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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.

Client

Georgia Department of Transportation

Location

Tifton District, Georgia

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Joe Cowan PE, PMP
Senior Project Manager

Construction inspection and materials testing across a 31-county Georgia district

For over 20 years, GDOT has partnered with CDM Smith’s CEI experts to enhance southwest Georgia’s Tifton District, supporting hundreds of projects valued at over $3 billion across 31 counties. This partnership has helped improve construction quality overall, reducing errors and saving time and money in the region. 

An 85-mile corridor transformation

CEI supported eight corridor improvement projects spanning 85 miles, valued at over $800 million in construction. 

Innovative bridge engineering

GDOT entrusted the team to work on a unique bridge replacement—a 741-foot bridge over Albany’s Flint River. 

Design-Build implimentation

GDOT implemented the first three design-build projects in the district, enhancing collaboration and innovative contracting. 

Modern technology integration

The team leveraged e-ticket systems for digitalized asphalt production tracking and drones to capture aerial documentation.

CDM Smith’s comprehensive support enabled GDOT to fortify southwest Georgia's transportation infrastructure with confidence, knowing they have dedicated CEI experts committed to implementing lasting, high-quality solutions for their communities.

As Joe Cowan, senior project manager, explains, “These are rela­tion­ships built on mutual respect, shared commitment and the drive to construct quality road and bridge projects that will last for generations. The trust GDOT has in CDM Smith is evident in our long-term rela­tion­ship,” he says. 

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Joe Cowan

Senior Project Manager

Joe delivers complex transportation projects with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule. He's a recognized expert in constructability and staging for roads and bridges.

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