Land Development

FCE Land Development Offerings

As a full-service land development firm, our team can provide you with uniquely tailored or fully turnkey solutions to your civil engineering projects. Whether you are starting from raw land or facing challenges mid-project, we are equipped to step in at any stage. To that end, we have assisted clients through every phase of development, from initial feasibility to final approvals. Our proposed comprehensive parametric design and development solutions are always tailored to your project’s specific goals and timeline.

FCE’s Land Development Capabilities

FCE’s land development capabilities include: 

• Site and master plans
• Sustainable design/LEED
• Storm water management plans and reports
• Erosion and sedimentation control plans
• NPDES permit applications
• Planning module applications
• Boundary and topographic surveying
• Chapter 105 permits for stream encroachments and wetlands
• Wetland delineation
• Landscape architecture
• Pavement management plans
• Expert testimony
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Utility designs
• Permitting and zoning
• Operational assistance
• Project management
• Subdivisions
• Commercial and residential development
• Office and industrial development
• Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Compliance
• Recreational and municipal facilities development
• Real Estate Development

Looking for a specific service not listed? Get in touch—we likely have the expertise to help.

Why Choose FCE?

Why choose FCE over another competitor? It’s quite simple; we have the local knowledge, expertise, and experience to get the job done. We have worked with and for government officials, review agencies, and the public to know what it takes to get a land development plan approved. We have proven successful in resolving zoning and permitting issues, which can often delay work. At the same time, our expertise in community engagement in “town hall”- like settings can assist in bringing project stakeholders to a consensus.

Choosing a Partner for Your Land Development Project

When selecting the right land development partner for your project, key qualities to search for include clear communication, the ability to stay within budget, detailed plans, and a well-structured project management process. 

At FCE, these key priorities are built into everything we do. Our project managers always have an open line of communication with our clients to identify their goals from day one. In order to stay within budget, we use cost models and simulation tools to produce optimal plans, estimates, and specifications. Such detailed plans allow both your and our developers, architects, contractors, and others to do their jobs more efficiently and lessen the likelihood of costly change orders or delays. Combine these processes with our integrated project management system, and we’ve ensured your development stays on track.

Our Service Areas in Pennsylvania 

At FCE, we proudly provide land development services throughout Pennsylvania. Whether your project is located in York County, Lancaster County, Harrisburg & Cumberland County, or Adams County, our team is ready to support your project no matter the stage. With offices conveniently located near Baltimore, we also extend our services to clients across Maryland.

If your project is based in West Virginia or elsewhere in the Mid-Atlantic region, we’re happy to schedule a consultation to see if your location falls within our service area.

Past Projects

1. United States Postal Service Building
2. Starbucks
3. Frontier Commercial Retail Development
4. Eyes of York
5. Wendy’s