The following article lists the top civil engineering marketing agencies of 2024. We created the following list from a total pool of ~50 marketing agencies, based on a proprietary algorithm developed by our research team, consisting of:
- Notable Clients (40%): A list of the top 3 civil engineering clients listed in the agency’s portfolio. In the event that a civil engineering client is not publicly disclosed, we included clients in closely related fields.
- Leadership Experience Score (30%): A 1.0-5.0 qualitative evaluation of the agency’s c-suite and upper management, based on prior experience in civil engineering and government positions.
- Average Reviews (20%): A 1.0-5.0 score based on the online reviews for the agency. In instances where multiple review scores could be found, they have been averaged here.
- Company Size/Year Founded (10%): A qualitative score given based on the relative size and tenure of the marketing agency, meant to connote a successful pattern of YoY growth in the agency’s history.
The table below presents the 8 top civil engineering marketing agencies in our team’s analysis. In addition to their scoring information, we have included information on their corporate headquarters, which can be useful for civil engineering firms seeking local marketing services, as well as their unique marketing specialty.
The Top Civil Engineering Marketing Agencies: 2024 Report
| Rank | Company | Notable Clients | Leadership Experience | Company Size | Year Founded | Headquarters | Average Reviews | Approach to Marketing |
| 1 | First Page Sage | Fehr Graham, H+M Industrial | 4.9 | 100-250 | 2009 | San Francisco, CA | 5.0 | Thought leadership and SEO strategy for organic civil engineering lead generation |
| 2 | C2 Strategic Communications | Sherman Minton Renewal, River Link, Ohio River Crossing | 4.7 | 11-50 | 2011 | Middletown, KY | 4.5 | Branding and PR marketing for civil engineers |
| 3 | TREW Marketing | Stelo, Infinitum, Genuen | 4.3 | 11-50 | 2008 | Austin, TX | 4.8 | Civil Engineering sales enablement and ABM marketing |
| 4 | Ingenuity Marketing | Ground Improvement Engineering, Obernel Engineering, JLG Architects | 4.0 | 2-10 | 1992 | St Paul, MN | 5.0 | Branding and PR marketing for civil engineering firms |
| 5 | New North | Hydrian, | 3.8 | 11-50 | 2008 | Frederick, MD | 4.6 | Paid media and video marketing services for civil engineering |
| 6 | Agency Partner Interactive | Warrior Logistics, BEU, SEA Limited | 3.5 | 51-200 | 2017 | Dallas, TX | 5.0 | Design services and webdev for civil engineering |
| 7 | Weidert Group | Miller, Amcore, GMI Solutions | 3.6 | 11-50 | 1980 | Appleton, WI | 4.8 | Webdev and video marketing for civil engineering firms |
| 8 | DDM Generation | Import Genius, Pebble | 3.7 | 2-10 | 2019 | New York, NY | 4.8 | Paid search marketing for engineering firms of all verticals |
The sections below detail each of the agency’s in the table above, providing additional information on their services offered as well as the type of client for which each agency would be the best fit.
First Page Sage
First Page Sage is the largest SEO agency in the United States, and specializes in creating high-level content that allows civil engineering clients to establish themselves as industry authorities. By gaining audience trust through this content, they are able to lead important discussions in their industry and organically generate leads. In addition, they provide strategic SEO plans that provide in-house marketing teams with all the information they need to manage their own campaign.
First Page Sage has worked with several civil engineering firms since its founding in 2009, and their C-suite consists of several notable names within the history of SEO marketing, making them one of the most reputable choices for firms considering that marketing channel.
- Notable Clients: Fehr Graham, H+M Industrial
- Leadership Experience: 4.9
- Company Size: 100-250
- Year Founded: 2009
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
- Average Reviews: 5.0
- Approach to Marketing: Thought leadership and SEO strategy for organic civil engineering lead generation
- Contact: First Page Sage Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Clients consider First Page Sage their “greatest asset when it comes to lead generation.” Their teams are “knowledgeable and up-to-date, leading to campaigns in which” “traffic is growing, and [clients] have a steady supply of leads.” |
C2 Strategic Communications
C2 Strategic Communications is a civil engineering marketing agency that specializes in branding services and media relations. Their teams provide CE firms with teams consisting of former journalists and government professionals to help them amplify their core message based on public feedback. This makes C2 the ideal choice for civil engineering firms looking to land large contracts by getting into the public eye as well as more experienced firms seeking to improve their public image.
Because they specialize in a narrow marketing specialization for civil engineering, C2 Strategic Communications has a wealth of CE firms in their client portfolio. Their management boasts considerable experience in marketing; given the team’s relative size, it’s likely that clients will have the opportunity to working with C2’s management directly.
- Notable Clients: Sherman Minton Renewal, River Link, Ohio River Crossing
- Leadership Experience: 4.7
- Company Size: 11-50
- Year Founded: 2011
- Headquarters: Middletown, KY
- Average Reviews: 4.5
- Approach to Marketing: Branding and PR marketing for civil engineers
- Contact: C2 Strategic Communications Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| C2 Strategic Communications provides “decades of experience” for firms looking for “communications strategy, advice, and services” that “met or exceeded [client’s] expectations.” |
TREW Marketing
TREW Marketing specializes in ABM marketing and sales enablement for civil engineering firms. This makes them an ideal option for CE firms focusing all their budget on landing a single large client, as well as for firms who want to ensure that their content lends itself to a healthy conversion-oriented sales funnel. In addition, their teams provide clients with branding services, allowing CE firms to create targeted messaging with a unique voice that distinguishes them from their competitors.
TREW Marketing has worked with several notable civil engineering firms over their 16 year tenure. Their teams are kept relatively small, which makes sense given the unique specialization of ABM marketing. Their online reviews suggest a strong pattern of success across a variety of digital marketing campaigns.
- Notable Clients: Stelo, Infinitum, Genuen
- Leadership Experience: 4.3
- Company Size: 11-50
- Year Founded: 2008
- Headquarters: Austin, TX
- Average Reviews: 4.8
- Approach to Marketing: Civil Engineering sales enablement and ABM marketing
- Contact: TREW Marketing Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| TREW Marketing is “highly regarded” by clients, who attest to their “ability to effectively reach B2B buyers.” Their teams are “a valuable long-term marketing partner” who have a “commitment to understanding a company’s core message.” |
Ingenuity Marketing
Ingenuity Marketing is a civil engineering marketing agency specializing in branding services. This includes logo and brand family design, the creation of style guides, and the creation of taglines, names, and brand rollouts to bring a firm’s services into the public eye. In addition, they provide client interviews and testimonials as well as video/podcast concepting and production to bring these materials to life and present them in a way that leverages public perception.
Ingenuity Marketing has limited experience with civil engineering firms, but extensive experience in tertiary fields, particularly the broader engineering field as a whole. The firm is notably very small, especially given their 30+ year tenure, however the quality of their online reviews suggest that this is likely done intentionally to preserve quality.
- Notable Clients: Ground Improvement Engineering, Obernel Engineering, JLG Architects
- Leadership Experience: 4.0
- Company Size: 2-10
- Year Founded: 1992
- Headquarters: St Paul, MN
- Average Reviews: 5.0
- Approach to Marketing: Branding and PR marketing for civil engineering firms
- Contact: Ingenuity Marketing Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Customers are “thankful” to have Ingenuity Marketing “help [them] on last minute projects.” They provide teams that are “always responsive” and help “align sales and marketing” for comprehensive branding. |
New North
New North’s is a full service civil engineering marketing agency, providing clients with a wealth of options for a prospective campaign. Most notable to this list is their paid media services, allowing civil engineering firms to target high-value keywords for short-term, highly targeted campaigns. This makes them the ideal choice for a firm rolling out a new service or testing a new target market, as well as for account-based marketing (ABM) campaigns targeting a single high-value client.
New North has limited experience with civil engineering firms, but they are not completely new to the field. The agency’s c-suite come from a range of marketing disciplines, but appear to have somewhat limited experience in each. The company has experienced slim-to-moderate growth over 16 years, meaning that clients will likely experience a more personalized level of attention.
- Notable Clients: Hydrian
- Leadership Experience: 3.8
- Company Size: 11-50
- Year Founded: 2008
- Headquarters: Frederick, MD
- Average Reviews: 4.6
- Approach to Marketing: Paid media and video marketing services for civil engineering
- Contact: New North Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| New North provided “communicative and insightful” teams that “helped increase leads” through a “comprehensive campaign,” but prospective customers should be aware of “higher than expected costs.” |
Agency Partner Interactive
Agency Partner Interactive is a civil engineering marketing agency that provides technical digital marketing services. In particular, they provide webdev and design services intended to improve the performance and layout of your website. This makes them an ideal option for newer companies seeking to nail down the visual language of their site or for older firms looking to give their company a digital facelift.
Agency Partner Interactive has seen considerable growth over a relatively short period of time, rising to a midsize business status in just seven years. In that time, they’ve worked with several engineering firms and logistics companies to great success, resulting in a high online rating from previous customers.
- Notable Clients: Warrior Logistics, BEU, SEA Limited
- Leadership Experience: 3.5
- Company Size: 51-200
- Year Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
- Average Reviews: 4.9
- Approach to Marketing: Design services and webdev for civil engineering
- Contact: Agency Partner Interactive Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Agency Partner Interactive provides teams whose “professionalism was apparent from day one” and “accomplished more than we were expecting,” however some clients note that they could “be more clear” with their contracts. |
Weidert Group
Weidert Group is a full-service civil engineering marketing agency providing clients with access to one of several marketing campaigns. Most notable among their list of services is video marketing, which allows clients to create high-engagement content that builds a high level of trust with viewers using sleek presentation and charismatic personalities. In addition, they provide automation services to streamline the execution of your marketing strategy
Weidert Group has the longest tenure of any marketing agency on this list, having been in business for nearly 45 years. The expertise of the agency’s C-suite appears to be limited compared to their list of advertised services, however their online reviews indicate a high pattern of success for a company that has seen a considerably larger number of clients over the years.
- Notable Clients: Miller, Amcore, GMI Solutions
- Leadership Experience: 3.6
- Company Size: 11-50
- Year Founded: 1980
- Headquarters: Appleton, WI
- Average Reviews: 4.8
- Approach to Marketing: Webdev and video marketing for civil engineering firms
- Contact: Weidert Group Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| The Weidert Group is “exceptional to work with,” helping clients “get [their] website up and running quickly” with “excellent” teams that “have taken [client] content to the next level.” |
DDM Generation
DDM Generation describes itself as a “Google Ads agency,” which means they provide civil engineering firms with PPC campaigns to target high value keywords in short-term campaigns. In addition, their teams provide landing page creation and design services, which allow civil engineering firms access to an optimized website even after the campaign ends.
DDM generation is the youngest civil engineering marketing agency on this list, and their teams are limited in size, suggesting that they are still in the early stages of growth. Their online reviews, however, suggest a high degree of quality, making them an ideal choice for civil engineering firms seeking more personalized attention.
- Notable Clients: Import Genius, Pebble
- Leadership Experience: 3.7
- Company Size: 2-10
- Year Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Average Reviews: 4.8
- Approach to Marketing: Paid search marketing for engineering firms of all verticals
- Contact: DDM Generation Website
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Although some customers wished for “more [in their] suite of services,” DDM generation’s “level of expertise is incredible,” with teams that are “continually improving their process,“ resulting in a “massive increase in traffic to [the client’s] site.” |
