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SPEED Permitting Program Expanded for PA Companies
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has expanded its SPEED Permitting Program – Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED). Under the Shapiro…
Innovation in Engineering: First Capital Engineering Celebrates 30 Years
Innovation has served as the foundation for success at First Capital Engineering since its inception. When Ann and John Luciani launched their Civil Engineering firm…
Homes at Thackston Park Receives Phoenix Award for Brownfields Excellence
Originally built in 1954, Codorus Homes was the first public housing development originated by the newly created York Housing Authority (YHA) of York, PA. These…
Celebrating John Luciani: Recognized as an ASCE Life Member
We are thrilled to announce that our President, John Luciani, has been recognized as a Life Member by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)…
First Capital Engineering President John J. Luciani Honored with 2025 Icon Award
We are proud to announce that John J. Luciani, President of First Capital Engineering (FCE), has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ)…
Real Estate Development and Engineering: How Engineering Services Help Real Estate Developers
Real estate development focuses on enhancing the quality of life by helping to create an environment where we can come together to learn, grow, and…
When Should You Call a Professional Surveyor?
Is there a piece of land that needs to be surveyed and inspected? A big question to ask is whether a professional surveying service is…
First Capital Engineering Celebrates 30 Years
Where has the time gone? Ann and John Luciani started First Capital Engineering, Inc. in 1995 with two computers, a debit card, no contacts, no…
Utilizing the Power of “What If…?”
What if you had a project site, and you weren’t sure how to best layout the parking lot, or you weren’t sure what the optimal…
Stormwater Rain Gardens: How They Work & Where to Place One
A rain garden can be beautiful and functional but knowing where to place it and how to integrate it with its natural surroundings are crucial.