Business Details
30 Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Solutions in Knoxville, TN
Founded in 1996 by Angela 'Angie' Cannon and W. Harold Cannon Jr., our firm has grown from a local civil engineering practice to a nationally recognized leader in infrastructure development. We prioritize direct client relationships, customized solutions, and intentional project execution while maintaining our roots as an employee-owned company since 2020. Our team of experts delivers comprehensive services across civil site development, transportation systems, environmental compliance, and utility infrastructure. With a focus on community impact, we combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements to ensure project success. Our Knoxville, Tennessee headquarters serves as the foundation for nationwide operations, supported by regional offices in Memphis and Kentucky.We maintain full-time construction administration teams capable of serving both urban centers and rural communities across the Southeastern United States. Our commitment to continuous education ensures our staff remains at the forefront of engineering best practices and technological advancements. Through decades of experience, we've developed specialized expertise in flood studies, permitting coordination, and complex regulatory compliance. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving, having successfully navigated numerous challenging projects for both public and private sector clients. We measure our success through the long-term relationships we've built with municipalities, utility providers, and commercial developers who trust us to deliver their critical infrastructure projects.
Services
Civil Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Transportation Planning
Utility Infrastructure
Construction Administration
Land Surveying
Flood Studies
Permitting Services
Site Development
Traffic Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure development
- Our employee-owned structure ensures dedicated project ownership and accountability
- We maintain specialized expertise in complex regulatory compliance and permitting
- Our team includes licensed professionals with deep regional knowledge of Tennessee
- We provide comprehensive services covering all project phases from planning to construction
What people say
Excellent work
Highly capable staff
Outstanding design
Creative solutions
Regulatory expertise
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team provides comprehensive solutions for infrastructure projects including site development, roadway design, and municipal improvements. We specialize in transforming complex challenges into functional, code-compliant designs that meet both technical requirements and community needs. With decades of experience, we deliver projects that balance engineering excellence with practical implementation considerations.
Environmental Consulting
We offer environmental compliance management and site characterization services that help clients navigate regulatory requirements while protecting natural resources. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical solutions for storage tank compliance, floodplain management, and environmental impact assessments. Our team ensures projects maintain ecological balance while achieving development goals.
Transportation Planning
Our transportation division designs modern, sustainable infrastructure solutions including roadway improvements, traffic signalization, and pedestrian facilities. We create systems that enhance mobility while considering future growth patterns and safety requirements. Our expertise includes intelligent transportation systems and multimodal solutions that improve community connectivity and traffic flow efficiency.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction phase services including quality control, contract administration, and field inspection. Our team ensures projects maintain compliance with design specifications while addressing real-time field challenges. With dedicated personnel across the Southeast, we offer localized support for both public infrastructure and private development projects during critical implementation phases.
Land Surveying
Our survey team combines advanced technology with extensive field experience to deliver precise boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys. We support both engineering projects and land development initiatives with accurate spatial data. Our services include ALTA surveys and specialized mapping that forms the foundation for successful project planning and execution.
People
Houston Daugherty
President & CEO
With nearly 30 years in engineering, Houston brings diverse experience across commercial, construction, and governmental sectors. He focuses on relationship-driven leadership and client-centered solutions while maintaining a commitment to community advancement through infrastructure development.
Alan Grissom
Civil Division Leader
Overseeing civil site and environmental operations, Alan has 15+ years guiding complex projects. His expertise in site development and regulatory compliance ensures practical solutions that balance technical requirements with client objectives while maintaining environmental stewardship.
Brian Haas
Transportation Division Leader
With 19 years in transportation engineering, Brian specializes in roadway design and traffic systems. He leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mobility solutions that enhance safety and efficiency while aligning with community growth patterns and infrastructure needs.
Josh Paz
Utilities Division Leader
Josh brings 14 years of utility infrastructure experience, focusing on water resources and energy systems. His national expertise in utility master planning and multi-utility coordination ensures reliable, future-ready infrastructure solutions for diverse geographic regions.
Mike Gardner
Kentucky Client Resources
As a senior water resources engineer with 45 years in the industry, Mike provides deep technical knowledge and an owner's perspective. His extensive experience spans engineering consulting, regulatory compliance, and municipal operations, ensuring practical, sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental compliance, utility infrastructure, and construction administration services for both public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we operate nationwide with regional offices in Memphis and Kentucky, focusing on Southeastern United States projects.
How do you handle complex regulatory requirements?
Our team has extensive experience with federal, state, and local regulations, providing proactive compliance strategies and permitting coordination to ensure project approval.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
As an employee-owned company, we combine technical expertise with personal accountability and community focus, delivering customized solutions through our multidisciplinary teams.
Can you handle both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we serve federal, state, municipal clients alongside private developers, with proven experience in both sectors through our diverse team of licensed professionals.
How do you ensure project success during construction?
We provide dedicated construction administration services including field inspection, quality control, and real-time problem solving through our regional teams across the Southeast.
