Ben C. Gerwick, Inc. is an internationally known civil/structural consulting firm based in San Francisco specialized in the design and construction of major marine structures, first as a heavy construction company and as consulting engineers since 1971.

Our highly qualified staff of design professionals has worldwide experience with marine structures including wharves and piers, bridges, inland waterways, offshore terminals, offshore platforms, dry docks, harbor facilities, deep foundations and coastal engineering. A pioneer in the development and application of advanced construction technologies, Gerwick has received international recognition for its innovative solutions to foundations in soft soils, seismic effects, and other difficult problems encountered in harsh marine environments.

The company has stayed at the forefront of concrete construction technologies, allowing Gerwick to participate extensively in the development of concrete codes and practices.

Since 1988, Ben C. Gerwick, Inc. has been affiliated with COWI Consulting Engineers and Planners, of Copenhagen, Denmark. COWI has a permanent staff of about 4,800 employees worldwide, and is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in areas including: offshore platforms and facilities, marine works, bridges, buildings, airports, environmental engineering, and industry.

Flood Protection Barrier, New Orleans, LA

Design and construction of a 2-mile long flood wall and two flood gate structures to protect New Orleans against storm surge and flooding caused by hurricanes.

Services Performed:

• Detailed Design
• Construction Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering

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