Business Details
37 Years
experience
Civil Engineering Excellence for Healthy Communities
Ward Edwards has been delivering civil engineering excellence since 1989, specializing in infrastructure solutions that build healthier, more resilient communities. Our team of licensed professionals combines senior-level expertise with production capacity to design transportation systems, water and sewer infrastructure, drainage solutions, and environmental protection systems that serve communities for generations. We prioritize client success through transparent communication, regular project status updates, and a commitment to exceeding industry performance metrics.Our engineers bring 156 years of combined professional experience to every project, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. We maintain active engagement in the communities where we work, fostering relationships that help client projects flourish. Our leadership team includes multiple licensed professional engineers with decades of experience in land development and civil infrastructure projects across the southeastern United States.
Services
Civil Engineering Design
Permitting Services
Construction Management
Land Planning
Surveying
Wetlands Consulting
Traffic Analysis
Project Management
Geotechnical Consulting
Landscape Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We bring senior engineering experience and production capacity to every project
- Our team exceeds key industry performance metrics for business excellence
- We maintain active community engagement in all our service areas
- Our 156+ combined years of professional engineering experience ensures expertise
- We guarantee transparent communication throughout project lifecycles
Services
Civil Engineering Design
Our civil engineering design team creates comprehensive infrastructure solutions for transportation systems, water and sewer networks, and drainage infrastructure. We develop site-specific designs that meet regulatory requirements while optimizing functionality and sustainability. Our engineers use advanced modeling software to create efficient systems that serve communities for generations.
Permitting Services
We navigate complex permitting requirements for land development projects through strategic agency coordination and technical documentation. Our team prepares comprehensive permit applications and environmental assessments while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We maintain established relationships with regulatory agencies to streamline the approval process for our clients.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget through rigorous quality control and progress monitoring. We provide field inspections, contractor coordination, and regular status reporting to maintain alignment with design specifications. Our engineers work onsite to resolve technical challenges and ensure construction meets approved plans.
Land Planning
We create strategic land use plans that balance development needs with environmental considerations. Our planners optimize site layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial developments while ensuring regulatory compliance. We integrate infrastructure requirements with natural features to create functional, sustainable developments that maximize land value.
Traffic Analysis
Our traffic engineers conduct comprehensive transportation studies to assess project impacts on existing road networks. We use traffic modeling software to predict volumes, analyze intersections, and develop mitigation strategies. Our analyses support permit applications and help create transportation solutions that accommodate growth while maintaining safety and efficiency.
People
Greg Baisch
President
As President of Ward Edwards, Greg Baisch leads strategic operations with over 30 years of civil engineering experience. He oversees project execution and client relationships while maintaining active involvement in complex infrastructure projects across the southeastern United States.
Allen Ward
Principal
Allen Ward, founding principal, brings decades of civil engineering expertise to client projects. He focuses on continuous improvement and strategic alignment, leveraging engineering knowledge to create successful outcomes for clients while maintaining faith-based business principles in all operations.
Heath Duncan
Project Manager
Heath Duncan serves as Project Manager and Vice President, overseeing project delivery and technical operations. With extensive experience in civil infrastructure projects, he ensures client satisfaction through effective communication, schedule management, and quality control of engineering deliverables.
Mark Grant
Construction Consultant
Mark Grant provides construction consulting services with specialized expertise in field implementation of civil engineering designs. He bridges design intent with construction realities, offering technical guidance during project execution to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Willy Powell
Project Engineer
Willy Powell serves as Project Engineer, applying technical expertise to infrastructure design and development projects. He works closely with clients to translate project requirements into engineering solutions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services including site design, permitting, construction management, land planning, surveying, wetlands consulting, traffic analysis, and geotechnical consulting.
Where do you operate?
While based in Bluffton, South Carolina, we serve clients throughout the southeastern United States including Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our quality assurance process includes senior engineer reviews, rigorous technical checks, and field inspections to ensure all deliverables meet our high standards and regulatory requirements.
What project types do you handle?
We work on residential developments, commercial sites, industrial parks, municipal infrastructure, and mixed-use projects of varying complexity across different market sectors.
How do you manage project timelines?
We implement detailed project schedules with defined milestones, regular progress tracking, and proactive issue resolution to maintain project timelines and budget parameters.
What makes your firm different?
Our commitment to community-focused engineering, combined with technical excellence and client-centered service, creates unique value for our clients and the communities we serve.
