Watson Engineering Earns Small Project DFCM Prequalification

As the only all-inclusive civil engineering firm in Southern Utah, Watson Engineering has earned the prequalification of small projects for the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM). The firm's diverse and impressive team of professionals, combined with a portfolio of work spanning across 45 years, gives them a distinct advantage in delivering design solutions for these types of projects.

Watson Engineering is DFCM prequalified for:

• Civil Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Surveying 

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Materials Testing

• Code Inspections

• Special Inspections

The firm's Principal, Tim Watson, leads a team of civil engineers, surveyors, drafters, and geotechnical engineers with a focus on project collaboration. Watson describes the benefits of this multidisciplinary approach, "Because we have and can facilitate so many disciplines under one roof, we have a clear understanding of the specific needs for on-call contract projects." He continues, "We are uniquely qualified to reach the best design solutions for small projects, having the experience and capability to streamline project management processes to deliver cost-effective and creative designs."

The State of Utah requires an extensive application process to be considered and then determined to meet the standards of a prequalified design professional. In reviewing Watson Engineering's detailed DFCM application, it includes an impressive client list and a wide range of projects, giving evidence to the firm's in-depth experience, diverse skill set, and ability to receive on-call projects on short notice. 

Watson also demonstrates a strong history of partnering with clients in higher education, education, residential, light commercial, industrial/warehouse, and light bridges to deliver quality and timely quality results. In addition to Watson Engineering working with varying owners and users, projects range from small to very large in both timeframe and construction costs. Over 75% of the firm's client projects are classified as "small projects." 

In continuing to describe the importance of the firm's DFCM designation, Watson says, "We understand for on-call contracts, tasks need to happen quickly and effectively. We have been hard at work for years changing the way the industry looks at working with engineers. We continually focus on excellence by ensuring we provide our clients with the most up-to-date technologies and thorough processes."