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  • Working with Nhat was one of the best decisions we made during the development of Meanwhile Brewing. From the earliest stages of the project through construction, his design work, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the City of Austin’s development process were invaluable. He helped us navigate an incredibly complicated project and was always able to find thoughtful, practical solutions when we encountered challenges. More than anything, Nhat genuinely cared about the project and about helping us succeed. He became someone I trusted not only as our engineer, but also an expert advisor. Meanwhile would not be what it is today without his guidance and support, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. I look forward to working with him again.

    — Will Jaquiss

    Founder & Brewmaster, Meanwhile Brewing Company

  • Here is Nhat & Chris Seal - This photo goes with this testimonail - Nhat has been my civil engineer for over a decade on projects both massive and small. What sets Nhat and his team apart is how he rolls up his sleeves to push projects forward. Nhat’s network of relationships is vast and he knows the ropes better than anyone else. He’s the first person I call when I hit a problem or delay. Best of all, he’s a joy to work with. Practical. Dependable. And resourceful. I could not recommend him more highly.”

    — Chris Seal

    Co-founder and CEO, Still Austin Whiskey Company

    Sector: Industrial

  • Working with Nhat was one of the best decisions we made during the development of Meanwhile Brewing. From the earliest stages of the project through construction, his design work, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the City of Austin’s development process were invaluable. He helped us navigate an incredibly complicated project and was always able to find thoughtful, practical solutions when we encountered challenges. More than anything, Nhat genuinely cared about the project and about helping us succeed. He became someone I trusted not only as our engineer, but also an expert advisor. Meanwhile would not be what it is today without his guidance and support, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. I look forward to working with him again.

    — Will Jaquiss

    Founder & Brewmaster, Meanwhile Brewing Company

  • Here is Nhat & Chris Seal - This photo goes with this testimonail - Nhat has been my civil engineer for over a decade on projects both massive and small. What sets Nhat and his team apart is how he rolls up his sleeves to push projects forward. Nhat’s network of relationships is vast and he knows the ropes better than anyone else. He’s the first person I call when I hit a problem or delay. Best of all, he’s a joy to work with. Practical. Dependable. And resourceful. I could not recommend him more highly.”

    — Chris Seal

    Co-founder and CEO, Still Austin Whiskey Company

    Sector: Industrial

  • Working with Nhat was one of the best decisions we made during the development of Meanwhile Brewing. From the earliest stages of the project through construction, his design work, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the City of Austin’s development process were invaluable. He helped us navigate an incredibly complicated project and was always able to find thoughtful, practical solutions when we encountered challenges. More than anything, Nhat genuinely cared about the project and about helping us succeed. He became someone I trusted not only as our engineer, but also an expert advisor. Meanwhile would not be what it is today without his guidance and support, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. I look forward to working with him again.

    — Will Jaquiss

    Founder & Brewmaster, Meanwhile Brewing Company

  • Here is Nhat & Chris Seal - This photo goes with this testimonail - Nhat has been my civil engineer for over a decade on projects both massive and small. What sets Nhat and his team apart is how he rolls up his sleeves to push projects forward. Nhat’s network of relationships is vast and he knows the ropes better than anyone else. He’s the first person I call when I hit a problem or delay. Best of all, he’s a joy to work with. Practical. Dependable. And resourceful. I could not recommend him more highly.”

    — Chris Seal

    Co-founder and CEO, Still Austin Whiskey Company

    Sector: Industrial

Client Perspectives

"Colleen Pate has been an outstanding Chief of Staff and is a true public servant. Anybody who has had the opportunity to work with her knows how invaluable her contributions are. Her judgement, work ethic, and wealth of knowledge will be an invaluable addition to the Boot Civil team."

Kirk Watson

Mayor of Austin, Texas

Sector: Civic, Municipal Government

“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, AIA, LEED AP, ALEP

PBK Architects

Sector: K12, Civic

“ 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, FAIA

STG Design

Sector: Public, Private Partnerships P3, Downtown High-rise, Office

“ 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

McCann Adams Studio

Sector: Transit hub, Civic

“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

Pflugerville Independent School District

Sector: K12

“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

Rally Austin, Economic Development Corporation

Sector: Civic, Mixed Use, Public Private Non-profit Partnership P4

“My team and I have a very high degree of trust with Nhat for many of our projects, especially time sensitive and mission critical work.”

Sabrina Butler

Foundation Communities

Sector: Affordable Housing, Tax Credit LIHTC 9%

“Nhat Ho has been a key partner to Urban Foundry Architecture, bringing extensive expertise in the design and development of affordable housing communities. His technical knowledge of land development codes, along with his collaborative design approach, has consistently contributed to successful outcomes on our projects. Our current collaboration on The Jordan II project exemplifies Nhat's ability to navigate the unique challenges of affordable housing while also providing thoughtful engineering solutions that support both the project goals and the community’s needs."

David Carroll AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, TiD-B

Urban Foundry Architecture

Sector: Multi-family, Affordable Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing

“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

AISD Construction Management Department

Sector: K12, Construction Management

“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

Central Texas for CORE Construction

Sector: K12, Bond Program Management

"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

McCann Adams Studio

Sector: Public Private Partnership P3, Planned Mixed-Use Community

"Nhat brings an energy to civil engineering and land development that you don't often see - genuine curiosity, creative problem-solving, and real engagement with design intent rather than just reacting to it. When we worked together, I never had to translate why something mattered. That holistic intuition is not commonplace in the engineering world."

Tim Derrington

Derrington Building Studio

Sector: Commercial, Sports