Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions for Transportation and Infrastructure
Established in 1978, our firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions while prioritizing client satisfaction through timely execution. Our expertise spans transportation, structural, municipal, and traffic engineering, supported by a dedicated team committed to project excellence. We emphasize transparent communication with clients, contractors, and communities to ensure successful project outcomes.Our approach integrates creative problem-solving with rigorous technical standards, maintaining strict adherence to budgetary and scheduling requirements. With decades of experience managing projects from small infrastructure upgrades to $100M+ capital developments, we combine technical proficiency with stakeholder engagement to transform complex challenges into functional, sustainable solutions.
Services
Construction Engineering
Municipal Engineering
Structural Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Transportation Design
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of civil engineering expertise since 1978
- Our team provides comprehensive transportation and infrastructure solutions
- We maintain transparent communication with clients and stakeholders
- Our public outreach programs ensure community engagement in projects
- We deliver projects on schedule while maintaining technical excellence
Services
Construction Engineering
We provide comprehensive construction engineering services from simple roadway improvements to major expressway reconstructions. Our team ensures compliance with contract requirements while maintaining project schedules. Through proactive communication with clients and contractors, we implement public outreach programs including website development, social media updates, and community meetings to address stakeholder concerns during construction phases.
Municipal Engineering
Our municipal engineering services cover watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer design to road programs and on-site engineering. We balance regulatory compliance with client preferences while designing maintainable infrastructure. Our expertise extends to public works management, staff training, and emergency response planning for complex urban infrastructure challenges including flooding and utility conflicts.
Structural Engineering
We specialize in transportation structure design from box culverts to multi-span highway bridges. Our engineers develop cost-effective solutions using diverse foundation techniques while maintaining traffic flow during construction. With expertise in both traditional and modern bridge engineering practices, we deliver structures that meet functional requirements and longevity standards for various transportation corridors.
Traffic Engineering
Our traffic engineering services focus on improving safety for all road users through data-driven analysis. We conduct traffic impact studies, intersection design evaluations, and crash trend analyses to develop context-sensitive solutions. Services include Synchro/SimTraffic modeling, signal warrant studies, and comprehensive roadway safety improvements tailored to urban and rural environments.
Transportation Design
We offer end-to-end transportation design services from concept development to project approval. Our expertise covers geometric design, intersection improvements, and corridor studies for municipal road programs and major infrastructure projects. With 40+ years of regional experience, we deliver efficient, code-compliant designs that balance mobility needs with community impact considerations.
People
Dan Bruckelmeyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Licensed professional engineer with extensive leadership experience in civil engineering projects. Oversees strategic direction and operational excellence across all company divisions while maintaining client relationships and project quality standards.
Kerry Field
Vice President
Director of Construction Engineering with deep expertise in project management and contractor coordination. Ensures technical accuracy and schedule adherence for complex infrastructure developments while maintaining community relations during active construction phases.
Ed Lebbos
Director of Environmental Engineering
Certified floodplain manager and water resources specialist with comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations. Leads stormwater management initiatives and sustainable infrastructure solutions that balance ecological concerns with engineering requirements.
Jennifer Mitchell
Director of Preliminary Design Engineering
Licensed professional engineer and traffic operations expert responsible for initial project planning and design validation. Specializes in developing feasible conceptual designs that address both technical constraints and long-term maintenance considerations.
Peter Dombrowski
Director of Structural Engineering
Licensed structural engineer with extensive bridge design experience. Oversees structural analysis and design of transportation infrastructure, implementing innovative solutions for complex loading conditions and geometric constraints across various project types.
Questions
What civil engineering services does BLA offer?
We provide construction engineering, municipal engineering, structural engineering, traffic engineering, and transportation design services for public and private sector clients.
How long has BLA been in business?
We've been delivering engineering solutions since our founding in 1978, with over 45 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chicagoland, Indianapolis, and surrounding regions, with project experience across Illinois and Indiana.
How do you handle community concerns during projects?
We implement comprehensive public outreach programs including website updates, social media communication, and community meetings to address stakeholder concerns.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from small drainage improvements to major capital projects exceeding $100 million in construction costs.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Through proactive construction management, regular contractor coordination, and early identification of potential scheduling conflicts during design phases.
