Client Comments

Below are customer testimonials, that highlight the successes of recent FINLEY Engineering Group projects.

"The communication was a great experience and the FINLEY project manager, Robert Alonso, S.E., P.E. was very responsive. Although I know FINLEY is involved in several projects around the country, whenever I called or needed something, Robert made me feel as if I was their only client. We have worked with FINLEY in the past and look forward to working with them in the future."
Andrew Walters, Project Manager- The Lane Construction Corporation
"This was the first time that I had worked with FINLEY and I was very impressed with the innovative thinking that went into the bridge widening. During the widening, FINLEY was onsite providing technical support which proved to be critical in keeping the launch on schedule. FINLEY's expertise in both design and construction engineering was invaluable for this "first of its kind" project.”
Carolyn Carlson, P.E. - Structures Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
"We greatly appreciate you and your staff on the way you handled this. It is good to know we have team mates that can handle emergency situations such as this in a professional and expedited manner."
Jerry C. Warren, P.E. - CEO, Horizon Engineering Group, Inc.
"We enjoy a close working relationship with Finely Engineering and appreciate their professionalism and quick response to our requests. We knew we could count on them to provide us with timely submittals and they met and/or exceeded our expectations in all instances. We will continue to think of Finley Engineering Group for our bridge design and construction engineering needs.”
Evelyn Robertson - Vice President, Saddlebrook Construction, Inc.
"I write this letter on behalf of FINLEY as a testament to the high caliber of engineering work provided to Metric Engineering….FINLEY has a thorough understanding of the local transportation environment and expertise working with the Florida Department of Transportation. As our engineer, they were able to implement best practices to identify the most appropriate type of bridge for the location. FINLEY provided alternatives that were sensitive to the natural environment and "contractor-friendly"; yet providing a sensible economic solution for FDOT. I was impressed with FINLEY's expertise and their ability to serve a diverse direct and indirect clientele."
John Flora, RA, AICP, Transportation Planning/PD&E Manager - Metric Engineering
"Finley Engineering Group exceeded my expectations and hopefully those efforts will help Southland Construction Inc. to secure the project and expand our business relationship going forward.”
Joseph L. Raucci - VP/General Manager, Southland Construction, Inc.
"I just wanted to take the time to thank you and your staff for the outstanding work performed to-date on our SR 200 Design-Build project...From our perspective; one of the toughest challenges on Design-Build projects is getting an Engineer that "speaks our language". Your understanding of our wants and needs has been refreshing....We look forward to the opportunity to again work together."
Keith A. Waugh - VP, Leware Construction Company
"We had learned of their [FINLEY] expertise through previous projects they had worked on in Israel and we met with them for several days of meeting prior to the launch of the project (Road 431). Their professionalism and hand-on approach to our needs were extremely gratifying and reassuring due to the fact we were implementing several new design and construction firsts here in Israel...We had a positive day-to-day working relationship that allowed us to complete the project on time and under budget. Their contribution, both in time and quality, in solving problems was outstanding. We are continuing to work with this firm on other bridge projects, as past success is a good basis for future achievements.”
Meir Gurfinkel - Factory Chief Engineer, Cebus Rimon
“…I would like to state how impressed I was with the professional conduct of the FINLEY staff and management and their timely delivery of an alternative steel erection plan during the bid phase for the Reconstruction of the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Milford, CT....FINLEY was able to provide us with an incremental launch construction method for a steel girder bridge as a safe and cost-effective alternative to utilizing large cranes adjacent to Metro North tracks and an overhead gantry for the third erection phase...This erection scheme would allow Middlesex to assemble the entire bridge on the roadway approaches, greatly improving safety conditions and the speed of construction...FINLEY's attention to detail in designing a safe, cost-effective and expedient method of construction to erecting the structural steel augmented our ability to be very competitive in the bid process."
William Keller - Chief Estimator-Northeast Region, Middlesex Corporation
"FINLEY's work on the project has been exceptional and their input invaluable to the inspection and engineering of the structure. The inspector provided by FINLEY was an energetic and intelligent young engineer who exhibited thorough understanding of the construction method and an enthusiasm for the project. His expertise was exceptional and greatly enhanced our inspection efforts. From a design standpoint, FINLEY's office engineers responded quickly and concisely when asked to review a submittal or shop drawing. FINLEY's office engineers provided outstanding support when issues arose in the field and the solutions they proposed for several significant issues onsite were effective and in some instances enabled the project to continue instead of being stopped due to site issues. All of the FINLEY personnel we interacted with were highly professional and experienced and they addressed our issues immediately and to great effect. We are glad to have had FINLEY on our team for this project and if the opportunity arises in the future, we will not hesitate to work with FINLEY again.”
John Hetrick, P.E.. - Project Manager, SAI Consulting Engineers
“Lane has a long working history with members of the staff at Finley Engineering Group. Their enthusiasm for bridge design is unparalleled. FINLEY consistently delivers exceptionally high-quality construction engineering for The Lane Construction Corporation projects. Their proactive approach in identifying the best engineering solution for a project is a refreshing change from other companies who "just do as the proposal outlines". Their value engineering allows Lane, as the Contractor, to work at our best under the safest conditions, economically and on scheduled."
Christopher E DuBois - Project Manager, The Lane Construction Corporation
"We find the services of Finley Engineering are exceeding our expectations on this project and providing a professional, hand-on approach with an engineering CADD staff that have given us everything we've asked for. We knew we could count on them to provide us with a quality product that saved Lee County about $1.85 million. We would not hesitate to use them again on any bridge construction project that called for complex design or construction engineering expertise.”
Jovan Zepcevski, P.E.. - President, Zep Construction, Inc.
“MCM Construction, Inc. has engaged Finley Engineering Group, Inc. to provide engineering services regarding work on a segmental cast-in-place prestress structures as part of our Contract with Caltrans at the Rouse 101 Realignment at Confusion Hill in Northern California."
Edmundo A. Puchi -Treasurer and General Counsel, MCM Construction, Inc.
"Flatiron Constructors Intermountain is very pleased with the quality of service which Finley Engineering Group is providing for a cast-in-place segmental bridge projects in Pueblo, Colorado. We sincerely appreciate the way FINLEY conducts business. Flatiron highly recommends FINLEY to others because of their timely and professional service. We look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”
Mike McNish - Project Manager, Flatiron Constructors Intermountain
“Your perspective on bridges and natural hazards was invaluable and enriched the discussion on Designing for Disasters.”
Chase W. Rynd - President and Executive Director, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C..
About FINLEY’s Receptionists -- ‘you were by far the most pleasant, efficient and helpful of anyone I’ve called in a long time.  It wasn't’t a onetime thing and is always the same – GREAT!’
Matt Boynton - Project Engineer, Skanska
“Tampa Steel would like to thank you and your team for your outstanding support during our last few projects – the Estero Drive Bridge, Louisville’s Pedestrian Ramp and Platform, and the field splice design for the New York City bridge -- all had unique and difficult issues – and your very professional assistance and support made all the difference.”
Jeff Ames - VP - Operations, Tampa Steel Erecting Company, Tampa FL
“Thinking back over all my past design build and other engineering experiences…Working with Robert, and his team, has exceeded my/our expectations, on both the engineering front as well as applying practical construction processes to the design. We continually believe we made a great decision in choosing Finley Engineering to be our Construction Engineer.”
Jay Simms - Sr. Project Manager, US-281 over the Colorado River, Marble Falls, Texas, Archer Western Contractors, Ltd.
“FINLEY was selected as a Peer Reviewer for the A. Max Brewer Bridge Replacement project primarily for their engineering expertise and reputation. Additional services provided on the project included design of the temporary works. FINLEY developed innovative solutions for a precast, pile supported seal slab and temporary support for main span unit girder erection. Both these designs were developed and collaborated with LANE Construction and exceeded their expectations with their functionality and ease of use.”
Simon Hagedoorn, P.E.. - Senior Project Manager, Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc.
“The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission selected Finley Engineering for their technical skills with segmental bridges and timely delivery of project objectives. As an Owner, we appreciated their approach to solving problems and working with the Contractor on this project.”
Bernard J. Zielinski, P.E.. - Senior Engineer, Project Manager, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
“FINLEY’s entire staff was professional and easy to work with during the project. FINLEY worked with Hubbard as a true partner. It is unique to find this type of working relationship in these difficult economic times. We look forward to work with FINLEY on many more projects.”
Antoine Gollé - Project Manager, Hubbard Construction Company
“Through a Value Engineering redesign, FINLEY was able reduce the costs relating to materials, fabrication, and construction by approximately $1 million. We appreciate the team effort by all those involved at FINLEY.”
Clinton Deckard - Project Manager, Construction Solutions, LLC
“FINLEY’s technical acumen took into account the contractor’s strengths; the best materials for the challenges of the project, design innovations, risk mitigation and a less intrusive construction process. As an Owner, we appreciated their approach to solving problems and helping get results that benefited us and the project.”
Randy Cerchie - Manager, Public Works Operations, Lee County, Florida
“FINLEY is an industry leader, particularly in segmental bridge construction and engineering. We chose FINLEY over several other firms we interviewed because they exhibited a hands-on, experienced approach and backed it up with an in-house engineering group that could perform the necessary calculations and modeling reviews necessary for a successful project. We are very pleased to have them on our team and hope to work with them again in the future.”
Larry Buchheit, P.E.. - Project Manager, Brayman Construction Corporation
“When we first contacted FINLEY two years ago, we were about to undertake our first segmental bridge projects. We have now completed eight bridges, with six precast segmental bridges (built in cantilever) under construction. In all cases, FINLEY exceeded our expectations, has been a valued partner to Danya Cebus and performed their services at the highest level. We highly recommend FINLEY.”
Meir Gurfinkel - Chief Engineer, Cebus-Rimon
“FINLEY worked proactively to provide an integrated construction engineering package to us for our review and evaluation. FINLEY worked openly with Caltrans to develop the required scope and project issues in a timely manner.”
Kevin Harper, P.E.. - Structure Project Engineer, Caltrans

 

 
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I-35 Brazos River Bridge. Waco, TX
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The Lane Construction Company
I-35H_GirderErection_Lane_TommyWalters_Reference_Feb2013.pdf
 
 
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Checkered House Bridge Widening Design-Build, Richmond, VT
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Vermont Agency of Transportation
CheckeredHouseBridge_VDOT_CarolynCarlson_Quote_July2012.pdf
 
 
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SR 200 Design-Build in Nassau & Duval Counties, FL
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Leware Construction Company
SR200_Leware_KeithWaugh_Reference_April2012.pdf
 
 
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US 281 Bridge over Colorado River, Marble Falls, TX
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Archer Western Contractors
US281MarbleFalls_ArcherWestern_JaySimms_Reference_Nov2010.pdf
 
 
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Mon/Fayette Expressway-Secttion 51H over Monongahela River Bridge, PA
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SAI Consulting Engineers
Mon-Fayette_SAI_JohnHetrick_Reference_June2012.pdf
 
 
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SR 87 at US 90 East of Milton, FL
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Metric Engineering
SR87PD&E_Metric Engineering_JohnFlora_Reference_May2011.pdf
 
 
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"Designing for Disaster"
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Industry Council for the Built Environment - National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
Designing for Disasters_National Building Museum.pdf
 
 
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Tampa International Airport - Taxiway B Project (TIA), FL
(138.2 KB PDF File)
 
Hubbard Construction Company
TIA-Taxiway B_Hubbard_AntoineGolle_Reference_Mar2010.pdf
 
 
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Mon-Fayette Expressway - Section 51H, PA
(141.5 KB PDF File)
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
MonFayette_PA Turnpike__Zielinski_Reference_Jan2010.pdf
 
 
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Estero Parkway Flyover, Value Engineering Redesign, FL
(124.6 KB PDF File)
 
Lee County, Florida
Lee County, Florida_Estero.pdf
 
 
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Kanawha River Bridge, Charleston, WV
(64.4 KB PDF File)
 
Brayman Construction Corporation
I-64Kanawha River_Brayman_LarryBuchheit_Reference_Sept2007.pdf
 
 
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Road 431, Israel
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Cebus Rimon
Road431_Cebus Rimon_MeirGurfinkel_FICE-Reference_Oct2008.pdf
 
 
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Cebus Rimon Industrialized Construction Ltd.
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danya_cebus.pdf
 
 
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Estero Parkway Flyover, FL
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'Saw Finley Engineering Group article in ASPIRE magazine - You guys are unbelievable. Didn't know how many great projects you've been involved with. I'm proud to have been involved with you.' - Jovan Zepcevski, President. ZEP Construction, Inc., July 27, 2010
ZEP Leter of Reference.pdf
 
 
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Louisville Waterfront Park Phase III, Big Four Pedestrian Bridge, KY
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Construction Solutions, LLC
LouisvillePedBridgeKY_Tampa Steel_JeffAmes_Reference_Sept2008.pdf
 
 
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4th Street Bridge (SH 96A) over the Arkansas River, CO
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Flatiron
4thSt-PuebloCO-Flatiron_MikeMcNish_Reference_Sept2008.pdf
 
 
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Confusion Hill, Mendocino County, CA
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California Department of Transportation
ConfusionHillCA_Caltrans_KevinHarper_Reference_Sept2007.pdf
 
 
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The Cliffs Communities Bridges, NC/SC
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Saddlebrook Construction, Inc.
TheCliffs_Saddlebrook_EvelynRobertson_Reference_Sept2007.pdf
 
 
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John Young Parkway, FL
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The Lane Construction Corporation
JohnYoungPkwy_Lane_ChristopherDuBois_Reference_June2011.pdf
 
 
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Moses Wheeler Bridge, Milford, CT
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Middlesex Corporation
MosesWheelerBid_MiddlesexCorp_WilliamKeller_Reference_July2011.pdf
 
 
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SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway) Multi-Use Trail Design-Build, FL
(363.5 KB PDF File)
 
Southland Construction, Inc.
SR60CourtneyCampbell_Southland_Joseph Raucci_Reference_Jan2012.pdf
 
 
 

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