Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) provides integrated design, engineering, surveying, and environmental services with a tailored approach to address the diverse requirements of retail and mixed-use developments. We have assisted developers, retailers, and architects with cost-effective designs for the development or redevelopment of standalone stores, strip centers, shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and outparcels.
Understanding the challenges faced by today’s retail industry, CEC provides the national experience and local expertise necessary to support the development or redevelopment of retail projects of all sizes. We understand the desire to minimize cost and maximize your return on investment. We will provide objective opinions regarding project feasibility to enable you to make informed business decisions.
Due Diligence Services
CEC assists in the evaluation of project feasibility during the due diligence phase of a project. Our discipline-specific experts review the physical site conditions, environmental factors, code requirements, and permitting processes to identify limiting site constraints and red flags early in the project lifecycle. We use this information to prepare conceptual site layouts that meet your operational, financial, and schedule requirements. Services include the following:
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
• Property Condition Assessments
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Wetland, Stream, and Ecological Assessments
• Archaeologic/Historical Resources
• Zoning and Ordinance Compliance Assessments
• Conceptual Layouts/Test Fits
• 3D Visualization & Site Plan Renderings
• Geotechnical Services
• Pavement Assessments and Remediation
• Site Infrastructure Assessments
• Floodplain Analyses
Engineering and Permitting Services
CEC civil engineers prepare detailed design development plans for use throughout the regulatory permitting phase of a project. We are skilled at taking projects through the municipal land development approval process, including presentations at municipal public meetings and preparation of variance or rezoning requests. We work with local Environmental Protection Agency personnel, local Department of Transportation personnel, utility service providers, and city/local authorities to prepare permit applications and facilitate timely reviews. Services include the following:
• Site Layout Design
• Parking Lot Design and Pavement Analysis
• Grading Plans/Earthwork Balance
• Stormwater Management and Water Quality Design
• Utility Design/Coordination
• Landscape Architecture
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans
• Zoning and Municipal/Local Permitting
• ADA Compliance
• Traffic Engineering Services
• Structural Engineering
Construction Related-Services
CEC engineers, construction managers, field superintendents, and technicians combine extensive experience with state-of-the-art equipment to complete construction management and construction-phase services. Our proactive approach saves time and cost while achieving client objectives. Services include the following:
• Construction Documents
• Preconstruction Services
• Ground Improvement/Soil Stabilization
• Construction Administration and Management
• Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Drone Services
• Construction Staking
• Record Drawings/As-Built Surveys
• IBC Special Inspections
