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The AWA Way: Integrated Project Planning, Approvals, Design, and Delivery.
Dan, Chief Designer — "AWA is more than a land development firm—they’re true partners. Their expertise, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex approvals made our project seamless. We trust them to maximize value at every step."
Dan, Chief Designer — "Working with AWA was a game-changer. Their ability to think like developers while handling the intricacies of engineering and entitlements saved us time, money, and countless headaches. They don’t just deliver plans—they deliver results."
Dan, Chief Designer — "The AWA team brings an unmatched level of professionalism and expertise. Their holistic approach ensured that every aspect of our project was executed flawlessly, from planning to approvals. Their work is the gold standard in land development."
The AWA Way



The Power of the AWA Way.
The AWA Way is our integrated approach to land development consulting. By bringing Planning, Approvals, Design, and Delivery together, we streamline complex projects and keep the focus on what matters most: your project. Explore how our model reduces friction, strengthens coordination, and helps transform land into lasting legacies.
Land development is complex—and splitting services across multiple firms often leads to extra meetings, miscommunication, and delays. AWA’s integrated service model brings Planning, Approvals, Design, and Delivery together under one roof, giving you a single point of contact and a seamless path forward.
As land development consultants, we look beyond individual tasks to guide the entire process with a developer-first perspective. Our role is to connect the details—surveys, entitlements, engineering, construction oversight—into a coordinated strategy that supports approvals, cost-conscious design, and efficient delivery.
With an integrated team, information flows faster, decisions are made with full context, and projects move with greater efficiency. Whether you need comprehensive support or targeted expertise, our model reduces friction and keeps your vision at the center from start to finish. It’s how we help our clients turn land into legacy.
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- Distribution / Warehouse / Datacenters
- Healthcare / Educational / Government
- Hospitality / Resort
- Mixed-Use Development
- Office / Corporate
- Residential (multi & single)
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About us
Where Land Meets Legacy
Founded by Jay Anderson in 1958, AWA has spent 65+ years shaping communities and creating lasting value. What began as a commitment to precision and service in civil engineering is now a legacy of excellence in land development.
Based in Salt Lake City and licensed across the Western U.S., we provide turnkey land development solutions that maximize returns, uphold the highest standards of quality, and ensure long-term project success.
Our Integrated model-combining land development consulting, management, and services-streamlines every phase of a project. From entitlements to civil engineering to construction oversight, we handle it all.



1958: Company Founding
Jay Anderson founded Great Basin Engineering in Ogden, Utah, providing civil engineering and land surveying services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
1994: Bret Wahlen joins Great Basin Engineering
Bringing civil engineering and city coordination expertise that strengthens client relationships and supports the firm’s growth.
2025:
AWA Continues to Grow
AWA continues to grow its services and innovate, transforming land into lasting community legacies across the Western United States.
AWA serves clients throughout the Intermountain West region.
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Meet AWA
The Team
That Delivers
That Delivers
At AWA, we understand that every project is more than land-it's future home, a thriving business, or vital infrastructure that will serve generations. It's a legacy we build together-with the expertise, dedication, and passion of our team.
Our Culture
At AWA, we work hard, support each other, and take pride in what we build. With a small firm spirit and people-driven results, we foster trust, shared accountability, and high standards.
Our Legacy
Our success comes from dedicated professionals who bring ambition, expertise, and teamwork to every project. At AWA, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity, ensuring we always take pride in doing things the right way.
How We Work
Guided by our ADOPT values- Ambition, Dedication, Ownership, Professionalism, and Teamwork-we approach every challenge with focus and integrity. We set high standards, support each other, and take ownership of our work to create lasting impact.
We pursue bold goals with determination, passion, and teamwork, driving business and personal growth.
We deliver exceptional results by going the extra mile and tackling challenges with precision and focus.
We take full responsibility for outcomes, prioritizing the success of the business, clients, and team while taking pride in our work.
We maintain integrity, respect, and excellence in every interaction, reflecting AWA’s trusted reputation.
We collaborate openly and effectively with clients and colleagues to achieve shared success. We lean in to help before being asked.
Our
Thoughts

Shaun Young
PE, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Cheyenne Kennedy
Admin Team Member

Rick Magness
ENTITLEMENTS MANAGER
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Let's Develop Something Great Together
Salt Lake City Office
2010 N Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 521-8529
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At AWA, civil engineering is part of our integrated land development approach—combining services, consulting, and management to deliver buildable, lasting projects that bring client visions to life.