Civilitude

What Civilitude does

Civilitude Engineers & Planners is a privately held civil engineering and land development consulting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010 by Fayez Kazi. The firm provides a vertically integrated suite of services spanning site development planning, utility tap planning, permitting, subdivision, and entitlement services for residential, commercial, mixed-use, K-12, mobility, and affordable housing projects. Its core differentiator is deep specialization in Austin's land development code, including VMU/VMU2 zoning programs and Affordability Unlocked policies, which enables accelerated permit timelines (e.g., the Linder Elementary School site permit secured in 4.5 months). Civilitude generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, sourced via relationship-based enterprise field sales to public-sector clients such as Austin ISD and the City of Austin, and private developers including Google, Foundation Communities, Capital A Housing, and ICON Build. The firm operates as the engineering arm of the HEXAH Group of Companies, a diversified parent that also includes Constructinople (construction), Capital A Housing (affordable housing development), and Fabitat (property management), creating an integrated development services platform across the Austin market. The company employs approximately 20 full-time staff and has been recognized through the Austin Business Journal Fast 50 (2019), Austin Young Chamber FAVE Culture Award (2020), and City of Austin Prime Consultant of the Year (2025). Civilitude is led by Founder & CEO Fayez Kazi, President Nhat Ho, Executive Vice President Marci Hoxworth, and a senior team with embedded municipal relationships, including former Austin Planning Commission Chair Conor Kenny as Director of Public Affairs.

Name

Civilitude

Legal name

Civilitude LLC

Website

https://civilitude.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Civilitude Engineers & Planners is an Austin-based civil engineering and land development firm founded in 2010, providing site planning, permitting, subdivision, and infrastructure design services to public agencies and private developers across Central Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Land Subdivision (2372), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Land development planning
• Site development design
• Municipal infrastructure engineering
• Permitting and entitlements

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Civil Engineering: Project-based professional services for civil engineering design, site planning, permitting, and infrastructure design for land development projects. Revenue generated through consulting fees on individual projects.
2. K-12 School Modernization Projects: Engineering and design services for Austin ISD bond modernization projects, including 26 projects across elementary schools, high schools, stadiums, and athletic facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Civilitude is a civil engineering and land development consulting firm that delivers site development planning, tap plan coordination, permitting, subdivision, and infrastructure design services for public and private clients in the Austin, Texas area. The firm pairs technical engineering with deep local regulatory expertise to navigate entitlements, permitting, and approvals for residential, commercial, mixed-use, K-12, mobility, and affordable housing projects.

Product overview

Civilitude Engineers & Planners is a full-service civil engineering and land development firm offering a comprehensive suite of planning and engineering services. The company operates as a single integrated service offering centered around civil engineering, land development, and permitting services, which include Site Development Planning, Tap Plan Services, Permitting, and Subdivision Services as core offerings. Specialized services span K-12 School Modernization (managing 26 bond projects for Austin ISD including schools and athletic facilities), Mobility Infrastructure (pedestrian/bicycle/trail systems with ADA compliance focus), Affordable Housing Development Support (leveraging VMU2 zoning and Affordability Unlocked policies), and Commercial Site Development. The firm partners with public and private clients across the Austin metropolitan area, serving both municipal/government sectors and private developers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Development Planning Comprehensive site development planning including feasibility studies, site analysis, and development design for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in the Austin area; for private developers, builders, and public clients undertaking land development.
• Tap Plan Services Utility tap planning services coordinating water, wastewater, and other utility connections for development projects; for private developers and public clients in Austin.
• Permitting Services Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to secure necessary permits from city and county authorities for development projects; for private developers, builders, and public clients undertaking land development in Austin.
• Subdivision Services Land subdivision planning and entitlements for residential and commercial developments; for private developers, builders, and property owners in Austin.
• K-12 School Modernization Full modernization of school campuses including design engineering, permitting, and construction support for Austin ISD and other school districts; includes 26 bond modernization projects across elementary schools, high schools, stadiums, and athletic facilities.
• Mobility Infrastructure Pedestrian, bicycle, and trail infrastructure design with focus on ADA compliance, sidewalk and curb ramp construction, and City of Austin Local Mobility Field Engineering services; for municipal clients and the City of Austin.
• Affordable Housing Development Support Expertise in VMU/VMU2 zoning programs, Affordability Unlocked policies, and affordable housing entitlement and permitting services for income-restricted developments; for non-profit and private affordable housing developers.
• Commercial Site Development Site development for commercial projects including office buildings, mixed-use developments, and retail centers with full civil engineering support; for commercial developers and enterprise tenants such as Google.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linder Elementary School site permit secured in 4.5 months from submittal vs typical longer timelines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and notable.

• City of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2025Civilitude was selected for City of Austin Local Mobility Field Engineering and Austin Transportation Department Field Engineering Rotation Lists, focusing on pedestrian, bicycle, and trail infrastructure with emphasis on ADA compliance. Daily collaboration with construction teams and city departments for seamless project execution.
• Capital A HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2023Partnership with Capital A Housing on 100% affordable Seabrook Square development in partnership with National Housing Partnership Foundation with permanent supportive housing component through Integral Care.
• National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHFP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2023Partnership on Seabrook Square 100% affordable housing development with permanent supportive housing component.
• Integral CaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2023Partner for Seabrook Square project providing permanent supportive housing component.
• Foundation CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2020Partnership on Zilker Studios affordable housing project - 110-unit, 7-story building for low-income and homeless individuals. Civilitude provides civil engineering and site development services.
• Forge Craft ArchitecturesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2020Design collaboration on Zilker Studios affordable housing project with Forge Craft Architecture.
• Asakura RobinsonsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2020Design collaboration on Zilker Studios affordable housing project with Asakura Robinson.
• Project TransitionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSite plan permitting and zoning applications for Roosevelt Gardens housing development serving individuals with serious mental illness and dual diagnosis substance use disorder.
• ConstructinoplecoreOthersSister company under HEXAH Group - construction firm that Civilitude works with on vertically integrated development projects.
• Capital A HousingcoreOthersSister company under HEXAH Group - affordable housing development firm specializing in Affordability Unlocked and public funding for income-restricted housing.
• FabitatsecondaryOthersSister company under HEXAH Group - property management company.
• HEXAH Group of CompaniescoreOthersParent company encompassing Civilitude and sister companies including Constructinople, Capital A Housing, and Fabitat, organized to vertically integrate all services in the development cycle.
• ICON BuildnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivilitude worked on the 3D Printed Amphitheater at The Long Center for Performing Arts, demonstrating expertise in navigating complex land development regulations and innovative construction methods.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halff Associates: Texas-headquartered engineering and planning firm with deep Austin presence providing civil engineering, land development, and transportation services. Most directly comparable competitor given overlapping service mix and regional focus.
• LJA Engineering: Texas-focused engineering firm offering civil, structural, and land development services with an Austin office. Comparable in service breadth and target clients, though larger in scale.
• Cobb, Fendley & Associates: Texas-based civil engineering firm specializing in land development, municipal, and transportation infrastructure. Comparable service mix and competes for similar Austin-area municipal and private developer contracts.
• Pape-Dawson Engineers: Large Texas-based civil engineering firm with strong Austin operations serving public and private clients on site development, transportation, and land development projects. Directly competes on Austin municipal and private developer work.
• WGI (formerly Big Red Dog): Engineering and consulting firm with strong Austin presence offering civil engineering, land development, and planning services. Directly comparable as a competing mid-size civil engineering consultant in the Austin market.

Broad incumbents

• Kimley-Horn: One of the largest U.S. engineering consulting firms with a strong Austin/Texas presence, offering site civil, transportation, and land development services that directly overlap with Civilitude's core offerings. Competes for the same municipal and private developer contracts at greater scale.
• McKim & Creed: National engineering firm with Texas presence providing civil engineering and land development consulting for public and private clients. Comparable at the engineering services layer though broader geographic and service footprint.

Others

• City of Austin Planning Department: Government entity that administers zoning and entitlement processes Civilitude navigates. Relationship is customer/regulator-adjacent rather than competitive but materially shapes the firm's market.
• Capital A Housing: Sister company under HEXAH Group focused on affordable housing development using Affordability Unlocked and similar programs. Closely related operationally and represents both partnership and vertical integration value, not a competitor.

Regional players

• Bury+Partners (now part of KCI): Texas-based civil engineering firm with significant Austin operations, providing site development, surveying, and transportation services. Comparable in regional scale and client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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