The EADS Group, Inc.

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About the firm

The EADS Group, Inc. is a multi-disciplined engineering, architectural and design practice. Headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, it designs cost-efficient, forward-thinking solutions that support and shape communities.

Established
1955
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Land Surveying · MEP · Mining Engineering · Owner's Engineer · Power & Utility Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Capabilities

Water and Wastewater

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Comprehensive engineering for municipal water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment systems.

  • Wastewater Treatment & Upgrades

    Process design, expansion, and equipment modernization for sewage and wastewater treatment facilities.

  • Water Storage & Treatment Systems

    Design and rehabilitation of potable water treatment, storage tanks, and chemical feeding systems.

  • Sanitary Sewer & Storm Separation

    Feasibility analysis and construction engineering to resolve system overflows and reduce infiltration.

  • Force Mains & Interceptors

    Routing and design of major wastewater force mains and interceptor sewers utilizing trenchless technologies.

Highways and Structures

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Structural engineering and roadway design for public transportation systems, highways, and bridges.

  • Highway & Roadway Design

    Corridor planning, geometry, and lane expansion in challenging terrains and sensitive environments.

  • Bridge Engineering & Superstructures

    Replacement, rehabilitation, and design of bridge structures using accelerated construction methods.

  • Bridge Inspection & NBIS Compliance

    Comprehensive condition assessment and safety inspections meeting National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Construction Inspection

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On-site quality assurance, construction management, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects.

  • Construction Management & Administration

    Project administration, scheduling, constructability reviews, and utility coordination.

  • Construction Inspection & Quality Assurance

    Full-time inspection, material testing oversight, and environmental monitoring.

Architecture

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Architectural design and interior planning for commercial, municipal, and historic facilities.

  • Facility Design & Planning

    Comprehensive design for municipal services, commercial development, and historic building retrofits.

  • Interior Design & Space Planning

    Space programming, interior layouts, and aesthetic detailing for commercial and recreational properties.

Site Development

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Civil engineering and site planning services to support commercial retail, community, and national park developments.

  • Site Planning & Feasibility Studies

    Conceptual layout, parking configuration, utility coordination, and grading design.

  • Stormwater Management & Drainage Design

    Development of erosion control and post-construction stormwater management plans.

Surveying and Mapping

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Professional land surveying, mapping, and vertical control for site design and engineering projects.

  • Topographic Surveying

    Detailed terrain mapping and physical feature location to support design engineering.

  • Boundary & Control Surveys

    Establishment of horizontal and vertical controls for infrastructure and site layout.

Environmental

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Handles permitting, assessment, and restoration work for regulated natural-resource projects.

  • Environmental Assessments and Permitting

    Conducts assessments, environmental clearances, and agency permit support.

  • Wetland and Stream Mitigation

    Maps ecological conditions and develops mitigation designs for sensitive watersheds.

Engineering support and utility coordination for power, fuel, and municipal utility systems.

Building Systems

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Provides engineering for building infrastructure systems.

  • Mechanical Systems

    Supports mechanical systems within building projects.

  • Electrical Systems

    Supports electrical systems within building projects.

  • Plumbing Systems

    Supports plumbing systems within building projects.

Supports municipal and public-space planning assignments.

  • Municipal Planning

    Assists with municipal planning needs.

  • Zoning Assistance

    Supports zoning-related project work.

  • Public Space Master Planning

    Develops master planning support for public spaces.

Mining and Geotechnical

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Supports ground, subgrade, and mining-related engineering assignments.

  • Geotechnical Investigation

    Investigates ground conditions for engineering decisions.

  • Subgrade Stabilization

    Develops stabilization support for subgrade conditions.

  • Mining Engineering Support

    Provides engineering support for mining-related work.

Grants and Funding

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Specialized assistance with grant applications and administration for infrastructure funding.

Industries

Government · Infrastructure · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Transportation · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Environmental & Remediation · Land Development · Commercial · Retail · Parks & Open Space · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Mining · Public Safety

Projects

Ligonier Diamond Renaissance Project

Ligonier, PA · Parks & Open Space · 2020 · Client: The Borough of Ligonier

Project details

Reconstruction and redesign of Ligonier's historic park to implement modern safety and maintenance features while preserving its historic context. The project involved grant coordination, master site planning, engineering design, PennDOT permitting, and full construction inspection.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge Replacement EB-117

Harrisburg West, PA · Bridges · 2018 · Client: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Project details

Rapid replacement of a three-span steel girder bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods. The project utilized weekend-only 59-hour closures to minimize traffic disruption and received the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors TQI Partnering Award.

Lewistown Narrows Route 22/322 Modernization

Lewistown, PA · Highways & Roads · Client: PennDOT

Project details

Expansion of a dangerous bottleneck into a four-lane highway squeezed between a mountainside and the historic Pennsylvania Canal. The design utilized a bifurcated alignment, a pin-pile mountain stabilization system, and the longest mechanically stabilized earth wall in the US, along with a dedicated Canal Park and wildlife habitat.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Bedford Springs Clubhouse

Bedford, PA · Hospitality · Client: Omni Hotels & Resorts

Project details

Design and reconstruction of a 4,500 square foot golf clubhouse replicating the historic exterior context of the original facility. The building features a state-of-the-art restaurant, bar, commercial kitchen, Golf ProShop, and outdoor dining.

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