Experience

The process of choosing the right consultant can be very difficult, especially when faced with the challenge of infrastructure issues in your community.  Making the decision on whom to trust is not an easy task.  Commonwealth Engineers has worked with numerous cities, towns, counties, unincorporated areas, and special purpose districts throughout the State to help solve their infrastructure needs.  Water resources comprise 90% of all of Commonwealth Engineers annual business.  Because this is the focus of our firm, we have become a leader in these avenues of environmental engineering.

Experience with Large, Medium and Small Communities

Throughout our 35-year history, we have planned, designed and constructed hundreds of projects throughout the State of Indiana.  Unlike many other engineering firms, we chose to specialize in environmental engineering.  As a result of our concentrated efforts, we have developed an "unsurpassed level of experience" which has been shared with communities of all sizes in addressing their particular project needs.

Working with Regulatory Agencies (IDEM, IDNR, INDOT)

Since infrastructure projects can require close coordination with applicable regulatory agencies, we have at our disposal the services of two Regulatory Specialists to help our clients understand the sometimes complicated permitting process.  This person also acts as a liaison between in-house staff members and the regulatory personnel.  This provides an effective management tool allowing a quicker review of permits, which is a result of the enhanced communications.

Funding Experience

Commonwealth's track record in assisting our clients in obtaining funding for projects is excellent.  We will work closely with Grant Administrators to provide the information needed to successfully complete grant applications.  Throughout our 35 year history, we have become intimately familiar with the requirements of each funding program.  The following list highlights the funding agencies Commonwealth Engineers has worked closely with over the past 35 years.

	Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grants for infrastructure projects.
	Indiana Department of Environmental Management's State Revolving Fund (IDEM SRF) low interest loans for water and wastewater projects.
	Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants for economic development projects.
	USDA Rural Development (RD) grants and low interest loans for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
	Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) grants for road, street, bridge and enhancement improvements.
	Indiana Disaster Recovery Funds funding for disaster recovery. Learn more about the DR2 funding guidelines.