One Team. One Contract. Fewer Surprises.

Brooks Construction delivers fully integrated civil engineering design-build solutions throughout Northeast Indiana and the surrounding region (including Michigan and Ohio). By aligning licensed engineers, surveyors, and construction professionals under one contract, we eliminate coordination gaps and bring clarity to every phase of site development.

Unlike traditional design-bid-build delivery, our integrated civil engineering design-build approach aligns surveying, engineering, permitting, budgeting, and site construction under one accountable contract — improving coordination, accelerating timelines, and reducing owner risk.

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Why Design-Build with Brooks?

With over 30 years of combined civil engineering experience, our team is capable of projects of any size. Our staff includes Professional Engineers licensed in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and Indiana licensed Professional Surveyors, providing services for you in Northeast Indiana and the surrounding region. Some recent civil engineering design-build projects have included:

  • 17-acre Industrial site development – Ashley, IN
  • Senior-care campus expansion – Warsaw, IN
  • Restaurant site – Fort Wayne, IN
  • 72-unit Multifamily site – Fremont, IN
  • Car wash – Auburn, IN
  • University Student Housing – Fort Wayne, IN
  • 12-acre Manufacturing site – Antwerp, OH
  • University Tennis court and parking lot – Upland, IN
  • Banking Facility – Allen County, IN
  • University Engineering and Innovation Center – Angola, IN
  • Worship facility – Fort Wayne, IN
  • Event Venue – Whitley County, IN
  • University Welcome Center – Marion, IN
  • 8-acre Industrial Manufacturing site – Coldwater, MI
  • Community School Nutrition Center – Fort Wayne, IN
  • Auto Dealership – Steuben County, IN
  • 27-acre Residential and Commercial Subdivision– Dekalb County, IN

Land Surveying

Every successful project starts with accurate data.

  • Boundary and topographic surveys

  • Existing conditions mapping

  • Layout and stakeout coordination

  • Ongoing survey support throughout construction

Our experienced surveying professionals and technicians provide our design team with accurate information which results in reduced redesign and the prevention of costly field surprises. We protect your schedule before construction even begins.

Civil Engineering & Site Design

Our engineering team works hand-in-hand with our construction professionals to produce plans that are practical, efficient, and buildable.

  • Site layout and grading design

  • Storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main design

  • Utility coordination and infrastructure planning

  • Constructability reviews during design

  • Cost- and schedule-aware design decisions

Because we build what we design, constructability is not an afterthought, it’s embedded into the process. We account for sequencing, equipment access, site constraints, and real-world conditions from the start.

Land Use Permitting & Agency Approvals

Permitting can make or break your schedule. We treat it as a managed process, not a hurdle.

  • Early coordination with local agencies

  • Submittal preparation and documentation support

  • Proactive response to agency comments

  • Clear approval tracking aligned with your timeline

Our experience navigating local review processes helps prevent late-stage surprises and keeps your project moving forward.

Construction Budgeting & Cost Certainty

Early financial clarity drives better decisions.

  • Design-informed feasibility budgets

  • Value engineering options that protect performance and schedule

  • Ongoing cost updates as design progresses

  • Clear understanding of budget impacts tied directly to design choices

By linking engineering and construction from day one, we provide realistic budgets and stronger financial control, not guesswork.

Self-Performed Site Construction

When it’s time to build, the same team that shaped the plans delivers the work.

  • Coordinated sitework aligned with approved civil engineering plans

  • Direct communication between field crews and engineers

  • Rapid issue resolution to maintain productivity

  • Quality and safety oversight from a fully accountable team

With one team responsible from concept through completion, coordination improves and risk shifts away from the owner.

Why it’s valuable for clients

  • One team. One accountable path forward. Reduce handoffs and eliminate gaps that occur when survey, design, permitting, budgeting, and construction are managed separately.

  • Fewer surprises, stronger budgets. Design is developed with continuous cost input—improving cost certainty and reducing downstream changes.

  • Faster decisions, smoother schedules. Integrated approvals, budgeting, and field coordination keep reviews and revisions moving efficiently—so you can get to construction sooner.

  • Better buildability and outcomes. Self-performed site construction enables tighter coordination, faster issue resolution, and consistent quality from start to finish..

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Who we serve

Our civil site design-build services support:

  • Commercial developers
  • Industrial and manufacturing facilities
  • Business owners expanding or relocating
  • General contractors seeking civil partners
  • Architects and design professionals
  • Municipal and public entities

Whether you’re exploring a new site or preparing to move into construction, we provide clarity and control from day one.

Ready to get started?

Exploring a site? Planning your next development? Schedule a design-build consultation and map out the smartest path forward.

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