Civil Engineering

Serving the Public & Private Sector in the Mid-Atlantic States

Our site and civil engineering capabilities allow our staff to develop conceptual site plans and establish well-defined roadmaps to lead the project team through complex regulatory processes. Our practical, deadline-oriented professionals work diligently to meet submission deadlines, which in turn helps minimize delays associated with construction and occupancy, and ultimately loss of development revenue.

Civil Engineering Approach

FCE takes pride in our civil engineers who rely on unique designs, innovative materials, and modern construction technologies to create structures, foundations and other projects that are sensitive to both public and private sectors, as well as the “bottom line.”

Civil Engineering Planning

Feasibility studies & site assessments
Master planning and concept plans
Landscape design
Playground and recreation design
Grading plans
Utility design
Stormwater management
Sediment and erosion control design
Permit processing
Special exceptions and variance requests

Expert witness testimony
Due diligence and ADA upgrades
Athletic field design
Irrigation design
Quality control
Value engineering
Construction administration
Specification development
As-built plans
Security and risk assessment coordination
Graphics and renderings

Civil Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions

How does a stormwater basin work?

Stormwater basins can be built a lot of different ways including underground. Most basins function in 1 of 2 ways or sometimes a combination of the two.

Basins generally either temporarily hold runoff until it can slowly seep into the ground or temporarily hold runoff while it is slowly released through a pipe. Both types are meant to slow down the stormwater runoff so that streams do not overflow or erode the stream banks.

What is the standard time frame for plan approvals?

Standard time frame for municipal approvals of a land development plan from application to submission is 6-8 months dependent on the complexity of the project.

FCE can provide you with the expertise to navigate the municipal/state/federal approval processes needed for a successful project.

Can I get driveway access to my property onto a state highway?

Yes. A PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit would be required. Based on your specific project FCE can determine the classification of driveway permit needed based on the needs of your project.

With our experience and knowledge of the PennDOT permitting process, we will engineer the driveway per PennDOT specifications and make the necessary application submissions to the department for approvals.