Carlson Software Forms Civil Engineering Division

Carlson Software (KY, USA) has formally formed a Civil Engineering Division incorporating its civil software development team and a specialised sales force headquartered in strategic locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Carlson civil software solutions include Carlson Civil, Carlson Hydrology, Carlson Roads and the Carlson Civil Suite, which is made up of the modules, Civil, Survey, Hydrology and GIS.

"Over 10% of all Carlson employees are licensed civil engineers, and we have linked this expertise with our elite programming staff and formed this division based on the demands of the marketplace for better civil engineering software," says Bruce Carlson, PE, PLS, founder and president of Carlson Software.

Harry O. Ward has been named to head the division. Ward, who is a member of the Engineering Faculty at George Mason University, brings more than 20 years of experience in applying CADD within the Civil Engineering and Surveying industry.

Joining Ward on the team is Scott Griffin of Jacksonville, Fla., who will direct Carlson's National Civil Sales Team. Griffin brings more than 15 years of civil design and sales experience to the position.