Projects

Childs Engineering was engaged by a private property owner to assess the feasibility of constructing a recreational pier along a rocky and environmentally sensitive shoreline in Nahant, MA. The project began with detailed hydrographic and topographic surveys to identify viable pier locations amid challenging site conditions, including tidal extremes and rough terrain.

Over several years, Childs collaborated with regulatory agencies to develop a pier design capable of withstanding the harsh marine environment while meeting strict permitting requirements. Rock coring was conducted to support a foundation design anchored into the subsurface ledge. Childs guided the project through extensive regulatory reviews, managed permit modifications during construction, and provided construction oversight under tight seasonal restrictions. The result is a durable, regulation-compliant pier that provides the property owner with reliable water access.