davis & Floyd:

A Proud history that’s
Prepared Us for the future

Across the life of our company, Davis & Floyd’s leadership, employees, and engineers have always focused on one thing—the people in our community who will utilize what we design throughout their daily lives.

It all began with two men—Emmett I. Davis, Jr. and Phil R. Floyd—who had a dream to enhance the lives of South Carolinians. Their vision continues today with an incredible team of over 150 individuals who carry on those principles to better our communities, not just for this generation, but for the generations that will come after us.

This year we celebrate our long history of engineering excellence. It has prepared us to tackle the engineering challenges of the future.

We invite you to join us on the journey.

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  • 1954

    Emmett I. Davis, Jr. and Phil R. Floyd co-found Davis & Floyd in Greenwood, SC
  • 1956

    Davis & Floyd opens an
    office in Atlanta, GA
  • 1962

    Davis & Floyd opens an
    office in Charleston, SC
  • 1979

    Davis & Floyd purchases Universal Engineering in Boston, MA
  • 1986

    The late Emmett I. Davis, Jr.
    assumes all responsibilities
    as principal partner
  • 1990

    Davis & Floyd opens an
    office in Columbia, SC

  • 1996

    Davis & Floyd receives Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of exemplary performance in fulfillment of a major multi-million dollar Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contract at Camp Lejeune, NC
  • 1998

    Davis & Floyd acquires the architectural firm of W. Powers McElveen & Associates in Columbia, SC
  • 1999

    Davis & Floyd receives South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Presidents Award for "Significant Contributions to the Profession of Civil Engineers"
  • 2001

    Davis & Floyd opens an office in Greenville, SC, and receives American Consulting Engineers Council National Finalist Award for the Stormwater Drainage Tunnel for the City of Charleston and Consulting Engineers of South Carolina (CESC) Engineering Excellence Award for Lasch Conservation Center for Friends of the Hunley, Inc.
  • 2002

    Davis & Floyd receives CESC Engineering Excellence Honor Award for its Conway Bypass Project for Fluor Daniel and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
  • 2004

    Davis & Floyd celebrates its 50th anniversary
  • 2005

    Davis & Floyd receives American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National Recognition Award for its work on the Padgett-Thomas Barracks Replacement for The Citadel
  • 2006

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC Engineering Excellence Award for Additions & Renovations to McAdams Hall for Clemson University and Engineering Excellence Award for Ashley Phosphate Road & I-26 Interchange for SCDOT
  • 2007

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC Engineering Excellence Award for Daniel Island School
  • 2008

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for McLeod Regional Medical Center Vertical Expansion and Engineering Excellence Award for Master Planning for Navy Yard at Noisette
  • 2009

    Davis & Floyd opens offices in Florence, SC, and Hickory, NC, and receives Stormwater Solutions Top Stormwater Project of the Year Award for US 17 Septima Clark Transportation Infrastructure Reinvestment Project
  • 2010

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for North Charleston Sewer District Felix C. Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrade and International Concrete Repair Institute National Award for Excellence for South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI) Building Repairs
  • 2011

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for New Clinton High School and Engineering Excellence Honor Award for Charleston Airport Area/Boeing Traffic Study
  • 2012

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for US 17 ACE Basin - Segments 1 & 2A and Engineering Excellence Award for Wilson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade - Phase 1B
  • 2014

    Davis & Floyd celebrates its 60th anniversary and receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for Rivers Education Center and Engineering Excellence Award for US 17 Septima Clark Parkway Improvements
  • 2015

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for Clemson University's SCE&G Energy Innovation Center
  • 2017

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC Engineering Excellence Award for Greenwood Uptown Market
  • 2018

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for S-31 (York Street) Bridge Replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad
  • 2020

    Davis & Floyd receives ACEC-SC National Finalist & Engineering Excellence Award for Sumter Treatment Plant No. 6
  • 2022

    Davis & Floyd announces the opening of a new office in Beaufort, South Carolina.
  • 2022

    Davis & Floyd moves Charleston office into The Quin, in the Charleston Neck District.
  • 2022

    Josh Fowler, PE joins as President of Davis & Floyd.
  • 2023

    Davis & Floyd acquired Andrews Engineering Company, Inc.

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