The WLB Group
We Help Your Vision Become A Reality Through Responsible & Innovative Design
About the firm
The WLB Group is a multi-disciplinary design and engineering practice specializing in civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, hydrology, surveying, and construction management. Founded in 1981, it provides comprehensive services for public and private sector projects across the Southwest United States, guiding developments from initial property investigation through construction. The group serves clients from offices in Arizona and Nevada, utilizing an integrated approach to deliver sustainable and responsible community designs.
- Established
- 1981
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Water / Wastewater Engineering
People
William C. WalkerCo-Founder
Michael G. ByrneCo-Founder
Capabilities
Planning
The WLB Group guides projects from initial property investigation through entitlement, handling due diligence, zoning analysis, rezoning applications, public hearing representation, and community outreach across Arizona and Nevada.
- Due Diligence and Property Investigation
- Zoning Code Analysis and Interpretation
- Rezonings and General Plan/Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Physical Site Planning
- Public Hearing Representation
- Community Outreach Programs
Civil Engineering
The WLB Group delivers civil engineering for both private and public projects, covering roadway design, site grading, water and sewer systems, stormwater pollution prevention, earthwork analysis, and construction cost estimating.
- Roadway Design
- Site Grading and Drainage Design
- Water and Sewer System Design
- Dry Utility Coordination
- Earthwork Analysis
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Permitting
Hydrology
The WLB Group performs floodplain studies and mapping, flood control planning, watershed identification, sediment transport analysis, and CLOMR/LOMR preparation and processing, including US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permitting.
- Floodplain Studies and Mapping
- Flood Control Planning
- Encroachment Analysis
- Watershed and 100-Year Floodplain Identification
- US Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permitting
- CLOMR/LOMR Preparation and Processing
- Sediment Transport Analysis
Landscape Architecture
The WLB Group designs parks and recreation facilities, streetscapes, athletic complexes, multi-use pedestrian trails, and native plant preservation plans, with additional expertise in riparian habitat mitigation and rainwater harvesting.
- Park and Recreation Facility Design
- Athletic and Non-Athletic Complex Planning and Design
- Streetscapes and Roadways
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Planting and Irrigation Design
- Native Plant Preservation Inventories and Plans
- Riparian Habitat Mitigation Design
- Multi-Use Pedestrian Trails
Survey
The WLB Group offers a full range of surveying services including ALTA/ACSM surveys, GPS-based geodetic surveys, topographic maps, subdivision platting, drone surveys, and construction staking.
- Boundary Verification and Surveys
- ALTA/ACSM Surveys
- GPS Based Geodetic Surveys
- Utility Surveys
- Topographic Maps
- Subdivision Platting
- Construction Staking
- Legal Descriptions
- As-Built Plans
- Drone Surveys
Construction Management
The WLB Group manages construction from start to finish through surveillance, owner representation, contractor coordination, as-built review, and project closeout.
- Construction Surveillance
- Surveillance Logs
- Owner Representation
- Contractor Coordination and Issue Resolution
- As-Built Review
- Project Closeout
Urban Design
The WLB Group applies urban design principles to enhance community aesthetics and functionality as part of its multi-disciplinary planning and design approach.
Industries
Residential · Land Development · Government · Hospitality · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Highways & Roads · Stormwater & Flood Control
Projects
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