WATER RESOURCES

Creating sustainable water resources through environmental stewardship

Motivated by the expanding needs of existing communities and economic development to address new and aging water infrastructure, our clients are capitalizing on CERM’s water/wastewater/stormwater design as well as our maintenance and construction services to keep these major systems operational. 

water, Wastewater, Stormwater

With our team of professional engineers, project managers and technical specialists experienced in managing multi-year programs, CERM can deliver tailored solutions to tackle the water, wastewater, and flood control issues our clients face. We diligently partner with municipalities on projects ranging from water/wastewater/stormwater design, waterline replacements, maintenance and construction, to manhole inventory and condition assessments.

Furthermore, leveraging our regulatory knowledge to customize solutions that empower our clients to solve problems ensures that their products and services are more attractive to their stakeholders. Though the strategic application of our project management model, we are proud to offer innovative, cost-saving solutions that meet our client needs. 

Some of our clients include:

  • City of Atlanta
  • City of Clarkston
  • City of Mobile
  • City of Prichard
  • Clayton County Water Authority
  • DeKalb County Government
  • Fulton County Government
  • Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
  • Rockdale County Government

what We Do

CERM’s company-wide services encompass six essential areas. 

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Featured Project

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) Architectural & Engineering Design Services

Your vision is our goal. Through a proactive design process, CERM is able to find ways to creatively achieve your project’s goals and expectations. Our aim is to not just be your engineer. Our aim is to become a resource – a trusted advisor – that you can rely on as you navigate the process of not only designing but building your facility, road, sewer, bridge or drainage system. 

Services include:

  • Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Civil Site and Drainage Design
  • Stormwater Permitting & Management
  • Water & Wastewater Management
  • Roadway Engineering

Featured Project

City of Atlanta – Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI) – Clear Creek Combined Sewer Basin Relief Project

Environmental Management

Today, more than ever before, environmental impacts are linked to economic development, regulatory partnering, community planning, and public policy debate and formulation. The issues can be staggering; however, this can be offset by environmental management resulting in improved environmental stewardship and community benefits. Click the link above for more of our services.

Services include:

  • Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement
  • Brownfield Consulting
  • Community Mitigation/Engagement
  • Due Diligence & Compliance
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Mold Remediation
  • Safety Management Services
  • Sustainability Services

Program Management

Our broad experience in managing complex programs has provided varied benefits to our clients such as major costs savings, extensive QA/QC reviews to minimize contract changes, timely reporting, expedited constructability analysis, quick response to rapidly changing field conditions, comprehensive cost-estimate modeling for use in capital planning, periodic meetings for project control and safe work environments.  

Services include:

  • Project Management
  • Contract Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Quality Control Inspections
  • Facility Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance

Featured Project

Mobile Gas Plant Site Assessment, Cleanup & Remediation Project

Remediation & Contracting

CERM understands the impact contaminants have on our clients’ commercial and community interests. Our clients, both public and private, rely on us to empower key stakeholders, to engineer solutions of the highest safety standards, to adhere to regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.), and to exercise sustainability best practices.

Services

  • Asbestos, Lead, & Mold Abatement
  • Demolition Services
  • Environmental Restoration
  • Soil & Groundwater Remediation
  • Storage Tank Decommissioning
  • Underground Storage Tank Removal

Featured Project

DeKalb County DWM Construction Management Services

Construction Management

CERM’s construction management staff has an extensive resume of experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction (water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas), and building construction. Well versed in construction engineering inspection (CEI), our team can manage all aspects of capital construction projects, from pre-construction through construction and closeout. We take pride in applying the techniques that result in quality projects that are executed on time and within budget. We believe in becoming true team partners with our clients and sharing a sense of ownership towards the successful completion of their projects.

Services include:

  • Construction Engineering Inspections (CEI)
  • Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
  • Construction Reviews
  • Pre-Construction Services
  • RFI Reviews
  • Project Closeout

Featured Project

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Runway 9L End Around Taxiway

Surveying & Mapping

Our experience with Master Plans, transportation surveys, and urban redevelopments result in outcome-driven solutions provided by CERM’s credentialed field personnel, registered land surveyors and project delivery specialists. We are comfortable working on long-term assignments as well as projects that have an accelerated delivery process.

Services include:

  • ALTA
  • Asset Inventory
  • Boundary Surveys
  • Construction Staking
  • Construction Verification
  • Right-of-Way and Deed Research
  • Easements
  • Streetscape
  • GIS
  • Topographic
Terrell Gibbs, PhD, PE
Water Resources Market Leader, COO