Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors for Water, Marine, and Civil Projects
Founded in 1969, Cushman Contracting has established itself as a leader in complex construction projects across California. With over 50 years of specialized expertise in water and wastewater treatment plant construction, our team self-performs critical scopes including concrete work, mechanical installations, and pipeline construction to maintain strict control over project timelines and budgets. Our marine division leverages decades of experience building docks, piers, and underwater infrastructure using specialized equipment like barges and divers capable of working in zero-visibility conditions.We combine technical proficiency with collaborative problem-solving to deliver successful outcomes for federal, state, and private clients. Our proven track record in challenging environments demonstrates our commitment to quality execution and client satisfaction.
Services
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Marine Construction
Civil Projects
Design-Build
Unique Projects
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of specialized experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction
- Our team self-performs critical scopes including concrete, pipeline, and mechanical work
- We maintain specialized marine equipment and certified divers for underwater operations
- Our collaborative approach develops optimal solutions for complex construction challenges
- We hold a General Engineering 'A' license (#1072807) demonstrating regulatory compliance
What people say
Cannot recommend highly enough
Exceeded our expectations
Successful projects
Quality work
Costs under budget
Services
Water/Wastewater Treatment
We specialize in complete water and wastewater treatment plant construction, managing complex builds within operational environments. Our self-performed concrete, mechanical, and pipeline work ensures schedule and cost control. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver facilities that meet strict regulatory standards while minimizing disruption to existing operations.
Marine Construction
Our marine division constructs docks, piers, and underwater pipelines using specialized barges and certified divers. We handle challenging tasks like pile driving, cofferdam construction, and dredging in difficult conditions. Decades of experience with submerged infrastructure ensures reliable execution of complex maritime projects.
Civil Projects
We execute large-scale civil works including earthmoving, demolition, and equipment installation. Our comprehensive capabilities cover site preparation through final construction phases. This vertical integration allows single-source accountability for transportation, utility, and public works projects across California.
Design-Build
We offer full-spectrum design-build services combining engineering and construction expertise. By collaborating with clients and engineers during planning phases, we optimize project designs for constructability and cost efficiency. This approach delivers faster timelines and reduced risk for complex infrastructure developments.
Unique Projects
We tackle unconventional construction challenges requiring innovative problem-solving. From zero-visibility underwater operations to remote site developments, our team adapts standard practices to unique conditions. This flexibility enables successful execution of technically demanding projects others may avoid.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We focus on water/wastewater treatment plants, marine structures, civil infrastructure, and complex design-build projects across California.
How long has your company been in business?
Cushman Contracting has delivered construction solutions since 1969, with specialized expertise in water-related infrastructure since our founding.
Do you handle both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we serve federal, state, county, city, and private clients with equal commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
What makes your marine construction capabilities unique?
We maintain specialized equipment and certified divers for underwater operations, enabling complex builds in challenging aquatic environments.
How do you ensure project costs stay under budget?
By self-performing key scopes like concrete work and pipeline installation, we maintain direct control over costs and quality standards.
