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Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Albany, NY
Creighton Manning, a GAI company, has been a leader in civil engineering and planning for 60 years. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in transportation, municipal, land development, and energy projects, delivering innovative solutions that enhance community safety, mobility, and economic growth. We prioritize client relationships built on trust, communication, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Our expertise spans bridge and structure design, environmental permitting, railroad engineering, and transit planning, supported by a legacy of award-winning projects. With offices across New York State, we combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of local needs to create sustainable infrastructure that improves quality of life.Our teams experience includes pioneering work in transportation analysis software and designing the first urban roundabout in Upstate New York. We maintain rigorous standards through certifications like NICET and adherence to NYSDOT and federal guidelines. Our acquisition by GAI Consultants in 2024 expands our national reach while preserving our local focus. We are dedicated to professional development, community engagement, and delivering value through cost-effective, forward-thinking engineering solutions.
Services
Bridge Design
Construction Engineering
Environmental Permitting
Highway Design
Railroad Engineering
Site Design
Traffic Engineering
Transit Planning
Surveying
Water and Sewer Design
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- 60 years of experience in civil engineering and planning
- Award-winning expertise in transportation and infrastructure projects
- Multidisciplinary team with NICET-certified professionals
- Proven success in federal and state-funded project compliance
- Local knowledge with nationwide resources through GAI Consultants
What people say
Phenomenal
Exemplary work
Highly responsive
Innovative solutions
Award-winning engagement
Services
Bridge and Structure Design
Creighton Manning specializes in bridge analysis and design for municipal and state projects. Our engineers use advanced tools to create cost-effective solutions for replacements, rehabilitations, and new constructions. We adhere to NYSDOT and AASHTO standards, designing interstate bridges, pedestrian crossings, and railroad structures while minimizing future maintenance needs.
Highway and Roundabout Design
We deliver innovative highway and roundabout designs that improve safety and mobility. With expertise in pavement preservation and complete street solutions, we've designed over 100 roundabouts in New York State. Our context-sensitive approach balances infrastructure investment with community needs and environmental considerations.
Environmental Permitting
Our team navigates environmental regulations for land development projects, including SEQRA and NEPA compliance. We conduct environmental assessments, wetland delineations, and mitigation planning while coordinating with agencies like NYSDOT and the DEC to ensure timely project approvals.
Railroad Engineering
We provide comprehensive rail engineering services for freight and passenger lines. Our expertise includes track realignment, grade crossing improvements, and bridge rehabilitation. We prioritize safety and minimal operational disruption, offering 24/7 responsiveness for emergency repairs and maintenance projects.
Transit Planning
We design bus rapid transit systems and pedestrian-friendly transit hubs that reduce congestion and improve accessibility. Our planners work with agencies to implement context-sensitive solutions meeting FTA requirements, including transit signal priority and queue jump lanes for enhanced efficiency.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New York State with projects across the northeastern United States and Canada for special events planning.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects with expertise in bridge engineering and railroad systems.
Are you equipped for emergency infrastructure repairs?
Yes, our team provides 24/7 emergency response for critical infrastructure repairs, including bridges and railroad systems.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We maintain NICET-certified staff and follow NYSDOT, FHWA, and federal standards with rigorous documentation for audit readiness.
What makes your roundabout designs unique?
We've designed more roundabouts in Upstate New York than any firm, creating context-sensitive solutions that improve safety while reducing congestion.
How do you handle large-scale event transportation planning?
With 30+ years of experience, we develop traffic management plans for events up to 250,000 attendees, coordinating with law enforcement and transit agencies.
Reviews (1)
Katherine Blaustein- Morrison
Jan 25, 2022
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This group of engineers are truly talented at what they do. If you're looking to join a great team check out CME!
