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"Nhat was my civil engineer of choice for the new, Eastside Bus Plaza, Capital Area Rural Transportation System's (CARTS) intermodal hub in East Austin, a complex project involving the collaboration of all five Austin and Central Texas transportation agencies. Nhat is a standout engineer because he approaches projects through a holistic planning lens, analyzing the challenges and transforming these into opportunities through creative thinking and problem-solving. He is an excellent listener and communicator, and brings his unusually deep understanding of client, place and community to inform the best engineering approach and solutions for a project or a policy or a program. Finally, Nhat is a great collaborator and a great human who elevates all he touches with positivity, passion and a spirit of can-do."
Jana McCann, FAIA, Principal, McCann Adams Studio
Sector: Transit hub,
“For over a decade, Nhat has been an invaluable resource to Austin ISD. He is not just a subject matter expert on Civil Engineering matters, he is one of our most trusted go-to resources on all things around land development in Austin. I think this is what sets Nhat apart from others. Land development in Austin is a complex process that can easily become a significant delay to any project. Nhat is uniquely positioned to provide services beyond just Civil Engineering, with a deep and intimate knowledge of how the City of Austin operates, allowing him to see all aspects of a project, anticipate issues before they arise, and think outside the box to create a solution that makes our projects a success!"
Michael Mann, Executive Director | AISD Construction Management Department
“ Working alongside Nhat is always a masterclass in both technical excellence and personal collaboration. He and his team bring deep expertise, emotional intelligence, and an intellectual ‘what if’ curiosity to every project. They continuously provide a thorough command of Austin’s land development codes to complex efforts on landmark projects like the Google ‘Sail’ Tower”.
Jim Susman founder and CEO of STG Architects
“Nhat has an impressive ability to seamlessly transition between addressing civil design changes, discussing budget considerations, and responding to Board-level inquiries — all with poise and precision. His calm demeanor under pressure and capacity for thoughtful, decisive action are hallmarks of his leadership. Those qualities are sure to serve him well as he launches Boot Civil."
Bob Cervi, Regional Director of Central Texas for CORE Construction (former Executive Director of Facilities for AISD, and former COO of RRISD)
“Through Rally Austin’s redevelopment work in the African American Cultural Heritage district (Six Square) on Blocks 16 & 18 of East 11th, I’ve seen firsthand Nhat Ho's unique ability to elevate projects through his development and engineering expertise, strategic relationships and community-focused mindset. Nhat distinguishes himself not just as an engineer, but as a trusted advisor—bringing the insight, discipline, and stakeholder alignment necessary to guide complex and large-scale developments toward outcomes that are both economically strong and deeply rooted in community priorities. His ability to translate community feedback into actionable development strategies, combined with his extensive volunteer experience, Nhat has positioned his team at Boot Civil as an invaluable strategic community development partner for any project team seeking lasting, equitable community impact.”
Theresa Alvarez, CEO & President, Rally Austin, Economic Development Corporation
“Nhat is an amazing colleague and extremely well respected within the industry. His knowledge in best practices and code requirements helps expedite the projects. Nhat has been a huge asset on any project we have worked on."
Adam Dutter, Director of Construction, Pflugerville Independent School District
"Working hand in hand with Nhat on the successful development of two major urban redevelopment projects: the City of Austin’s 200-acre Colony Park in East Austin, and Southwestern University’s mixed-use development on 560 acres adjoining its campus, I can confirm that he is an extraordinary civil engineer, able to solve complex problems in creative ways that achieve the client’s objectives and result in sustainable and innovative solutions."
Jim Adams, FAIA, Principal, McCann Adams Studio
Sector: Public Private Partnership P3, Planned Mixed-Use Community
"Working with Nhat on K-12 and civic projects has been an absolute joy. He has this incredible ability to blend creativity with deep technical know-how, and the results are both innovative and practical. Beyond his talent, what really stands out is his integrity and positive attitude. He’s not just a reliable teammate; he’s someone you genuinely look forward to collaborating with."
Jessica Molter, Senior Principal, PBK
Sector: Education K12, Civic