From feasibility studies and environmental investigations to infrastructure design and permitting, civil/site design encompasses the aspects of land development necessary to take any project from conception through construction and end-use. Our planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, and design technicians work across disciplines to provide clients with a user-friendly, multidisciplinary partner, capable of completing complex projects “in-house”.

The quality, durability, and safety of our infrastructure are ensured by proficient construction engineering services and sound quality assurance practices. Our construction engineering team consists of professional engineers, construction managers, scientists, inspectors, and certified technicians with the support of our AASHTO-accredited laboratory testing facilities. Pennoni’s Quality Management program includes IAS accreditation to ISO/IEC standard 17020:2012 and AASHTO per ASTM E329. Our team meets the ever-increasing demand for quality and schedule adherence in the construction and engineering industries.

When working on environmental projects, our staff aims to aid our clients in protecting their community, their businesses, and their natural climate from such adverse products as pollution, mold, and other hazardous materials. Our environmental staff is qualified and experienced in providing hazardous materials surveys; asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and PCB assessments and management; indoor air quality studies; and health and safety planning. We partner with regulatory and environmental protection agencies to understand the best practices for solid and hazardous water management, endangered species, wetland delineations, landfills, and more. The result of a successful environmental project shows a commitment and dedication to the environment and the people who live in it.

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Every structure, regardless of type, requires a stable foundation. Our professional geotechnical engineering staff use sound technical approaches while considering cost-effectiveness and constructability. We plan and implement detailed subsurface explorations. These studies are comprised of test borings, test pits, geophysical surveys, laboratory testing, and thorough analyses. Based on our findings, recommendations are developed for foundation, pavement and earthwork design, embankment stability, geosynthetics applications, soil stabilization, and dewatering techniques. Other services can also be provided, such as instrumentation and monitoring studies.

Our planning and urban design team creates strong, vibrant, and unique places for public and private entities. We work with communities to develop the “big picture” ideas that can strengthen and transform a community, create the on-the-ground tools clients need to make their vision a reality, guide clients through the regulatory approvals process; and work closely with developers to ensure market success when projects are completed. Our solutions integrate new elements seamlessly with their surrounding environment. Providing a balance of aesthetics, function, and sustainability in the project design and development, we can skillfully translate raw ideas into successful projects uniquely tailored for each site.

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Our MEP division is comprised of experienced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and designers dedicated to providing clients with efficient, sustainable, and functional utility systems for their facilities. Our design approach often begins with studies that identify the optimal systems that best address the client’s goals, budget, and schedule. The design process involves the development of practical and constructible plans and specifications. Our professionals are capable of performing risk analyses, building assessments, feasibility studies, and design for fire and life protection systems. Our services can be applied to a number of markets and building types while meeting specific regulations and compliances.

Our structural engineering staff thrives on design and technical challenges involved in creating durable structures that meet the challenges of creative architecture. Our staff work with architects, owners, and builders on a wide range of building types, and possess a thorough knowledge of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. Our understanding of structure allows us to develop cost-effective and long-lasting solutions. Our reputation is a result of our performance on technically demanding and often high profile projects.

Surveying is one of the first steps in the land development/civil engineering process where physical and legal boundary issues are addressed. Accurate maps and measurements are essential during the design and planning phase and they provide clients with a real sense of space and boundaries. Our professionals work to stay ahead of growing survey and geospatial technologies and data techniques, such as global navigation satellite systems (GNSS; commonly referred to as GPS), geographic information systems (GIS) mapping, high-definition laser scanning (HDLS), and drone technology, to provide our clients with precise information. Our survey services can be applied to a wide range of markets and land development projects.

Our Technology Solutions team provides a wide range of solutions that complement the traditional core service offerings that Pennoni clients have come to know for more than half a century. With innovation as the driving force, our team serves as a trusted partner to recommend and implement appropriate technology platforms, systems, and tools. Led by our expert technology specialists, we combine talent and experience to assist asset owners and operators with developing a comprehensive strategy to improve operations, reduce costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and extend asset life and value.

Safe and efficient transportation systems are critical components to our communities nationwide. Consisting of roads, highways, bridges, railroads, and more, transportation infrastructure provides the structure of how we move in our neighborhoods, throughout regions, and around the world. Combining expertise and state-of-the-art technology, we provide transportation infrastructure systems that allow clients and the community to reach new destinations safely. Our transportation designs are functional and meet the needs of the client and the community.

Water is one of our most valuable resources. Across the country, our water resources are under mounting pressure from our growing population, development, and uncertainty of climate change. As the management and protection of water resources has become increasingly important, local and state regulatory agencies have been aggressively modifying their regulations as they apply to water resource management. Our team of engineers, scientists, hydrogeologists, and support personnel provide clients with the expertise needed to meet complex water resource planning, design, and permitting needs. Using innovative and sustainable infrastructure design, our staff works to stay ahead of changing regulations and to develop effective water resource solutions. Our engineers and specialists are experienced in the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater systems that reliably meet regulatory requirements and client needs. From storage, distribution, and transmission, to pump stations and treatment facilities, to asset management, rate studies, identifying financial assistance and other management support, our projects aim to use and reuse water with efficiency and social and environmental sustainability in mind.