Founded in 2009, CSI provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering, drilling, testing, inspection, and environmental services. Recent notable projects include providing geotechnical engineering for the construction of LG&E and KU’s Cane Run Station, a 300,000-square-foot natural gas power plant, and quality testing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 19th Engineer Battalion’s Facility.
CSI joins the Midwest region of UES, led by Pat Donovan, PE. “With their addition, we’re thrilled to expand services in Kentucky and Ohio and the surrounding areas,” Donovan said. “CSI’s team of experts and suite of engineering and testing services complements our own, and together as Team UES, we will achieve our goal to be the premier engineering consultant in the nation.” CSI’s leadership team will continue to operate the day-to-day business.
“We are excited to join UES in their pursuit of growth in the Midwest," CSI co-founder and President Shayne Brashear said. "The ability to further our reach allows us to serve our clients at the highest level, while providing rewarding career opportunities for our people.”
With nearly 4,000 professionals across 90-plus branches, UES provides specialized engineering, environmental, materials testing, and inspection services to clients across the United States. Beginning in 2019, UES’ acquisitions have included engineering firms including: Universal Engineering Sciences, GFA International, Inc., NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, Contour Engineering, Wallace-Kuhl & Associates, Construction Testing & Engineering, SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, GEOServices, McGinley & Associates, Geotechnology, Alpha Testing, GSI Engineering, Speedie & Associates, Rock Engineering Testing & Laboratory, Dan Brown and Associates, Carmichael Engineering, Faulkner Engineering Services, Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt, Riner Engineering, GEO Solutions, Biome Consulting Group, InControl Technologies, and now CSI.