Professionals in Civil Engineering | Land Surveying | Geospatial | GIS | Environmental Sciences | Landscape Architecture | Subsurface Utility (SUE)
Providing solutions to public and private clients across central Florida since 1987
What We Do
We offer a comprehensive range of CIVIL ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING, GEOSPATIAL, GIS & MAPPING, ENVIRONMENTAL, LANDSCAPE and SUE solutions to public and private clients across central Florida.
Learn more about our role as the engineering and consulting firm for The Villages® (the largest single-site residential development in the country) since 1992.
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Professional civil engineering and consulting services tailored to the needs of modern development projects
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Land Surveying
Land Surveying
Trusted provider of professional land surveying and consulting in Central Florida.
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Geospatial
Geospatial
Professional geospatial solutions, offering a full range of services from urban planning to infrastructure development.
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GIS & Mapping
GIS & Mapping
Customized mapping services, utilizing advanced technology and skilled analysis to interpret spatial data into user-friendly formats.
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Environmental
Environmental
CFB’s Environmental scientists offer full-service solutions backed by decades of ecological expertise.
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Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture Enhancing communities through sustainable, functional, and visually appealing landscape designs – explore our Landscape Architecture services.
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Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Locating and mapping underground utilities to reduce risk, improve design accuracy, and support safer project execution – explore our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services.
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Who We Are
Founded as Farner Barley and Associates, Inc. in April 1987 by Robert “Bob” Farner, PE, PSM, and William “Steve” Barley, PSM, our company has undergone significant growth and transformation over the past 38 years.
With a diverse array of clients, numerous projects, expansion to three office locations, and a dedicated team of over 200 professionals, CFB has evolved into a leading multi-disciplinary firm in the AEC industry.
WHY CHOOSE CFB?
OUR EXPERIENCE
Proven Track Record – With 38 years of experience serving thousands of clients across Central Florida, our expertise is unparalleled.
- Large-scale projects are our specialty.
- Over 8,000 projects completed in 2025.
- Since 1992, we’ve proudly held our position as the engineering and consulting firm for The Villages®, FL
OUR PEOPLE
Exceptional Team – At the core of our success lies our exceptional team.
- Our workforce has grown by 120% since 2020.
- Over 200 dedicated professionals who bring expertise to every project.
- We foster a collaborative environment where everyone contributes their best, striving to innovate and excel as a unified team every day.
OUR APPROACH
Active Communication – Our daily interactions are driven by client satisfaction.
- Our leaders actively participate in project execution, collaborate with our teams in the field, and directly engage with clients.
- We prioritize responsiveness as an anchor of our company purpose, ensuring that we are always available when our clients and team members need us.
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Latest News
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