Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Heavy Highway Construction Partner in Lawrenceville, GA
Founded in 1996 by professional civil engineers, our company began operations from a home office in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with founders serving as the sole employees. Over nearly three decades, we have evolved into a leading heavy highway contracting firm employing over 300 dedicated professionals and operating a fleet of 400+ heavy construction assets. Our corporate headquarters occupies a 67,000-square-foot facility housing critical operational departments including contracts, estimating, accounting, and fleet management. Recognized as one of Atlanta's Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors, we maintain annual revenues exceeding $100 million while holding key certifications from Metro-Atlanta entities including DOT, MBE, and EBO/ABE programs. Our leadership team combines decades of engineering expertise with hands-on project management experience, with founders remaining actively involved in daily operations.We deliver quality construction services through technology-driven methodologies while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary and scheduling commitments. Our commitment to excellence extends to client relationships, employee development, and continuous improvement through adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices. We maintain rigorous standards for subcontractors, suppliers, and partners to ensure uncompromising quality and integrity across all projects. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes treating client assets with the same care as our own while fostering a workplace culture of professional growth and innovation.
Services
Highway Construction
Project Management
Engineering Services
Underground Utilities
Asphalt Milling
Concrete Structures
Bridge Construction
Site Development
Cost Control
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined leadership experience in civil engineering
- Technology-driven construction methodologies for improved efficiency
- 300+ skilled professionals with specialized heavy construction expertise
- ISO-certified quality management systems implementation
- Proven track record with 200+ successfully completed projects
Associations and certifications
- DOT
- MBE
- EBO/ABE
Services
Highway Construction
Our highway construction services combine advanced engineering techniques with extensive field experience to deliver durable infrastructure solutions. We specialize in new roadways, widening projects, and roadway improvements using state-of-the-art equipment and materials. Our team ensures compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining strict budgetary and scheduling controls throughout the construction process.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management services covering coordination, scheduling, and budgetary control for complex construction initiatives. Our approach emphasizes proactive conflict resolution, delay analysis, and contract administration to ensure seamless project execution from planning through completion while maintaining cost efficiency.
Concrete Structures
Our concrete structure expertise includes bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls built to exacting engineering standards. We employ specialized crews and equipment to deliver structurally sound infrastructure with precise dimensional accuracy, ensuring long-term durability and safety compliance for critical transportation assets.
Underground Utilities
We handle complete underground utility systems including water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure. Our services integrate with larger construction projects to ensure proper site functionality while meeting environmental regulations and municipal code requirements through precision installation techniques.
Asphalt Milling
Our asphalt milling services utilize modern equipment for precise pavement removal and surface preparation. This process enables efficient road rehabilitation while minimizing material waste and environmental impact, creating optimal surfaces for new asphalt applications.
People
Ramesh Suhagia
Founder
With over 30 years of civil engineering experience, Mr. Suhagia oversees all operational aspects of CMES. He implements strategic direction and ensures project execution aligns with company standards through hands-on management and technical oversight.
Chatur B. Chhabhaya
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Mr. Chhabhaya drives organizational success through client relationship management and executive decision-making. He collaborates with leadership to maintain operational excellence while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and industry best practices.
Questions
What construction services does CMES specialize in?
We specialize in highway construction, bridge building, concrete structures, underground utilities, asphalt milling, and comprehensive project management services for heavy infrastructure projects.
Are CMES services limited to Georgia?
While headquartered in Georgia, our primary service area focuses on Metro-Atlanta where we maintain DOT certifications and established operational capabilities for regional infrastructure projects.
What equipment resources does CMES have available?
We operate a fleet of 400+ heavy construction assets including 150+ trucks and specialized equipment for earthwork, paving, and structural construction activities.
How does CMES ensure project quality?
We implement total quality management systems through certified personnel, advanced construction technologies, and rigorous adherence to engineering specifications and regulatory requirements.
What project management approach does CMES use?
Our approach combines technology-driven planning with experienced personnel to deliver projects on time and within budget through proactive scheduling, cost control, and conflict resolution strategies.
