Nearly Four Decades Solving Problems Others Said Couldn't Be Solved.
Since 1987, California CAD Solutions, Inc. (CALCAD) has helped Special Districts, municipalities, and public agencies use technology to better serve their communities.
We were founded on a simple belief:
Organizations of every size deserve access to high-quality GIS and CAD expertise, practical technology, and dependable support.
Not just the largest agencies. Not just those with unlimited budgets. Everyone.
The Best Technology Is Worthless Without Understanding.
When CALCAD was founded, personal computers and GIS technology were changing the way organizations managed information. But many smaller agencies faced a problem:
They needed the same quality tools and expertise as larger organizations, but without the resources of larger organizations.
CALCAD was created to bridge that gap. We help agencies create, manage, and use reliable information so they can make better decisions.
“To provide the people responsible for essential public services with the information, tools, and support they need to serve their communities with confidence.”
The people who operate water systems, wastewater facilities, stormwater infrastructure, and municipal services have an enormous responsibility. Their decisions affect public health, safety, and quality of life.
CALCAD exists to support them.
From CAD To GIS To Complete Operational Solutions
- 1987CALCAD FoundedProviding CAD and GIS services to public agencies throughout California and the Western United States.
- 1989Authorized Autodesk Government ResellerCALCAD becomes an Authorized Autodesk Government Reseller, expanding its ability to support public agencies with both CAD and GIS solutions.
- 1990sGIS InnovationDeveloping custom GIS solutions and integrating information from previously disconnected systems.
- 2000sWeb-Based GIS LeadershipCreating practical web GIS applications that made information accessible beyond specialized GIS users.
- TodayYour GIS DepartmentProviding DashGIS™, GIS consulting, data services, integration, and ongoing support to agencies that need expertise without unnecessary complexity.
We Don't Start With Software.
We Start With Understanding.
Many companies begin with:
“Here is our software.”
CALCAD begins with:
“What problem are you trying to solve?”
Because every agency is different. Every infrastructure system is different. Every team has different needs.
The right solution starts with listening.
Nearly 40 Years. Thousands Of Problems Solved.
Countless “Impossible” Projects Completed.
Over the decades, CALCAD has worked with:
Our experience includes:
Innovation Has Always Been Part Of Our DNA
Before GIS was common… before web mapping was expected… before cloud applications became standard… CALCAD was building solutions that connected information with people.
Utility Operations
Creating tools that help agencies better understand and manage infrastructure.
Property-Based Operations
Zoning decisions, owner notification, regulatory compliance.
Public Safety GIS
Helping emergency responders access critical location information.
Public Information Systems
Creating public-facing applications that delivered important information directly to communities.
Election Mapping
Connecting live election results with geographic information.
Do The Right Thing.
Even When It Costs Us A Sale.
CALCAD believes technology decisions should be based on what is best for the agency. That means:
- Sometimes recommending a simpler solution.
- Sometimes questioning an expensive request.
- Sometimes explaining why a feature isn't necessary.
The goal is not to sell more.
The goal is to help agencies succeed.
The CALCAD Difference
Quality
We deliver accurate information and dependable solutions because decisions are only as good as the information behind them.
Integrity
We provide honest recommendations based on what agencies actually need.
Dependability
We do what we say we will do. On time. On budget.
Experience Matters.
Technology changes quickly. Experience does not.
CALCAD's team members bring decades of GIS, CAD, database, programming, and utility experience.
Our clients don't just get software. They get people who understand the challenges behind the software.
We Will Never Forget Who We Serve.
CALCAD exists because of the people who:
- Keep the water running.
- Keep wastewater flowing.
- Protect communities.
- Maintain infrastructure.
- Serve the public every day.
The technology matters.
But the mission matters more.