Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Bono Consulting has been providing expert civil engineering services since 1997, completing over 9,600 projects across multiple states. Our team specializes in site design, permitting, and regulatory compliance for land development projects, serving both public and private clients. We focus on identifying construction challenges early, including environmental and terrain issues, to help clients make informed property investments. Our comprehensive services include topographic surveys, drainage plans, stormwater detention analysis, and MWRD/EPA/DNR permit acquisition. With extensive experience in Chicago and surrounding regions, we deliver cost-effective solutions that balance project visibility, traffic flow, and infrastructure efficiency.Our expertise in floodplain development and regulatory compliance ensures projects meet all necessary standards while minimizing costs. Clients benefit from our technical proficiency in civil engineering disciplines, including site grading, utility design, and ADA accessibility planning. We support projects from initial concept through construction observation, maintaining a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Our geographic reach extends across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa, serving diverse markets including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. By combining technical excellence with practical problem-solving, we help clients navigate complex development challenges efficiently.
Services
Site Engineering
Storm Water Detention
Floodplain Development
Permitting Services
Topographic Surveys
Drainage Plans
Utility Extensions
Elevation Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 9,600 projects since 1997
- Our team specializes in complex floodplain development
- We handle MWRD, EPA, DNR, and DOT permitting
- We provide full-service engineering from concept to construction
- We operate across five Midwestern states
Services
Site Engineering
Our site engineering services create optimized development plans considering visibility, traffic flow, and infrastructure costs. We handle grading, drainage, utility layout, and ADA compliance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our engineers deliver practical solutions that balance regulatory requirements with client objectives.
Storm Water Detention
We design comprehensive stormwater detention systems that comply with local regulations while minimizing environmental impact. Our solutions include detention basins, underground storage systems, and green infrastructure approaches to manage runoff effectively for various development types.
Floodplain Development
Our experts navigate floodplain regulations to develop compliant solutions for properties in regulated areas. We prepare elevation certificates, LOMA applications, and compensatory storage designs to facilitate development while maintaining safety standards and insurance requirements.
Permitting Services
We secure necessary approvals from MWRD, EPA, DNR, and DOT for development projects. Our team prepares technical documentation, coordinates agency reviews, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure projects meet all environmental and infrastructure requirements.
Topographic Surveys
We conduct detailed topographic surveys to map existing site conditions including elevations, vegetation, and utilities. These surveys form the foundation for accurate site design and development planning across residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
Questions
What engineering services does Bono Consulting offer?
We provide site engineering, stormwater management, floodplain development, permitting services, topographic surveys, drainage plans, utility extensions, and elevation certificates.
Which states do you serve?
We operate across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa with specialized expertise in Chicago area projects.
How does Bono Consulting handle regulatory permitting?
We manage MWRD, EPA, DNR, and DOT permitting processes to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
What project types do you specialize in?
We work on residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects including multi-family developments, recreational facilities, and infrastructure improvements.
How do you help clients with site selection?
We analyze environmental factors, terrain challenges, and cost implications before property purchase to identify potential development issues.
Reviews (2)
Mark S.
May 08, 2021
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Have worked with the Park Ridge office many times. Very professional and prompt. The office has referred work to my office as well.
Brandi Smith
Mar 04, 2019
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The Naperville Office is just as amazing as the Park Ridge office. I have dealt with several different Engineers within Bono Consulting and I have yet to be disappointed.
