Helping communities grow and thrive

At RETTEW, we like to consider ourselves road warriors – in every sense of the word. For more than 30 years, we’ve been working alongside our clients to create faster, more efficient, and safer highways and roadways.

Mt Harmon Road Upgrade

Each project has its unique factors and considerations. Because RETTEW’s breadth of expertise is so large and varied, we provide in-depth knowledge at each step in the process. Traffic? No problem. Environmental concerns? We handle those too. Our internal team is well-versed on processes and procedures, allowing us to help our clients work efficiently and within budget.

Looking ahead

We know it’s not enough to plan for today. When we design a project, we are considering future growth and development too. After all, what good is a road now if it needs to be rebuilt in 20 years? As we study the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions, we also keep our finger on the pulse of technology and planning.

We are beyond engineers. We provide creative, unconventional methods to meet modern roadway challenges – including 3-D, AI-assisted modeling. The future of design and engineering provides deeper insight into each project, further allowing for better planning and budgeting. We are continually seeking to bring our best to the table.

 Highways and roadways in practice

Drive time is a major expense for any company that makes deliveries. A renewable natural gas client was looking to improve several aspects of their process: find the most efficient routes, reduce traffic time, and reduce road wear in the community. By using GIS tools to review private and public routes; interviewing different trucking companies; and reviewing holidays, school schedules, and weather conditions, the experts at RETTEW created a new routing map. This not only saved time and resources for the company, but it also saved the local community roadway wear and tear.

When a Department of Transportation needed to repair a section of roadway quickly, they didn’t want to impact traffic and thought their only option was to create a temporary roadway. That approach would have taken months and millions of dollars. RETTEW’s team of highway engineers and construction experts helped the client rethink the project and created a plan to complete the repairs in only three weeks, doing it right the first time and saving taxpayers millions.

Having an alternate route that runs parallel to an interstate when there’s a traffic crash is critical. However, it gets complicated when a culvert needs to be replaced. To replace it would take 6-8 months of construction time – which meant 6-8 months with no alternative routes during crashes. RETTEW’s field studies showed the culvert was no longer being used. So instead, after careful study and research, RETTEW helped the DOT fill in the culvert instead of replacing it – in only one weekend. This saved time and money for the DOT and the taxpayers.

As the result of a DOT safety audit, about 4 miles of roadway needed various improvements – from new signage and marking to complete mitigation. The team at RETTEW was undaunted. With proper planning, we helped the municipality afford all of the necessary upgrades, including a roundabout and an entire corridor upgrade, rather than piecemealing the improvements. This increased resident satisfaction and helped the municipality create sustainable change.

Partnering for a better vision

When RETTEW takes on a project, we view it as a partnership. We are invested in your success. After all, this is our community, too – so your success now and in the future is a job well done. We take on the perspective of an owner and community member. It’s personal for us.

We pride ourselves on being more than just a standard service provider. Our approach is rooted in efficiency, budget-consciousness, and cost minimization. Leveraging our diverse in-house expertise, we collaborate seamlessly across departments to serve as your trusted guides throughout every aspect of your project. We excel at listening and creative problem-solving, working closely with you to develop solutions that align with your goals. Our commitment to safety, quality, and responsible financial stewardship helps us not only meet but exceed your expectations.

No surprises

Our goal is to deliver projects without surprises. We take a different approach to project bidding and tell you what we think you need to accomplish the project – on time and on budget. No worrying about constant change orders. We identify the pitfalls, and when we recommend a service, we do it with the best intentions.

It’s for that reason that we’ve earned the trust and repeat business of our clients. At RETTEW, we are invested in the success of your project, and you can count on us.

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