Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Land Development Services
Founded in 1958, AWA has dedicated over six decades to shaping communities through comprehensive land development solutions. Based in Salt Lake City and licensed across the Western United States, we provide turnkey services that integrate planning, approvals, design, and delivery. Our team of experienced professionals combines technical expertise with a developer-first perspective to navigate complex entitlements, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver buildable projects. With a proven track record in civil engineering, land surveying, and construction oversight, we prioritize maximizing returns while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our integrated AWA Way approach streamlines processes, reduces friction, and keeps client visions at the center of every decision.We serve commercial, residential, and institutional clients across diverse sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and logistics. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as Utah's Best of State AWArd winner for Civil Engineering. We maintain transparent communication, ethical practices, and a focus on long-term project success. With 68 years of accumulated knowledge and proprietary data, we help clients make informed decisions from initial concept through final approvals. Our services extend beyond technical execution to include strategic real estate consulting, traffic studies, and sustainable stormwater management solutions.
Services
Land Development Consulting
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Land Surveying
Traffic Studies
Master Planning
Stormwater Management
Erosion Control
Site Design
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 68 years of accumulated land development expertise
- Our integrated service model streamlines project coordination
- Team includes licensed civil engineers with regional expertise
- Proven success with complex entitlement and permitting processes
- Developer-first approach prioritizes practical, buildable solutions
What people say
Expertise and attention to detail
Saved time and money
Holistic approach ensured flawless execution
Gold standard in land development
Game-changing partnership
Services
Land Development Consulting
Our land development consulting services guide projects from initial concept through final approvals. We provide comprehensive feasibility studies, entitlement strategy, and regulatory compliance solutions. Our team coordinates with local agencies to streamline permitting processes while maintaining focus on project economics and market viability. With integrated surveying and engineering capabilities, we deliver coordinated solutions that minimize delays and reduce development risks.
Civil Engineering
AWA's civil engineering services focus on practical site design that balances functionality with regulatory requirements. We specialize in utility systems planning, grading optimization, and roadway design that meets agency standards. Our award-winning team develops cost-effective solutions for water, sewer, and storm drainage systems while ensuring constructability and long-term performance. We maintain Utah's Best of State AWArd recognition for engineering excellence.
Construction Phase Services
Our construction phase services provide continuous project support from groundbreaking to final approvals. We offer submittal review, RFI management, and field progress monitoring to maintain design intent. As owners representatives, we coordinate contractors, track schedules, and conduct punchlist inspections to ensure quality outcomes. Our team helps resolve field issues while maintaining budget and timeline parameters.
Land Surveying
AWA's land surveying division provides boundary determination, topographic mapping, and ALTA documentation essential for development. We conduct construction staking and as-built surveys to maintain project accuracy throughout implementation. Our data collection supports informed decision-making during planning and design phases while minimizing field conflicts during construction.
Traffic Studies
We conduct comprehensive traffic impact analyses and circulation planning to meet regulatory requirements. Our services include access management, signal warrant analysis, and multimodal transportation planning. We develop solutions that balance agency requirements with site functionality while ensuring safe and efficient vehicle and pedestrian movement.
People
Bret Wahlen
President & CEO
With extensive civil engineering and management experience, Bret leads AWA's strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in key client relationships and complex projects across the Western United States.
Jeff Randall
Principal
As a principal, Jeff oversees project execution while ensuring adherence to AWA's quality standards. He manages client relationships and coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful development outcomes.
Amber Williams
CFO
Amber manages AWA's financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting business growth initiatives and maintaining transparent financial reporting practices.
Daniel Goodwin
Associate Principal
Daniel contributes technical expertise to engineering projects while mentoring junior staff. He plays key roles in site design and regulatory compliance efforts for commercial developments.
Shaun Young
Associate Principal
Shaun provides engineering leadership on complex land development projects. He specializes in technical solutions that balance regulatory requirements with practical construction considerations.
Questions
What land development services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle services including planning, entitlements, civil engineering, surveying, construction management, and final approvals for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
How do you handle complex permitting challenges?
Our team has extensive experience navigating regulatory requirements. We represent client interests during entitlement processes and develop compliance strategies that maintain project economics.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Intermountain West region with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and licensing across multiple Western states.
How does your integrated approach benefit clients?
Our single-source model reduces coordination challenges by combining planning, approvals, design, and construction oversight under one team, streamlining communication and decision-making.
What project types do you specialize in?
We work across commercial/retail, hospitality/resort, mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites including data centers and distribution centers.
