Civil Design Advantage (CDA) – Providing professional engineering, planning, construction observation and surveying services throughout Iowa.

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VALUE, EFFICIENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, MODERN, UNIQUE, SUSTAINABLE.
These are words that many of our clients have used to describe their visions for their projects. At CDA, we work to understand the client's vision and to develop designs that incorporate those ideals into exciting, unique environments. We respect the land and unique physical and social environment of each project, knowing that in them aesthetic, economical and sustainable design solutions can be found. This understanding, combined with innovation and creativity, enables CDA to design environments, neighborhoods, and communities that are more than just technically sound. The rhythm of circulation patterns, attention to views, the strategic use of open space and amenities, the human scale, and project identity make each project unique.

At CDA we understand that planning is much more than maximizing the yield on a particular parcel of land. Although yield is of primary importance, other factors such as accelerated absorption, premium values, infrastructure efficiency, sustainability, end-user satisfaction, and developer and community reputation all contribute to the ultimate value and success of a project.

Stakeholder and/or public participation is key to our approach to planning. Civil Design Advantage works closely with a client's representatives, citizens, and other stakeholders to develop design plans that are firmly rooted in the client's needs and the community's desires and identity. Maximizing available resources and adhering to principles of environmental stewardship, CDA produces attractive, functional, and profitable designs.