Tenacitude
Our team is innovative and tenacious, fiercely advocating for our clients even in the face of adversity. Austin is a notoriously difficult place to complete development jobs in, but our team has the knowledge and expertise to look at the bigger picture, contribute beyond rigid scopes of work, and ensure that the end product is of the highest quality.
Civilitude story
Civilitude was founded in 2010 when Fayez left a secure job out of a dissatisfaction with the way civil engineering was practiced in Austin. Nhat soon joined Fayez because they thought the human side of engineering was being neglected; that more personal and responsive customer service could be combined with creativity and tenacious advocacy to form true partnerships with clients where both parties were invested in the success of projects. The result has been sustained growth, a stellar track record, and a loyal customer base.
2020 is landmark year for Civilitude. It marks 10 years of being in business. 10 years of providing broader perspectives, fresh insights and forward thinking. 10 years of delivering landmark civil engineering projects. 10 years of shaping the city of Austin. And we look forward to the next 10.
The civilitude way
Our Genesis
Civilitude began with the core ability to deliver technical capabilities in a time-bound manner – probably the most critical element in land development projects. This desire shaped our early days and remains the north star of our business. Our pursuit of getting things done right, reason for tenacity and drive for sustainable growth has been relentless. We started off with K-12 schools and affordable housing projects – and now have a healthy mix of public and private businesses.
Our Focus
As Civilitude grows, we are Focused on expanding beyond just singular projects, services and individual team members to strategies, processes and holistic growth. We think, plan, strategize, execute, benchmark, improve and repeat. Pushing ourselves to perform better each time. Our intense focus on structured growth improves efficiency, enhances capabilities, brings forth market and positioning awareness, and builds the core of the brand.
Our Focus
Our Team
We believe the firm grows organically when the team adds value consistently. Which is why our team members constantly challenge themselves to raise the bar with each project. Our diverse and incredibly talented team aspires to defy the status quo, while maintaining the focus on technical know-how – to deliver exactly when our clients need us. Each of us assumes responsibility for our projects to succeed and lead with tenacity – something found in abundance at Civilitude.
Our Community
The Civilitude team members are deeply invested in the greater Austin community. Our company was born here, and is part of its fabric. Civilitude principals have served on numerous city commissions and non-profit boards, and volunteer and teach. As community members, we advocate for policies and programs that will ensure that Austin’s growth is sustainable and equitable. As frequent builders of affordable housing, we are mindful of those who have been left behind in Austin’s prosperity, and strive to build homes and places that will be assets to our community for decades to come. We are determined to do our part to leave Austin better than we found it.
Our Community
Clients & Partners
For over 10 years now, we have built formidable relationships with some of the best-known firms in Austin. A testimony to this is the fact that nearly 80% of our clients are repeat customers. Which means, once clients work with us, they love to keep coming back again!
“I’ve worked with Civilitude for years. They respond quickly, stay on top of every detail and always provide direct and honest feedback. Their extensive experience in Austin and knowledge of the city’s unique regulations have helped us identify and solve potential challenges. Their deep community involvement and strong network of local relationships has helped our company evaluate new opportunities and execute our projects. I’d recommend Civilitude to anyone.”
I am really grateful to Civilitude. They care about our mission to create affordable housing and it shows. They have the hands-on approach and talent to get our projects done on time and at a reasonable cost. They know how to navigate the municipal bureaucracy and keep a project moving.
Civilitude was a huge benefit to our project. We engaged a much more prominent firm and they were stuck in the mud and jeopardizing our ability to actually build our project. Civilitude came to the rescue and got us over the finish line. I’m indebted to them and want to use them on everything going forward.
We hired Civilitude for a complex school project and they have exceeded our high expectations in every way. They move quickly, communicate well, and care about the project’s success. We’re particularly impressed with their ability to work and coordinate with multiple private and government entities in a timely and professional manner.
“When we hire Civilitude we know that we are getting a high-quality firm that consistently delivers high-quality work and great customer service. Tenacious and creative problem solvers, they find elegant solutions to challenges that help keep our projects moving forward on schedule and within budget.”
“If there was ever a city where you really needed a strong civil engineer, that knows how the government works and the nuances of the issues, it would be Austin, Texas. Civilitude has to be the tip of the spear, making people aware of how everything works together. The harder the city approval process is, as is the case with Austin, the more a firm like Civilitude shines.”
