Developing a significant parcel of land can entail particular challenges. The larger the construction project, the more important it becomes to be able to integrate detailed information from land surveyors with long-range planning from a skilled civil engineer. This ensures that systems work well together, environmental concerns are addressed, and costs are properly estimated and controlled.

Abercrombie & Associates provides civil engineering and other land development services to the Cincinnati, Ohio, area and beyond. They’re here to explain some of what a civil engineer can do to ensure that any land development project is strong in both concept and execution.

5 Ways A Civil Engineer Can Help You

Integrating Topography Data

Your land development project doesn’t come to fruition on flat paper. Especially in the relatively hilly Cincinnati area, a civil engineer is a must for incorporating topographical information gathered by surveyors into any project. Because they also provide surveying services, Abercrombie & Associates is especially well-suited for seamlessly dealing with even the most extreme topography.

Controlling Water

A savvy civil engineer can also plan for proper drainage from construction to completion. Whether controlling runoff and minimizing environmental impact during grading and construction or planning for drainage and sewer systems once the development is occupied, a civil engineer can help keep water moving through designated channels.

Infrastructure Design

Just as with water, a civil engineer must make the best decisions about electricity and vehicle and pedestrian traffic that will flow through the development in its completed state. Strong infrastructure design from the ground up can prevent problems both during construction and during later consumer use.

Regulations & Codes

Civil engineers are also skilled at dealing with the regulatory environment on the large scale to keep your project on the right side of the law. A civil engineer, especially one with experience in your area, can ensure environmental rules and other regulatory issues are addressed throughout the land development process.

Controlling Costs

Especially with a large-scale land development, good planning can keep costs under control and avoid construction delays. Civil engineers excel at seeing the whole picture during the planning stages and developing a plan to smoothly implement your ideas.

If you need civil engineering services for a land development project in the Cincinnati area or beyond, contact Abercrombie & Associates today. Visit their website to find out more, or call (513) 385-5757 to learn how civil engineering can help you.