North Railroad Drainage Study
Opelika, AL

Engineering, surveying, and environmental services across the southeast
BSI provides professional civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services across the southeastern region. Formerly known as Barrett-Simpson, Inc., the practice traces its roots to 1994 and is licensed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. It utilizes advanced surveying and mapping technology alongside seasoned professionals to guide public and private sector projects from site selection and planning through engineering design and construction management.
Blake Rice, P.E.President & CEO
Chris Rogers, P.E.Vice President & COO
Jon Ham, P.L.S.Chief Surveying Officer
Eddie Eubanks, P.L.S.Eufaula Survey Manager, Partner
Kathryn Welch, P.E.Opelika Engineering Manager, Partner
Assists clients with early-stage site selection and project feasibility, leveraging creative and cost-effective solutions to evaluate possibilities and establish a path to successful development.
Evaluates potential project locations to determine their suitability for development based on site attributes.
Prepares detailed evaluations of site conditions and development opportunities.
Guides projects through regulatory approvals, zoning processes, and public hearings.
Develops initial layout plans and evaluates infrastructure needs to align with project visions.
Analyzes early civil requirements and utility availability to support budgeting and design.
Formulates long-term storm drainage and retention strategies for development sites.
Provides civil design solutions for both public and private sector clients, navigating complex regulatory environments from initial concept to completion.
Designs layouts, grading, and utilities for subdivisions and multi-family residential communities.
Delivers civil site design for commercial centers, business parks, and industrial facilities.
Plans and designs municipal and private utility connections, including water and sewer systems.
Designs retention, detention, and drainage systems to manage runoff and satisfy regulatory requirements.
Designs roadway improvements, access points, and connectivity infrastructure to facilitate safe traffic flow.
Delivers comprehensive surveying and mapping solutions using advanced field and aerial technology to provide precise and complete data.
Uses aerial imagery to create accurate, scaled maps and spatial data.
Deploys aerial drone technology for rapid, high-resolution data acquisition.
Captures three-dimensional point clouds and high-resolution overhead imagery.
Translates raw field measurements and aerial captures into actionable design-ready data.
Conducts remote inspections of power lines, pipelines, and other utility corridors using aerial imagery.
Maps narrow, linear paths for roads, rail, or utility transmission routes.
Monitors earthwork progress and structural installations to verify alignment with design specifications.
Utilizes subsurface imaging technology to locate buried utilities and underground structures non-destructively.
Performs highly detailed land surveys adhering to strict national standards for commercial real estate transactions.
Establishes legal property lines and right-of-way limits for developments and public routes.
Documents the exact horizontal and vertical positions of completed infrastructure and utility installations.
Provides on-site layout and staking to direct grading and structural placement.
Uses high-precision terrestrial scanner technology to capture detailed 3D spatial environments.
Supports residential builders with lot fits, site plans, house staking, and foundation surveys.
Prepares official documentation to certify building elevations for flood insurance and zoning compliance.
Compiles, manages, and analyzes spatial and geographic data for municipal and regional planning.
Assists clients with environmental regulations, assessments, and compliance to address site-specific natural resource requirements.
Ensures projects are executed accurately in the field, helping manage transitions from design to final built reality.
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