Business Details
10 Years
experience
Civil Engineering Services in Las Vegas by ACTUS
Founded in 2016, ACTUS Engineering Consultants is a multidisciplinary firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, and water resources management. Our team of over 40 professionals, led by industry veterans with 25-35+ years of experience, delivers cost-effective, innovative solutions for public and private clients across Clark County and Nevada. We prioritize early-phase client collaboration to minimize change orders, maintain budgets, and adhere to project timelines.Our expertise spans federal and hydrology design projects, stormwater management, and construction administration, supported by a commitment to technical precision and client-centric service. With a focus on rapid mobilization and comprehensive project management, ACTUS ensures compliance with jurisdictional requirements while leveraging decades of collective experience in land development, entitlements, and environmental permitting.
Services
Land Planning
Water Resources Consulting
Civil Engineering
Land Survey
Construction Administration
Project Management
Hydrologic Analysis
Stormwater Design
Site Grading
Permit Expediting
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 25-35+ years of combined experience in Las Vegas land development and civil engineering.
- Our in-house multidisciplinary team handles projects from feasibility studies to construction administration.
- We reduce change orders through early-phase client collaboration and detailed planning.
- Our cost-effective designs prioritize compliance with environmental and jurisdictional requirements.
- We guarantee rapid mobilization and dedicated project execution by identified team members.
Associations and certifications
- Nevada Unified Certification Program (DBE)
- Nevada Unified Certification Program (SBE)
Services
Land Planning
ACTUS provides comprehensive land planning services, including feasibility studies, entitlements, and community engagement. Our team specializes in land use reports, zoning compliance, and expert witness consulting for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. With decades of experience in Clark County, we deliver strategic solutions that balance client goals with regulatory requirements.
Water Resources Consulting
Our water resources services include hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, stormwater design, and federal permitting. ACTUS engineers design drainage systems, erosion control measures, and floodplain management solutions. We specialize in FEMA compliance, wetland fill permits, and low-impact BMPs to meet environmental regulations while optimizing project budgets.
Civil Engineering
ACTUS offers full-cycle civil engineering for infrastructure projects, including site grading, utility coordination, and roadway design. Our team manages municipal permitting, value engineering, and construction administration. With expertise in both public and private sector projects, we ensure technical precision from concept to completion.
Land Survey
We provide ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, boundary delineation, and topographic mapping using GPS and photogrammetric technologies. ACTUS delivers construction staking, as-built documentation, and legal descriptions for land subdivisions. Our surveyors support accurate project design and regulatory compliance across Nevada.
Construction Administration
ACTUS coordinates construction administration services, including permit expediting, quality control, and contractor coordination. Our team conducts site inspections, RFIs management, and erosion control monitoring. We ensure adherence to design specifications while maintaining budget and schedule efficiency for complex developments.
People
Darryl C. Latimore
President
President of ACTUS with 25+ years of Las Vegas engineering experience. Former Engineering Director for residential developers, overseeing project entitlements, design decisions, and firm growth strategies.
David Logsdon II
Principal
Principal with 38 years of consulting engineering experience. Specializes in commercial/industrial land development, entitlements, and federal project management across the U.S. and Europe.
Rusty Schaeffer
Principal
Principal residential expert with 25+ years in land entitlements and project management. Former Land Development Manager at D.R. Horton Homes, delivering large-scale subdivisions and community infrastructure.
Questions
What services does ACTUS Engineering Consultants offer?
ACTUS provides civil engineering, land surveying, water resources management, land planning, and construction administration services for residential, commercial, and public sector projects in Nevada.
How does ACTUS ensure projects stay on budget?
By prioritizing early-phase communication and detailed planning, ACTUS minimizes change orders through precise design documentation and proactive coordination with contractors and jurisdictions.
What areas does ACTUS serve?
ACTUS primarily serves Clark County and Nevada, with project experience across the western United States, including federal facilities in Europe and North America.
What certifications does ACTUS hold?
ACTUS is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under Nevada's Unified Certification Program.
How experienced is ACTUS' team?
Our leadership team has 25-38 years of local and national engineering experience, with specialized expertise in land development, federal projects, and municipal infrastructure.
