About Us
Our History
In 1892, T.O. Williams set up a practice in Grand Rapids with emphasis on surveying railroad locations, conducting flow surveys for hydroelectric plants, land drainage design, roads, and property surveys. In 1924, the original Williams & Works was incorporated. Over the next 65 years, the firm grew and expanded into many service disciplines and areas. In the early 1990’s the company was purchased and the Williams & Works name was set aside.
In October 1995, five former Williams & Works employees plus two others started a new company with the old name of Williams & Works with the goal of carrying on the firm's tradition of service.
Our Company Today
Our goal was to build a consulting organization that continues the tradition of providing the highest level of service to our clients. With now over 20 years of service to Grand Rapids and the surrounding midwest area, we are proud to say we are doing just that.
At Williams & Works, we build relationships with our clients. We work with you, not for you. Being an employee-owned company means that our attention to detail and costs is extremely important. We bring a team approach to our assignments and constantly strive to be more efficient and economical in our business practices. We frequently collaborate to develop multi-disciplinary and creative solutions to complex planning, engineering, and surveying tasks.
Here, you get
THE FULL SERVICE
Our professional engineers work with public and private sector clients to design and assist with the construction of infrastructure projects. Whether working with private developers, the Michigan Department of Transportation, or other entities, our commitment to quality service remains the same. Our state-of-the-art designs always respond to current conditions and are consistent with current regulations and standards. Williams & Works has long been known in the industry as leaders in infrastructure design (we designed Detroit’s first wastewater system), and our sustainable approach to design allows us to develop systems that efficiently meet clients' needs while providing flexibility for future growth.
- Site Plan Development
- Construction Documents
- Permitting
- Bidding
- Construction Administration
- Residential and Commercial Subdivisions
- Site Condominiums
- Landscape Design
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
- Constructability Reviews
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Administration
- Storm Water Management
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
- Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Expansion and Contraction of Systems
- Water Supply & Treatment
- Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment
- Storm Sewer Systems
- Roads
- Bridges
- Trails
- Capital Improvement Plans
- Asset Management Plans
- Grantsmanship
TRANSPORTATION
- Road Design
- Highway Design
- Traffic Engineering
- Road Inspection Services
- Hydraulic & Scour Analysis
- Design-Build Services
- Structural Design & Analysis
- Bridge Design
- Bridge Load Rating
- Erection Design
- Bridge Inspection Services
- Prestressed Concrete Design, Analysis & Drafting Services
- Design-Build Services
- Rehabilitation Design
- Research & Specification Development
- Peer Review
WATER SUPPLY/TREATMENT
- Groundwater Source Development
- Design of Potable Water Systems
Williams & Works' survey group is comprised of Professional Surveyors. Our support staff of Surveyors in Training and Certified Survey Technicians is able to mobilize on short notice and is experienced in a variety of field data collection methods and drafting software, allowing us to provide deliverable products based on our clients’ needs. In keeping with our tradition of service, Williams & Works is committed to understanding our clients’ needs and providing quality service to meet those needs in a timely manner.
- Certified surveys
- Parcel Divisions
- Subdivisions
- Condominiums
- Land & Easement descriptions
- ALTA Land title
- Right of Way Determination
- Remonumentation and State Plane Coordinate Determination
- Topographic Design Survey
- Topographic As-Built Survey
- Hydrographic Survey
- Geodetic Control
- Photogrammetric Control
- Bridge Survey
- Telecommunication Tower Survey
- Hydraulics Survey
- Environmental Engineering Survey
- Certified First Aid
- CPR Training
- Confined Space Training
- E Rail Safe Training
- CN Railroad Safety Training
- Hazwoper Training
- Certified Surveyor Technician Training
- Construction Staking
Professional Land Surveying services are currently offered in Michigan and Indiana.
Professional Land Surveying services are not currently offered in Illinois.
Our planners strive to create inviting, sustainable communities. We understand that each community is unique and requires its own tailored approach to planning services. Williams & Works assists municipalities, non-profit organizations, and developers with land use projects and provides the tools needed to accomplish their goals. Our planners are also experienced in the day-to-day application of zoning administration and land use regulations, often realizing the ramifications of key policy decisions before they are enacted. With a thorough understanding of public and private sector economic development goals, we also work with communities to attract new industries, re-develop traditional downtowns, and obtain funding to support job growth.
- Tax Increment Financing
- Public and Private Partnerships
- Grant Writing, Management, and Financial Packaging
- Downtown Streetscape Design
- Capital Improvement Plans
- Market Studies
- Proforma Analysis
- Historic Preservation
- Master Plans
- Form-Based Codes
- GIS Mapping and Modeling
- Zoning Ordinances
- Transportation Planning
- Nonmotorized Planning
- Design Charrettes
- Informational Websites
- Community Surveys
- Pop-up Outreach
- Engagement Analysis and Reports
- Sustainable Planning and Zoning
- Park and Recreation Plans
- Urban and Environmental Design
- Staffing Planning Departments
- Site Plan Review
- Zoning Administration
- Commission and Board Meeting Facilitation and Training
- Wellhead Protection Program Implementation
- Expert Witness Services
- Project Branding
Introducing
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Williams & Works uses Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) to capture high-resolution photos to create orthorectified images, 3D point cloud data, 3D models, and digital elevation models. We are also using this technology for inspection purposes capturing video, and photos of construction progress.
This data can be quickly acquired using UAV’s (drones) at a minimal cost compared to traditional methods. Pictures can be acquired on site, processed, and then reviewed on a web browser, or output files used in programs such as Civil 3D or Revit.
This technology provides a quick and cost-effective way to get an elevated look, accurate model and 3D point cloud data. This data can then be used for:
- Volumetric surveys of gravel pits, landfills, or stock piles.
- 3D mesh models of a project area to assist in planning or design.
- 3D point could data for engineering purposes.
- Inspection or construction progress monitoring.
Bids
Current Projects
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Lincoln Charter Township is soliciting sealed proposals for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Items of work include placing a cured-in-place liner in various pipes in the village. There are six 8-inch diameter pipes and one 18-inch diameter pipe to be lined totaling 2,684 feet in length.
Sealed proposals will be received by Lincoln Charter Township offices; located at 2055 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville MI 49127 until 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents may be obtained below, at our offices, and are also available at www.mitn.info.
Planholder Registration (Specs available upon completion)
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Lincoln Charter Township desires to construct a sanitary sewer extension on W. Glenlord Rd. from Lincoln Ave. to approximately 1,855 feet east, and a new forcemain from the Green Acres Lift Sation to the end of this extension. Work includes traffic control, SESC measures, dewatering, sawcutting, pavement removal, utility pole stabilization, excavation, sanitary sewer pipe, laterals, forcemain and manholes, fill, sand subbase, aggregate base, HMA paving, and ditch re-establishment and surface restoration.
Sealed proposals will be received by Lincoln Charter Township offices; located at 2055 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville MI 49127 until 2:15 p.m. local time, Thursday, August 8, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Planholder Registration (Specs available upon completion)
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The City of Leslie is soliciting sealed proposals for the West Race Street Reconstruction Project. The work includes the reconstruction of West Race Street with utility replacement including storm improvements, sanitary sewer improvements, and restoration of all disturbed areas.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Leslie at the City Hall; located 602 W Bellevue St, Leslie, Michigan 49251 until 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
In order for your bid to be recognized and opened, your company must be registered as a Planholder of Record for this project by completing the registration form. The registration form and Contract Documents may below or at our office: 549 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 224-1500. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price.
After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of Sixty (60) days. The City of Leslie reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City of Leslie.
Planholder of Record Registration Form (Bidders must complete this form)
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The City of Lowell is soliciting sealed proposals for the Monroe Street Traffic Control Project. Work items include the removal of existing HMA pavement, repair of the existing sanitary sewer, placement and grading of a new aggregate base, placement of new HMA, construction of a concrete island with landscaping, pavement marking, and related work.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Lowell at the City Hall; located 301 E Main Street, Lowell, Michigan 49331 until 10:00 a.m. local time, Monday, March 17, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
In order for your bid to be recognized and opened, your company must be registered as a Planholder of Record for this project by completing the registration form. The registration form and Contract Documents may below or at our office: 549 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 224-1500. Contract Documents are also available at www.mitn.info. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price.
The City of Lowell reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City of Lowell.
Planholder of Record Registration Form (specs available upon completion)
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The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for the Irving Road Reconstruction – Phase I. Work items include water main, water services and lead/galvanized water service replacement to the house water meter, hydrants, sanitary lining, storm sewer, sand subbase, aggregate base, HMA pavement, concrete curb & gutter, concrete sidewalk, and reconstruction of drives to match the road cross-section. The work includes the restoration of all disturbed areas, all necessary traffic control and all related work.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Middleville at the Village Hall; located at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333 until 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Your company should be registered as a Plan Holder of Record for this project by completing the registration form. The registration form and Contract Documents may below or at our office: 549 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 224-1500. Contract Documents are also available at www.mitn.info. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of Sixty (60) days.
The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Village.
Planholder of Record Registration Form (Bidders must complete this form to view plans and specifications)
Let's work together
CONTACT US
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549 Ottawa Ave NW
Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
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(616) 224 - 1500
(800) 224 - 1590 toll free |
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