Bringing change that everyone can feel.

At CHW, we understand you have a vision for your next project. We make it our mission to help see that vision into reality. As a full-service firm, we utilize a team approach that involves all disciplines. We present both a creative and technically sound project delivered with efficiency. But there’s more to working with CHW: optimism, energy, and confidence.

01 Why Work With Us

We understand that small details are as important as the big picture. We’re committed to boldly driving progress in the communities we serve, but also to bring the sharpest minds and biggest hearts to the table. With infectious energy and genuine commitment to improving lives, CHW employees are top in the field – and are one of the greatest reasons to work with us. Discover three more ways CHW is the premier choice.

Driven

With a positive mental attitude and confidence in our services, we’re prepared to successfully guide you through the development process. Our team possesses an energy and focus to solve issues and exceed expectations.

Proven

When you ask clients about our work, you’ll hear “thorough”, “knowledgeable”, and “highly-skilled” – but we’re most proud of being passionate client advocates. We share our dedication to improving and growing communities through various projects.

Connected

Investment in the community doesn’t end when the project is completed. We serve on boards and provide industry insight toward improving the places we live. Client advocacy builds a better community, and staying connected gives us a clear vision of the future.

02 Noteworthy
  • The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL)
    Outstanding Environmental Project Award for FDOT District 2’s SR AIA at Fort George Inlet Park

  • The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL)
    Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) Grand Award for the Gainesville CRA’s Destination South Main Street

  • City of Gainesville Beautification Awards

  • Higher Education Best Project
    University of Florida, J. Wayne Reitz Union Student Center Expansion and Renovation

  • State Public Works Award
    Innovation Square Roadway

  • FRA Capital Projects/Beautification
    NW 1st Ave Streetscape

CHW Transportation Engineering Gainesville Jacksonville Ocala
03 Our History
  • 1988

    Chance & Causseaux, Inc. (C&C)

    Services

    Surveying, Engineering

    Ownership

    Wayne Chance, PLS President + Rory P. Causseaux, PE, VP

  • 1997

    Causseaux & Ellington, Inc.  (C&E)

    Services

    Surveying, Engineering

    Ownership

    Rory P. Causseaux, PE, President + Donnie L Ellington, PE, VP

    Key Event

    C&E makes key hires of Robert Walpole, EI + Kevin Hewett, PLS

  • 2007

    Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW)

    Services

     Surveying, Engineering, Land Planning

    Ownership 

    Rory P. Causseaux, PE, President | Robert Walpole, PE, VP |  Kevin Hewett, PLS, VP

  • 2012

    Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW)

    Key Events

    Company moves to a new corporate office

  • 2013

    Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW)

    Key Events

    January |  Rory P. Causseaux, PE  named CEO + Robert Walpole, PE, named president
    February |  CHW opens branch office in Ocala, FL
    May  |  CHW turns 25 + celebrates with a company-wide anniversary cruise to the Bahamas

  • 2016

    Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW)

    Key Events

    January |  CHW announces regional expansion with Jacksonville office
    April |   CHW merges with BDA + begins offering Landscape Architecture Services as part of the expanded Planning + Design group
    May |  CHW services brand change to planning, design, surveying, engineering, construction

    Ownership 

    Rory P. Causseaux, PE, President | Robert Walpole, PE, VP |  Kevin Hewett, PLS, VP | Gerry Dedenbach, AICP, VP

  • 2018

    CHW Professional Consultants

    Key Events

    January | Rory Causseaux  transitions from his CEO duties into the role of Founder and Advocate for CHW
    April | CHW turns 30, holds an open house to kick off the year and celebrate the new corporate headquarters in Gainesville, Florida

     

    Ownership 

    Robert Walpole, PE, CEO + President |  Kevin Hewett, PLS, Executive Vice President + CSO
    Gerry Dedenbach, AICP, Vice President | E.J. Bolduc III, PLA, Vice President

  • 2020

    CHW Professional Consultants

    Key Events

    Subsurface Utility Engineering added to CHW Surveying + Mapping services offering

  • 2022

    CHW Professional Consultants

    Key Events

    Ecological + Environmental Services added to CHW multi-disciplinary services offering

     

    Ownership 

    Robert Walpole, PE, CEO + President |  Kevin Hewett, PLS, Executive Vice President + CSO
    Gerry Dedenbach, AICP, Executive Vice President | E.J. Bolduc III PLA, Senior Vice President
    Aaron Hickman, PSM, Vice President | Daniel Young, PE, Vice President

  • 2023

    CHW Professional Consultants

    Key Events

    January | CHW announces regional expansion with the Greater Ft. Myers Area, Bonita Springs, Florida

    CHW acquires DagGeo expanding the Surveying + Mapping service offering

    April | CHW celebrates 35 years of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to Florida’s communities

     

    Ownership 

    Robert Walpole, PE, CEO + President |  Kevin Hewett, PLS, Executive Vice President + CSO
    Gerry Dedenbach, AICP, Executive Vice President | E.J. Bolduc III, PLA, Senior Vice President
    Aaron Hickman, PSM, Vice President | Daniel Young, PE, Vice President |
    David Dagostino, PSM, Vice President
    Laurie F. Hall, PLA, Senior Director | Anthony V. Cagginao, Jr., PE, Senior Director

  • 2024
04 Industry Involvement

Staying up-to-date on industry and local information is key to our success. We are members of more than a dozen national and local organizations, ranging from planning, design, and civil engineering societies to land surveying and landscape architecture societies. Through this involvement, we can discover the latest green initiatives, Florida business development, water conservation efforts, and more. These organizations allow us to best serve our clients – and stay more deeply linked to our community.