“They’re creative, knowledgeable and competent”

Coastal Engineering Co. was key to the successful completion of a $25-million project to massively reorganize pathways and parking and add guest rooms, a wastewater treatment facility, a second pool and a children’s center, and also redo the resort’s waterfront landscaping and terracing. John and his team work as true partners of the resort. They’re creative, knowledgeable and competent. They’re also very good at guiding and preparing us about issues important to the community. They’re very mindful of our sense of place.

“All this work takes effort and details, and we have the right team.”

I am over the moon that we now have a combined project that provides ADA access to the Monument via the car spaces AND the Inclined Elevator (Bradford Access Project). This has taken yeoman's effort from our Professional Team (Coastal Engineering, Brown-Lundquist-Fenuccio-Raber, Hawk Design, and Lester Jay Murphy, Jr.) and it has been a journey. Big thank you's to each of them. All this work takes effort and details, and we have the right team. Many hurdles from the local Provincetown Disability Commission, the MA Architectural Access Board, and the MA Historical Commission have been cleared to get us to this evening.

“Our application was approved with praise”

Cole is the engineer I deal most with at Coastal but I have also worked with several others and all have been knowledgeable and reliable. In the permitting part of this construction there were details that we presented to the town and a presentation made by Jay Norton Coastal. At the meeting the town commented how professionally this was done and how rare it was that they see such quality and thorough work. Our application was approved with praise. Coastal also did the structural design and foundation of our house. This included designing a pile foundation in the flood zone as well as the support structure and building above. All I can say is that it is not under built and when the tsunami hits, the foundation will still be there as the only remaining landmark!! Again they have been open to exploring changes I asked for and have been easy to talk to on a wide range of unusual conditions that exist on our project.

“Every anchor bolt for the steel was dead nuts on the spot and the foundation placement went exceptionally smooth”

Thank you for your efforts on the CDS project in Bourne. Every anchor bolt for the steel was dead nuts on the spot and the foundation placement went exceptionally smooth (even my sub said it was one of the most productive and enjoyable projects he’s been on in a while which is refreshing to hear). You guys were the driving force behind those results. Thank you. I look forward to working with you all again.

“Coastal Engineering work was critical in helping us move forward with the Towns”

We all understand the issues Towns have around installing anything on Town property, and Hyannis was careful in their requirements. Coastal Engineering work was critical in helping us move forward with the Towns on the placement and curbing of the Whale structure, and making sure that the Tides installation would pass the Risk Management division requirements. Coastal was most generous in helping with the project, and we thank you for all your timely professional advice. We could not have done it without you, and certainly would not have come in within our grant award allocation. Should there be a hurricane, we’ll all be huddled behind this piece that can withstand 125 mile per hour wind.

“John’s attention to detail and broad based knowledge were assets in all of our dealings”

I have worked with John and his company for both civil and structural engineering in addition to several special volunteer projects. John’s attention to detail and broad based knowledge were assets in all of our dealings. We collaborated on a Cape wide Build Out Study for the HBRACC and also served together on the BBRS Task Force on Hurricane Resistant Construction.

“Infectious enthusiasm for their work and a depth of knowledge”

John and his staff at Coastal Engineering have an infectious enthusiasm for their work and a depth of knowledge that has been invaluable to our collaborative efforts at historic properties and sites. John is accessible and possesses a level of personal interest in his company projects that elevates the results of Coastal's work above the norm. He is always high on our list of consultants on projects in Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape and Islands.

“Your high level of technical competence and your consistent, caring dedication throughout our seawall project deserve the utmost praise and recognition”

On behalf of the Wellfleeter Condominium Association, we wish to express our appreciation to you for your efforts for us. Your high level of technical competence and your consistent, caring dedication throughout our seawall project deserve the utmost praise and recognition.

“You have been a tremendous support in our progress”

The Friends of the South Harwich Meetinghouse, Inc. would like to thank you for all your greatly appreciated time, guidance and expertise during our foundation project at the South Harwich Meetinghouse. You have been a tremendous support in our progress to restore this Meetinghouse to a condition worthy of its well-deserved recognition of the national Register of Historic Places.

“All work was accomplished on time and on budget; we would not hesitate to engage CEC again in the future”

John’s structural and historical expertise guided the restoration of the Pilgrim Monument in the direction of a state-of-the-art fiber technology that addressed corrosion-related repair and increased the Monument’s structural integrity. It proved to be a cost-effective application that produced a moisture-proof “exoskeleton system” to fortify the interior structure including ramps and stairs for the 252’ tall granite monument. The work also included upgrades to the observation platform and viewing stations. This unique project was undertaken during the off-season with serious deadlines to be met. All work was accomplished on time and on budget; we would not hesitate to engage CEC again in the future.

“John brings sensitivity and an appreciation of historic buildings and is responsive, helpful and approachable”

I sincerely recommend Coastal Engineering for any structural engineering project. As an engineer for the project since its inception, Mr. John Bologna has designed a complicated foundation support plan, conceived and executed a complex restructuring and rebuilding plan for six massive columns and bases, and proved his with his design to support our failing roof with affecting its historic elements. John brings sensitivity and an appreciation of historic buildings and is responsive, helpful and approachable. His professionalism and working style have impressed all of the members of the board of directors.

“Always well prepared, had great contingency plans and did their homework very thoroughly”

Coastal Engineering and their team of professionals are without question the best you can get from an engineering firm and trust me I have worked with a few. These guys know what they are doing. In 2008 we broke ground on our 45,000 waste water treatment plant along with a very complex and aggressive build out of our 27 acre parcel of land in a very tricky environmentally sensitive area. John and his team masterfully maneuvered through all the various boards and committees seamlessly and with great success. They were always well prepared, had great contingency plans and did their homework very thoroughly. On the execution and field work they were equally proficient and well organized and met timelines and budgets routinely.

“Recommend them to provide technically proficient and trustworthy services to any private or public clients”

The Town of Harwich Engineering Department has engaged Coastal Engineering for a large variety of engineering services over the past decade and would recommend them to provide technically proficient and trustworthy services to any private or public clients.

“Would give anyone you refer to us our highest recommendation”

I have appreciated all of the work we have done with you on Plymouth Center for Performing Arts and your organization and would give anyone you refer to us our highest recommendation. Thank you so much!

“I can't say enough positive things about the job you did effectively guiding us through the maze of Boards, hearings, and approvals”

I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for the work you have done with our project. I knew going in it was going to be complicated but had not realized just how challenging it all could be. Fortunately, with your help the process went much more smoothly than I could have ever expected. I can't say enough positive things about the job you did effectively guiding us through the maze of Boards, hearings, and approvals. Thank you for doing such a nice job.

“Coastal Engineering not only provides skilled employment and engineering services to the Cape and Islands, but it also practices “smart philanthropy” with a heart”

In addition to functioning as professional stewards of “smart and thoughtful” growth on many high-profile engineering projects, Coastal has also demonstrated a deep commitment to the not-for-profit community. I have had the pleasure of serving with three members of its staff on various boards. The company supports both volunteerism by its staff and measured philanthropic support of a variety of worthy causes across the Cape. As such, Coastal Engineering not only provides skilled employment and engineering services to the Cape and Islands, but it also practices “smart philanthropy” with a heart. For these reasons, we should congratulate them, and wish and hope for their continued success as a model Cape company.

Charlie Agro is an outstanding coastal engineer and a pleasure to work with. He thoroughly researched our project and saw it through to fruition with great dedication and knowledge. Charlie has excellent interpersonal skills. We highly recommend him to other potential clients.