Corporate Capabilities
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND GROW
WE ARE DCCM
DCCM brings together talented teams with decades of experience, united by a shared mission and a legacy that reaches back to 1950. As we’ve grown, so has our ability to serve communities across the country, helping clients move their projects forward with confidence.
DCCM is more than a name; it’s the spirit of collaboration that drives us. Our teams don’t just work side by side, they learn from one another, support one another, and combine their strengths to deliver smarter, more
complete solutions to clients across the United States.
We take pride in stepping up to complex challenges and turning them into opportunities. With genuine teamwork, innovative thinking, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we help clients bring their visions to life. Across the nation, our people make the difference, and together, we’re building something we can all be proud of.
WE PARTNER WITH YOU TO BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE.
You have a bold vision for connecting people to places and creating opportunities that will build thriving communities. Whether you need help enhancing transportation connectivity and safety for motorists, sustaining critical water resources, or providing state-of-the-art municipal facilities, DCCM has you covered.
With DCCM, you have access to leading professionals in engineering, architecture, planning, building, and project management. By leveraging a broad range of complementary expertise and resources, DCCM has the ability to provide most, if not all, of the services needed to successfully deliver your project. Through practical solutions and innovative design, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and collaborate effectively to propel your community forward.
OUR SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
Roadways, trails, and bridges are essential features of every town, city, and state. Residents need to be able to get from point A to point B, which is why DCCM is committed to raising the bar on transportation planning and design. With an emphasis on attention to detail and concern for safety standards throughout design and construction inspection, our team of highly qualified engineers provide practical solutions that will stand the test of time. Additionally, we understand the potential environmental impacts of infrastructure projects, so our environmental consultants will be ready to identify and protect important natural resources and historic structures in your community. By providing a full suite of professional transportation services, DCCM is ready to successfully deliver projects that meet our clients’ needs, regardless of size and scope.
SERVICES
- Transportation planning
- Travel demand modeling
- Roadway design
- Structural engineering
- Roundabout design
- Bridge layout and design
- Multilevel interchange design
- Schematic development and design
- U.S. Highways and toll roads
- Municipal and county roads
- Traffic engineering
- Traffic signage design
- Traffic control plans
- Bicycle and pedestrian trails
- Direct connectors
- Feasibility studies
- Program oversight
- Grant writing
- Environmental
- Risk analysis
- Construction management and inspection
UTILITIES
Utility coordination plays an integral role in the successful implementation of infrastructure projects, serving as the cornerstone for community advancement. DCCM is dedicated to the meticulous identification, evaluation, and synchronization of diverse utilities, including water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications. Through rigorous management of these intricate networks, we are able to anticipate conflicts, alleviate project delays, and manage costs effectively. With comprehensive utility experience in planning, design, procurement, and construction, our team is skilled in providing our clients with timely service and creative, individualized engineering solutions to meet their community goals. By prioritizing utility coordination, we ensure that our clients’ projects not only meet the current demands but also contribute to their broader objectives, promoting sustainable and future-focused infrastructure development.
SERVICES
- Utility coordination
- Utility designation
- Subsurface utility engineering
- Telecommunications
- Broadband
- Fiber route design
- Cable route staking
- Pipeline design
- Horizontal directional drilling
- 3D SPAR technology
- Remote sensing
- Cost analysis
- Conflict investigations
- Permit procurement
- Records research
- Inspections
- Utility agreements
- Construction phase services
WATER & WASTEWATER
Our water & wastewater services include potable water treatment, major transmission water lines, local water distribution networks, wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment plants. With project expertise in every category of these water services, we have the in-depth experience and capacity to deliver projects with a variety of water and wastewater treatment processes, small and large pipeline networks, pump stations, storage facilities, automated control systems, and advanced state-of-the-art technologies.
SERVICES
- Water system modeling
- Water distribution
- Water supply systems
- Major water transmission lines
- Wastewater collection
- Wastewater conveyance
- Wastewater lift stations
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Treatment plant process design
- Ground and elevated water storage
- Hydrologic and hydraulic studies and design
- Drainage studies
- Detention design
- Low-impact development design
- Stormwater sewer design
- Coastal engineering
- River engineering
- Sanitary sewer rehabilitation
- Water pump stations
- Biosolids management
- Reclaimed water systems
- Odor control systems
- State and local permitting
- Construction administration
- Construction observation
POWER
With a collective expertise of over 125 years, our power team specializes in engineering solutions for underground utilities installation, relocation, and preservation. As underground distribution gains traction as a viable alternative to overhead lines, our team is equipped to support your project from initial studies to energization, offering comprehensive solutions in research, design, permitting, and management. Similarly, our overhead transmission team boasts decades of experience in designing and developing lines ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV, with a track record of thousands of miles of construction, rebuilding, and modeling across North America. Equipped with extensive training and proficiency in industrystandard software, our staff ensures rigorous QA/QC audits and adherence to safety protocols on every project.
SERVICES
- Overhead distribution
- Underground distribution
- Overhead transmission
- Underground transmission
- Aerial to underground conversion
- Substation
- Environmental
- Conflict analysis
- EMF studies
- Permitting
- Project management
- Survey coordination
- Traffic control design
- Voltage upgrades
- Cost estimates
- Construction phase services
SURVEYING
Our surveyors and technicians use stateof-the-art field equipment and technology for the collection and interpretation of advanced surveys and maps. Our experience encompasses a broad range of architectural and engineering design projects, including land development, facilities, commercial, residential, transportation, highway, bridge, utility, and drainage projects for clients in both the public and private sectors. Our survey team can also provide mapping services for projects requiring right-of-way acquisition, hazardous waste sites, and petrochemical installations for the oil and gas industry. We perform control surveys and staking services for construction projects and provide photogrammetric and GPS support for large-area planning and design.
SERVICES
- Land boundary surveying
- Topographic design and bridge surveys
- Horizontal and vertical control
- Right-of-way mapping
- Route surveying
- ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Platting (site and subdivision)
- Research and abstracting
- Coastal boundary and river surveys
- Bathymetric and volume surveys
- Construction surveys
- Construction staking
- Geographic information system (GIS)
- Infrastructure inventory for GIS
- Terrestrial laser scanning
- Drone (UAV) photogrammetry
- Aerial lidar laser scanning
- Design-build support
LAND & SITE DEVELOPMENT
DCCM takes pride in our comprehensive land and site development services, which span the entire lifecycle of a project from conceptualization to completion. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including healthcare, higher education, K-12, commercial mixed-use, industrial, justice, retail, and multi-family residential. Our team of seasoned civil engineers brings expertise in all facets of land development, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout. We prioritize sustainability, seamlessly integrating environmental considerations and regulatory compliance into every aspect of our designs. Whether it’s preparing a greenfield site for development or revitalizing an existing property, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations, ensuring the realization of their vision while enhancing the surrounding landscape.
- Feasibility studies
- Master-planned communities
- Commercial and retail developments
- Site redevelopment and infill projects
- Utility and roadway infrastructure for developments
- Storm sewer analysis and design SERVICES
- Amenity and open-space planning
- TIAs and LOMRs
- Agency coordination and permitting
- 1D/2D modeling
- Floodplain management
- Sanitary and water line systems
- Paving and grading design
- Stormwater management
- Stormwater quality design
- Sustainability and low-impact development
- Land planning and platting services
- Water and wastewater plant facilities
- Water line pressure analysis
- Sanitary lift stations
- Stormwater pump stations
- Municipal utility district engineering
BUILDINGS & PLACES
DCCM architects and engineers design innovative buildings and public spaces to strengthen communities. As an industry leader in public safety, justice, municipal, and multi-family design, our team has the talent and experience to prioritize client needs and navigate set budgets to deliver cost-conscious facilities with state-ofthe-art features. From the initial spark of an idea to the final brick laid, DCCM will work closely with our clients to bring their vision to life. Our talented team of architects combines artistic flair with technical expertise to design spaces that not only meet the needs of today but also anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.
SERVICES
- Architectural design
- Multi-family housing
- Justice
- K-12 facilities
- Municipal facilities
- Landscape architecture
- MEP
- Building safety
- BIM coordination
- Construction services
- Facility assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Graphics and signage
- Historic preservation
- Master planning
- Owner’s representative
- Space planning
- Security consulting
- Conceptual/schematic design
- Construction administration
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
DCCM’s comprehensive program management services support capital improvement programs from planning and design through construction and closeout. Our approach focuses on clear communication, proactive scheduling, and effective resource management to control cost, quality, and risk. We develop Program Management Plans that define goals, schedules, and deliverables, supported by structured reporting and document control. Using digital collaboration tools, we provide real-time visibility and keep stakeholders informed. With scalable teams and multidisciplinary expertise, DCCM manages multiple projects efficiently, coordinates with regulatory agencies, and adapts to changing program needs to deliver consistent, reliable results.
SERVICES
- Water program management
- Transportation program management
- Municipal staff augmentation
- Risk management planning
- Grant compliance guidance
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Public outreach
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff augmentation
- Plan and map review
- CIP development and maintenance
- Emergency response and disaster recovery
- Floodplain management
- Digital mapping and drafting
- Referendum development
- Intergovernmental agreement coordination
