Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Onalaska, WI
Established in Onalaska, WI, Makepeace Engineering provides comprehensive civil engineering solutions for both public and private sector clients across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Our team specializes in navigating complex regulatory processes, ensuring compliance with state and municipal codes, and delivering cost-effective project management from initial design through construction supervision. With expertise in stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development, we prioritize client budgets while maintaining technical excellence in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.Our licensed professionals focus on minimizing construction delays, preventing legal complications, and protecting client reputations through meticulous engineering practices. We distinguish ourselves through lower overhead costs compared to large firms while maintaining the technical capabilities required for projects ranging from small lot layouts to $100 million industrial expansions.
Services
Site Development
Stormwater Management
Wastewater Treatment
Regulatory Compliance
Infrastructure Design
Construction Supervision
Feasibility Studies
Erosion Control
Public Works Projects
Cost Estimating
Highlights and features
- Licensed engineers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa
- Cost-effective solutions with lower overhead than large firms
- Expertise in regulatory compliance and permit acquisition
- Project experience ranging from $2,000 to $100 million
- Comprehensive stormwater and wastewater management capabilities
Services
Site Development
We provide comprehensive site development services including grading, street layout, and utility design. Our engineers create functional spaces that meet regulatory requirements while optimizing land use. Services include feasibility studies, cost estimating, and construction documentation for residential and commercial projects.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater management expertise includes detention ponds, infiltration basins, and rain gardens. We design systems that comply with evolving regulations while providing aesthetic value. Services cover modeling, permitting, and construction of sustainable water management infrastructure for public and private developments.
Wastewater Treatment
We offer wastewater treatment facility planning and sewer system rehabilitation services. Our engineers address compliance schedules, pump station upgrades, and system assessments to resolve issues with aging infrastructure. Solutions include sanitary sewer extensions and phosphorus/chloride regulation compliance strategies.
Regulatory Compliance
Our team specializes in navigating municipal and state regulatory processes. Services include permit acquisition, compliance documentation, and project representation. We help clients avoid fines through proper code adherence while expediting approvals for development projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Public Works Projects
We manage complete public works projects from initial planning through construction. Services include streetscape design, neighborhood meetings coordination, and infrastructure improvements. Our experience covers funding acquisition, regulatory compliance, and community engagement for municipal clients.
People
James Makepeace
Principal Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in civil infrastructure projects across the Midwest. Specializes in regulatory compliance and cost-effective engineering solutions for public and private sector clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide engineering services throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa with licensed professionals familiar with regional regulations.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our experience ranges from small $2,000 lot layouts to $100 million industrial expansion projects across public and private sectors.
How do you help with regulatory compliance?
We navigate municipal and state permitting processes, ensure code adherence, and help clients avoid fines through proper documentation and design.
What makes you different from large firms?
We offer the same technical expertise as large firms with lower overhead costs, providing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
What engineering specialties do you offer?
Our services include site development, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, public works projects, and construction supervision.