The Eden Group

Comprehensive civil design and permitting services for residential and commercial developments, covering grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure.

• Grading Plans

  Preparation of precise and rough grading plans that adhere to local building codes, including cut and fill calculations and site elevation design.

• Drainage & Hydrology

  Hydrological assessments and design of collection systems, stormwater planters, drywells, catch basins, and pipes to ensure structural integrity and code compliance.

• Low Impact Development (LID) & WQMPs

  Preparation of Low Impact Development designs and Water Quality Management Plans to satisfy municipal stormwater quality requirements.

• Shoring Design

  Structural and earth retention solutions including temporary and permanent shoring systems for complex excavations.

• Street Improvements

  Design of public right-of-way improvements, dedications, and street access modifications in coordination with municipal agencies.

• Erosion Control & SWPPP

  Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and erosion control design to protect sites during and after construction.

• Utility & Sewer Design

  Civil design for local utility distributions, water systems, and sewer connections.

• MEP Engineering

  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services coordinated for building development projects.

• Geotechnical Coordination

  Liaising with soils engineers to coordinate foundation and slope designs based on laboratory soils reports.

Structural design and analysis for hillside residences, commercial structures, and industrial facilities.

• Structural Plans

  Creation of detailed wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structural drawings conforming to the latest building codes.

• Hillside Engineering & Caisson Design

  Specialized structural designs for hillside developments, utilizing soldier piles, caisson systems, and structural framing.

• Retaining Wall Design

  Engineering of permanent retaining structures to manage complex grading and slope challenges.

• Seismic Retrofit & Analysis

  Evaluation of existing buildings and development of seismic retrofitting plans for code compliance and safety.

• Structural Inspections & Observations

  On-site structural observations and field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and construction schedules.

Pre-construction research, zoning analysis, and permit navigation to determine project viability.

• Feasibility Studies & Site Planning

  Initial property assessments, slope band analyses, and Floor-Area-Ratio calculations to define development constraints.

• Permit Processing

  Agency coordination and navigation through strict local overlays, specific plan areas, and municipal reviews.

• Land Surveying

  Topographical mapping and property line surveys to establish baseline data for architectural and civil designs.

• Public Works Research

  Analysis of public infrastructure requirements, right-of-way constraints, and municipal engineering guidelines.

Owner representative services from design development through project closeout.

• Value Engineering

  Collaborating with design teams to identify cost-saving modifications that maintain code compliance and structural integrity.

• Scheduling & Estimation

  Development of construction timelines and budgeting to control project costs and delivery dates.

• Design Development Coordination

  Managing coordination between architects, engineers, and specialty contractors to reduce project delays.