Alliance Consulting, Inc.

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About the firm

Alliance Consulting, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary civil, environmental, and mining engineering practice founded in 2001 by individuals with over 80 years of combined industry experience. Founded on an operating philosophy that places client needs paramount, it has expanded its footprint across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding regions.

Established
2001
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Mining Engineering · Structural Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing · Land Surveying

Credentials

Endangered Bat Surveys · Endangered Mussel Surveys · Benthic Surveys · Fishery Surveys · Wetland Botanist · Aerial Drone Services · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · AST Certification · 401 Permits · Concrete Testing · Density Testing · Refuse Sampling · Confined Spaces · Dam Inspections

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

A multi-disciplinary civil engineering practice offering comprehensive design, planning, and inspection capabilities.

  • Site Development Services

    A full range of site development design, hydraulics, permitting, inspection, and testing services is provided for owners, contractors, and end users.

  • Structural Engineering Services

    A full range of structural engineering and inspection services provides owners, contractors, and designers with the support required for safe, economical, and sound structure projects.

  • Surveying Services

    Full-service engineering and surveying services are provided to clients throughout the Eastern United States, with a focus on Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Maryland.

  • Dam and Impoundment Related Services

    A full range of dam safety-related services provides dam owners the technical support required for the safe management and operation of dam structures.

  • Stream Services

    Stream services include biological and morphological assessments, natural channel design, mitigation plan preparation, permitting, agency coordination, and construction oversight.

  • Wetland Services

    Experienced field investigations analyze existing site topography, soils, vegetation, and potential wetlands.

  • Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404) and Department of Environmental Protection Permitting (Section 401)

    Environmental permitting specialists have completed numerous Section 404 and Section 401 permits across multiple states and districts, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies.

Environmental Services

At Alliance, balancing environmental concerns and regulations with business realities is key. Since 2001, the practice has provided a full range of environmental consulting services.

  • Waste Management Services

    The practice provides comprehensive, cost-effective, and practical services for all aspects of solid waste management.

  • Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) Services

    Specification and permitting of above-ground storage tanks is provided for the solid waste, petroleum, and mining industries.

  • Water Quality and Aquatic Study Services

    Biological and chemical monitoring services are conducted for water-dwelling species and their habitats across various industries.

  • Laboratory Services

    State-of-the-art laboratory facilities support soil, coal refuse, concrete, rock, and other materials testing.

  • Field Services

    Highly trained field technicians and inspectors provide materials testing, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and construction observation.

    • Materials Testing

      Testing of soils, coal refuse, concrete, rock, and other construction materials.

    • Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

      Field quality control and assurance services to ensure project compliance.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Computer-based tools map and analyze environmental features, storing and utilizing spatial data for project needs.

Mining Services

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Mine Permitting

    Support includes permitting for mining and coal-preparation assignments.

  • Coal Preparation Support

    Support includes engineering and consulting for coal-preparation facilities.

  • Mine Engineering Consulting

    Support includes engineering consulting for mining operations and related infrastructure.

Oil and Gas Services

Alliance has served producer and midstream clients in the Appalachian Basin oil and gas industry, providing extensive experience with state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.

Geologic and Hydrogeologic Services

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Geologic Consulting

    Support includes geologic consulting for commercial, industrial, and government clients.

  • Hydrogeologic Assessments

    Support includes hydrogeologic assessment and groundwater-related consulting.

  • Industrial Site Support

    Support includes geologic and hydrogeologic support for industrial properties and facilities.

Investigative Engineering

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Insurance Claim Investigations

    Support includes investigative engineering for insurance companies and independent adjusters.

  • Property Loss Engineering

    Support includes engineering review for industrial and commercial property losses.

  • Legal Support Consulting

    Support includes investigative engineering support for lawyers and claim stakeholders.

Construction Services

The construction professionals at Alliance provide a wide range of construction-related engineering services.

  • Design Clarifications

    Providing field design clarifications related to actual conditions encountered on site.

  • Construction Monitoring

    On-site construction observation and monitoring to verify design compliance.

Drone Applications

Alliance uses the latest in drone technology to aid in services provided to clients.

  • Thermal Imaging

    Using thermal imagery for specialized structural and thermal performance assessments.

  • Solar Panel Inspection

    Aerial inspection of solar panel installations using drone technology.

  • Wind Turbine Inspection

    Detailed aerial inspection and monitoring of wind turbine infrastructure.

  • Aerial Imagery

    High-resolution aerial photography and mapping services.

Industries

Mining · Oil & Gas · Waste Management · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources · Renewable Energy · Solar · Wind · Government · Commercial · Industrial · Water Resources · Stormwater & Flood Control

Projects

Flat Top Lake Dam

Flat Top, WV · Water Resources · 2014 · Client: Flat Top Lake Association, Inc. (FTLA)

Project details

Dam safety and engineering support for the private owner of the dam, with services initiated in September 2014.

Kincheloe Mitigation Bank

Lewis County, WV · Environmental & Remediation

Project details

Environmental mitigation banking services.

Municipal Waste Landfill, Charleston WV

Charleston, WV · Waste Management

Project details

Construction quality assurance (CQA), testing, and certification services for a composite-lined disposal area and structural fill.

Municipal Waste Landfill, Raleigh County WV

Raleigh County, WV · Waste Management

Project details

Preparation of comprehensive construction plans, specifications, bid evaluations, and tabulations.