program management team is bringing complexity under control by building strong, enduring relationships.

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CDM Smith is an integrated design-builder with a legacy of successful projects. We work as one entity to deliver a legendary client experience from project inceptions through design, preconstruction, construction and commissioning.

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