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Construction starts on C.S. Davidson design for Windsor Township Community Center
In March, the Municipality broke ground for the long-anticipated facility, designed with the help of the civil engineering firm to provide recreational and social opportunities for residents.
Jody Davidson Appell left a lasting impact at C.S. Davidson
Through tragedy, the wife of the company president found herself at the helm of an engineering firm she never planned to lead. A new scholarship for women in engineering honors her leadership and legacy. In 1973, Jody Davidson Appell’s life changed in an instant. Her...
CEO Kerryn Fulton, PE shapes the future of C.S. Davidson through coaching
The Professional Engineer is on a mission to position the civil engineering firm for a second century of success by developing a team of leaders working toward a common goal. Kerryn Fulton, PE, walked into her first senior leadership meeting at C.S. Davidson in 2008...
Lauren Stine refines the art of recruiting and retention at C.S. Davidson
The civil engineering firm’s new Human Resources Assistant and Recruiter blends the structured worlds of HR and strategic hiring with the creative realm of artistic expression. Lauren Stine, who holds a Professional in Human Resources certification, or PHR, spent...
Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project traces Lincoln’s footsteps
Following the historic path that the 16th president took to deliver his Gettysburg Address, the initiative aims to revitalize Baltimore Street and Lincoln Square into safer, more accessible community spaces. Early on a November...
Jared Perricone oversees bridge replacement along Rathton Road
Motorists in Spring Garden Township benefit from a project on a well-traveled roadway that was led by the C.S. Davidson Engineer in Training and Project Designer.
Chad Peters, PE, helps create safer traffic conditions in Lancaster County
The long-awaited realignment of the Delp Road and Kissel Hill Road intersection in Manheim Township, led by the C.S. Davidson Project Manager and Senior Client Representative, has transformed a chaotic junction into a more efficient confluence of roads for the community.
Mike Stiely’s materials testing, inspection expertise shapes projects’ success
In his nearly 30 years at C.S. Davidson, Mike Stiely has risen from a temp agency hire to Materials Testing and Public Improvement Inspection Manager, a role in which he ensures the construction quality of the company throughout the region. Inch by inch, road by road,...
Project Manager Charlie Sterner transforms Devil’s Den into a more accessible Civil War destination
C.S. Davidson’s restoration of the historic landmark at Gettysburg National Military Park has made the battlefield site more navigable for all visitors. With its huge dark granite boulders, sweeping views of Little Round Top, and numerous Civil War monuments, Devil’s...
C.S. Davidson Engineer Logan Swartz builds forest bridge for hiking community
Mueller Bridge at Climbers Run Nature Preserve will allow visitors to cross a creek without getting their feet wet. Swartz designed a structure that fits in beautifully with its natural surroundings. Logan Swartz, PE, C.S. Davidson (CSD) Bridge Engineering Manager,...
C.S. Davidson continues to expand the Hanover Trolley Trail with engineer Jeffrey Shue
For nearly 30 years, the Director of Municipal Services at C.S. Davidson has been working to turn rails to trails in York County. His current project will bring the Hanover Trolley Trail one step closer to connecting with York County’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park....
Daryl Jurkiewicz celebrates 35 years of engineering that brings neighbors together
A bridge is more than just a span that joins two points. Well-engineered bridges provide a means of connection and community. They bring neighbors together and offer safe passage for motorists and pedestrians. That has been the experience of C.S. Davidson Bridge Engineer and Senior Project Manager Daryl Jurkiewicz, PE.
Eric Gladhill maps dreams and shapes communities
Behind every infrastructure project, every new bridge, every gas line or storm drain lies the meticulous work of surveyors such as Eric Gladhill, who is driven by a passion for precision and has a penchant for attracting quirky stories.
Jessica Fieldhouse empowers communities through strategic planning and funding
When the C.S. Davidson project manager works with municipal leaders, she isn’t just researching the next grant opportunity. She’s looking for a deeper story. Pennsylvania’s 67 counties comprise of hundreds of municipalities. York, Lancaster, and Adams counties alone...
C.S. Davidson, Inc. promoted Jordan Good to Chief Administrative Officer
Jordan began his career at the civil engineering firm in 2002 as an intern in the Bridge Department, then joined the company and developed and oversaw CSDatum software. For two decades, Jordan Good focused on bringing absolute satisfaction to his civil engineering...
After 50 years with C.S. Davidson, John Klinedinst’s retirement comes with a caveat
January 2024 After 50 years with C.S. Davidson, John Klinedinst’s retirement comes with a caveat John Klinedinst, PE, likes to say he grew up at C.S. Davidson. He worked his way from a wet-behind-the-ears college student on a surveying crew to CEO. Since his hire in...
Celebrating C.S. Davidson’s 100th anniversary – final installment
December 2023 We’re excited to bring you the final edition of a series of articles on C.S. Davidson’s distinguished 100-year history. When we left off last time, David Davidson, Jr., PE, had just begun exploring opportunities for a possible ownership transition for...
Highlighting 42 years of Terry Myers’ C.S. Davidson career
December 2023 When someone stays at a company for 42 years, it’s clear they are doing something right – or more likely, many things. Terry Myers, senior client representative, has been with C.S. Davidson for 42 years. When he started with the company, he did not yet...
Celebrating C.S. Davidson’s 100th anniversary – third installment
October 2023 At the end of the most recent installment of the C.S. Davidson hundred-year history series, in 1965, David Davidson Sr. had just become president of the company. David Sr. was known to take the long view on civil engineering and in his approach to the...
Upper Allen park upgrades elevate Township’s open spaces
September 2023 Friendship Park in Upper Allen Township From small playgrounds to major rural sites, C.S. Davidson has helped transform parks across Upper Allen Township. As the Township’s engineer of record, C.S. Davidson has been working with Upper Allen since 2014....
Structural engineering skills on display at Logos Academy
July 2023 As a structural engineering firm, C.S. Davidson’s work is critical to the stability and staying power of its projects. Yet most of the time, the engineered products our structural team designs and contributes to projects are hidden behind walls, below...
How we solved a major data headache for municipalities and DEP
June 2023 When the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) needed to compile a list of the many different stormwater facilities reported to them by municipalities, the agency called on C.S. Davidson to help transmit all the municipal stormwater data...
Celebrating C.S Davidson’s 100th anniversary – second installment
May 2023 The C.S. Davidson we know today was officially incorporated in 1948. By then, Carl Davidson’s son, David Davidson Sr., had returned from serving in the Navy in World War II and was at work in the family business under his father’s keen eye. As we briefly...
Proprietary software tracks essential infrastructure, permits for municipal managers
March 2023 When C.S. Davidson first rolled out CSDatum, its proprietary online suite of software for managing public works assets and municipal permits, the engineering firm had no plans to sell it as a product. Launched in 2014, CSDatum initially focused on...
Celebrating C.S Davidson’s 100th anniversary
February 2023 A company that has been around for 100 years has more than a few stories to tell. To help celebrate C.S. Davidson reaching the milestone this year, we’ll be putting out a series of blog articles on the company’s history and the people who have...
C.S. Davidson completes historic 26-mile Heritage Rail Trail
January 2023 After 32 years of working on the project, C.S. Davidson has finished work on the Heritage Rail Trail County Park, a multi-use path which winds its way for 26 miles through southern York County, along with a northern extension of the trail. ...
Lancaster projects create long-awaited trails connecting city with Eastern County
November 2022 C.S. Davidson recently finished the $1 million restoration of a historic bridge which crosses the Conestoga River to provide a critical section of trail to connect the City with the Greater Lancaster Heritage Pathway, also known as the Goat Path,...
Structural Services team offers workable, cost-effective solutions for industrial partners
October 2022 C.S. Davidson works hard to offer value to clients at every turn. After a multinational company purchased two quarries in Tennessee and Mississippi and tried to push over-the-top, expensive new safety measures on quarry management, they called in...
Making history more accessible through Gettysburg trail redesign
September 2022 At Gettysburg National Military Park, the Devil’s Den section is one of the most visited areas of the battlefield. The boulder-packed hill was used by artillery and infantry at the start of the Civil War and became a popular tourist site...
How C.S. Davidson helped Hallam handle flooded homes
August 2022 C.S. Davidson has built a reputation as a civil engineering firm that helps municipalities overcome complex and unique challenges. During massive rainstorms in August 2018, which resulted in catastrophic flooding in parts of York County, three residential...
Grant-funded infrastructure improvements in Delta spur local revival
July 2022 When C.S. Davidson first started working with the borough of Delta at the far southeastern corner of York County, much of the town’s infrastructure was in disrepair. Now, thanks to a partnership between the company and the borough’s leaders, the streets and...
C.S. Davidson construction material testing
June 2022 Construction material testing is an integral part of project development, as it helps engineers determine the viability and safety of a worksite or structure. C.S. Davidson specializes in laboratory and field tests for soils, concrete and asphalt. Our...
C.S. Davidson helped reopen historic bridge connecting York and Cumberland Counties
May 2022 The Slate Hill Road bridge in Fairview Township, PA, built between 1859 and 1860 for horse and carriage traffic, reopened to all modern-day traffic in May 2022 after being closed for emergency rehabilitation work. C.S. Davidson began design work for the...
Funding will help municipalities fix damaged, aging bridges
March 2022 When the Biden administration passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in the nation’s critical infrastructure last year, it included more than $27 billion to fix aging and damaged bridges in poor condition. Fifteen percent of these funds will be...
Bridge Services at C.S Davidson
February 2022 Bridges are critical components of our transportation system, and C.S. Davidson is one of the most trusted names in South Central Pennsylvania for designing, building and maintaining these important structures. A major advantage of C.S....