Basic Engineering

What Basic Engineering does

Basic Engineering, Inc., also operating as B.A.S.I.C. Engineering, is a privately held Florida-incorporated professional services firm founded in 2004 and headquartered at 2601 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida. The company delivers civil engineering, geotechnical, construction engineering inspection, construction monitoring, land surveying, and a broad portfolio of specialized services (drainage, pavement, stormwater, wastewater, waterfront/marine, storage-tank, landscape architecture, HUD inspections, expert witness, moisture intrusion investigations, industrial structure design) to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients, with government — particularly FDOT, Florida municipalities, and federal agencies — identified as the primary segment.

The firm's service delivery is supported by UAV/drone-based surveying and inspection technology, mobile tracking systems for on-site project management and client reporting, and conventional field geotechnical equipment including Standard Penetration Test, Cone Penetration Test, Dynamic Cone Penetration, Ground Penetrating Radar, and material/compressive strength testing. The technology stack is treated as an operational enabler rather than a platform product; services are delivered as discrete project engagements by in-house teams.

Basic Engineering generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven professional services contracts awarded by Florida government agencies (FDOT, city and county governments, federal projects), commercial enterprises (restaurants, automotive, real estate developers, distributors), and residential customers (homeowners, HUD-related inspections, foundation remediation). Distribution is direct via enterprise field sales and relationship-based selling, with no third-party resellers or channels. No public pricing is disclosed; contracts are project-specific. The company markets primarily through its project portfolio, industry reputation, repeat-client referrals, and membership in professional associations. In 2018, Basic Engineering announced plans to expand internationally to Dubai as its first non-U.S. market.

Name

Basic Engineering

Legal name

Basic Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://basic-engineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Basic Engineering, Inc. is a Tampa, Florida-based civil and geotechnical engineering firm founded in 2004 that delivers surveying, construction inspection, drainage, pavement, marine, and HUD inspection services to Florida government agencies, commercial clients, and residential customers via project-based contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Geotechnical engineering
• Construction engineering inspections
• Land surveying services
• Infrastructure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services for civil engineering, geotechnical services, construction engineering inspections, and construction monitoring. Revenue generated through project contracts with government agencies and commercial clients.
2. HUD Inspection Services: Home inspection services based on HUD standards including FHA compliance reports, radon testing, mold testing, and seller consulting for residential properties.
3. Land Surveying Services: Land survey services including construction layouts, topographic surveys, boundaries, subdivision design, and wetlands delineation using drone technology.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Basic Engineering, Inc. delivers civil and construction engineering services across Florida, including civil engineering design, geotechnical consulting (field/soil/material testing), construction engineering inspections, real-time construction monitoring, land surveying, pavement engineering, drainage/stormwater design, wastewater system design, marine/waterfront development planning, underground/aboveground storage tank design, and HUD home inspections. The firm serves government agencies (DOT, FDOT, municipalities), commercial clients, and residential customers, enhanced by UAV/drone surveying and mobile tracking technology.

Product overview

Basic Engineering offers a comprehensive suite of civil and construction engineering services for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients. The company's core offerings include Geotechnical Services (field testing, soil testing, material testing and inspection), Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Inspections, Construction Monitoring, Land Survey Services, and specialized engineering disciplines including Drainage Design, Storm Water Design, Pavement Engineering, Wastewater System Design, Waterfront & Marine Development Planning, Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Design, Expert Witness Services, and HUD Inspections. The company also provides technology-enabled services using UAV/drones for construction monitoring, land surveys, high structure inspections, and marine surveying, as well as mobile tracking technology for on-site project management and client communications. The portfolio is delivered as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Services Provides civil engineering design and implementation for small and complex projects, including feasibility studies, construction plans, site design, permitting, stormwater design, utility design, and project oversight for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients.
• Geotechnical Services Geotechnical consulting including field testing (SPT, CPT, DCP), soil testing (grain size analysis, Proctor density tests, permeability tests), and material testing (concrete compressive strength, structural steel inspection) for residential, commercial, and government projects.
• Construction Engineering Inspections Regular inspection services to ensure construction projects progress as intended in terms of quality and compliance for government, commercial, and residential clients.
• Construction Monitoring Real-time monitoring systems and oversight of all aspects of construction projects with reports, updates, and advice for project control.
• Drainage Design Drainage engineering including pumping stations, drainage designs, flood risk assessments, system design, detention basin designs, and pump station analysis.
• Expert Witness Services Expert witness services for litigation involving failure in components, products, equipment or plant assets, including independent analysis, technical evidence reviews, and written/oral testimony.
• HUD Inspections Home inspections based on HUD standards including FHA, contractor letters, roof inspections, commercial inspections, FHA compliance reports, radon testing, mold testing, water testing, and seller consulting for residential properties.
• Land Survey Services Land surveying including construction layouts, topographical surveys, boundaries, subdivision design, title and boundary surveys, wetlands delineation, and drone-enabled mapping services.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture design and development of outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures with environmental, social-behavioral and aesthetic outcomes, integrating ecological sustainability.
• Pavement Engineering Pavement engineering services from subgrade to surface, including life cycle cost and risk analysis and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) pavement strategies.
• Storm Water Design & Engineering Stormwater system design for residential, commercial, industrial and governmental developments with system certification, final surveys, and stamped Work as Executed plans.
• Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Design Tank system design for upgrade, replacement or installation of aboveground storage tanks (AST) and underground storage tanks (UST) with pre-removal sampling and soil remediation.
• Waterfront & Marine Development Planning Marina and waterfront design services including hydrographic surveying, comprehensive designs balancing aesthetics and functionality, and integrated multi-use marina development planning.
• Wastewater System Design Planning, design, and construction assistance for potable water and wastewater systems for municipalities, county agencies, public utilities, and private clients.
• Drone-Based Monitoring Services UAV/drone-mounted camera inspection and monitoring services for construction sites, land surveys, high structure inspections, waterfront/marine construction, and site inspections providing real-time video and static images.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant cost, time and risk reductions for clients through integrated construction and engineering approach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with substantial Florida infrastructure and water resources practices. Comparable on civil, geotechnical oversight, water/wastewater, and transportation engineering.
• Kimley-Horn: Kimley-Horn is a top-tier national engineering consultancy with significant Florida practice covering transportation, land development, water, and environmental work. It competes with Basic Engineering on larger FDOT and municipal civil projects while offering broader multidisciplinary depth.
• WSP USA: WSP (including legacy Golder Associates) is a global engineering consultancy with deep geotechnical, transportation, and environment practices in Florida. It overlaps with Basic Engineering on DOT infrastructure, geotechnical, and waterfront engineering work.

Direct peers

• ECS Group of Companies: ECS is a national geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering firm with strong Southeast and Florida DOT coverage. Overlaps directly with Basic Engineering's SPT/CPT testing, construction monitoring, and CEI services.
• Ardurra Group: Ardurra is a Florida-rooted infrastructure and civil engineering consultancy providing water, transportation, and public works services to municipalities and FDOT — directly comparable to Basic Engineering's civil, drainage, and pavement engineering practice.
• Terracon Consultants: Terracon is a national employee-owned engineering firm offering geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and facilities services. It is a primary competitor for the same FDOT prequalification slots and commercial geotechnical work Basic Engineering targets.
• Universal Engineering Sciences: UES is a Florida-headquartered geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and inspection firm serving DOTs, municipalities, and private developers across the Southeast. Direct competitor to Basic Engineering's core geotechnical, construction inspection, and FDOT-qualified service lines.
• Professional Service Industries (PSI): PSI is an Intertek-owned construction materials testing, geotechnical, and environmental engineering firm competing for the same Florida DOT, municipal, and commercial geotechnical work Basic Engineering delivers.

Regional players

• DRMP: DRMP is a Florida-headquartered civil engineering, surveying, and planning firm with strong FDOT and municipal relationships across the Southeast. Comparable to Basic Engineering on transportation, drainage, and land development civil engineering.
• Halff Associates: Halff is a Texas/Southeast-based infrastructure consulting firm providing civil, transportation, water, and geotechnical engineering with growing Florida exposure. Comparable practice mix around FDOT-style transportation, drainage, and land development work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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