Chao & Associates

Chao & Associates is a leading boutique civil and structural engineering firm in Columbia, SC. The firm, founded in 1987, specializes in structural engineering, civil engineering and land surveying. We specialize in designing and executing infrastructure projects that transform communities and improve lives. We have been serving South Carolina and the southeast for 34 years. Chao & Associates is a certified MBE, DBE, and SBE firm. At Chao & Associates, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture where the focus is on delivering the best customer service every time. Our motto is “Delivering a quality job on time in a courteous manner.”