Land Development Services

Engineering Excellence

Through comprehensive planning and design, Givler Engineering Inc. finds solutions to land development challenges that balance infrastructure needs with regulatory compliance and environmental considerations.

Through comprehensive planning and design, Givler Engineering Inc. finds solutions to land development challenges that balance infrastructure needs with regulatory compliance and environmental considerations.

We conduct site evaluations for residential and commercial developments, identifying the physical, environmental, and regulatory factors that must be considered to determine a project’s viability. These may include:

  • Topography - taking into account the slope, elevation, and grading of the land
  • Soils & geology - including the presence of rock, unstable or active soils, such as expansive clay
  • Flood risk, drainage paths, and historical flood data
  • Access to existing infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and access points
  • Trees and flora - especially areas of dense vegetation or habitats of protected species
  • Zoning classifications, land use restrictions, and environmental regulations
  • Platting & permitting requirements

We provide complete engineering support and survey coordination for residential and commercial subdivision plats, including:

  • Street layout and access planning
  • Bridge and culvert design
  • Drainage solutions
  • Flood mitigation
  • Utility service design
  • Permitting and review coordination with municipal agencies
  • Expert guidance on meeting local development codes

Understanding the impact of drainage and flooding risks on a site is vital to the long-term success of many land development projects. We are experienced in managing a diverse array of hydrological issues, including:

  • Conducting hydrologic analyses and drainage calculations
  • Finding surface and subsurface drainage solutions
  • Implementing flood risk mitigation and regulatory compliance
  • Devising innovative floodplain reclamation strategies
  • Challenging inaccurate floodplain boundaries
  • Applying for floodplain development permits
  • Obtaining floodplain fill permits
  • Reviewing floodplain development permit applications
  • Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Custom Home Site Development

Givler Engineering works with architects, developers, property owners, contractors, and landscape architects to provide high-end residential site development engineering solutions.

We investigate project sites for adequacy and then design for various issues, such as grading and site layout, on-site and off-site runoff, flooding potential, drainage, and foundation protection against erosion and expansive clay soils. Givler works closely with architects and landscape architects to preserve the project’s aesthetics while improving its functionality.

The services we provide to meet these challenges include:
  • Developing grading and drainage plans
  • Determining optimal utility access and layout design
  • Detecting and controlling sources of foundation moisture to provide movement stabilization
  • Addressing moisture and drainage issues through moisture barrier and French drain installation, and/or the creation of surface diversions
  • Designing rainwater and shallow groundwater harvesting systems
  • Acting as an advocate for homeowners affected by off-site runoff from other properties
  • Engaging in long-term site monitoring and effectiveness verification to ensure moisture control plans or other measures are effectively implemented

Contact Givler Engineering For a Land Development Consultation Today

We have decades of experience finding creative, technically sound solutions for even the most challenging site conditions and land development issues. Whether you need responsiveness in an emergency or reliability in long-term planning, contact Givler Engineering to get started today.