LAND DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to land development that benefits both our clients and the community at large.
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Shield Engineering Group offers comprehensive engineering services.
LAND SURVEYING
Our in-house land surveying department and civil engineering team work together seamlessly.
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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Stormwater management is critical to success of any project or community and our team has decades of experience.
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MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Public infrastructure is the backbone of every town and city and residents deserve our expertise.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
We capture and manage the data needed to make informed and efficient decisions.
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Land Development Services Include:
- Due Diligence / Site Consultation
- Feasibility Study
- Multidiscipline Coordination
- Facilitate City Approval Process
- Final Design Documents
- Studies – Water, Wastewater and Flood
- Hydrological & Hydraulic Modeling
- Bid Phase Services
- Construction Phase Services
Providing Peace of Mind for North Texas Developers and Investors
Shield Engineering Group has established excellent working relationships with developers by providing efficient and technically sound design services. Because of our understanding of the development process and our client’s need to maximize the value of their property, Shield has developed a program focused on timely design, responsiveness and communication with stakeholders to stream line the development process. We maintain excellent working relationships with city personnel and understand the various city processes to facilitate moving projects forward through to plan approval. From small single-site plans to large multi-phase subdivisions, Shield has the expertise and technical capabilities to tackle the most challenging of sites with diligence and efficiency.
Land Surveying Services Include:
- Topographic Design Surveys
- Tree Surveys
- Boundary Surveys
- Title Surveys (ALTA/ACSM)
- Right-of-Way Mapping
- Platting
- Easement Exhibits & Descriptions
- Construction Staking
- As-Built Surveys
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services
Starting with the Right Data is Key
Shield Engineering Group’s experienced Land Surveying department provides surveying services to private land developers, public entities, contractors and property owners. By having an in-house land surveying department, this allows Shield better control of the schedule, quality assurance and complete survey data that is critical to every project.
Water Resources Engineering Services Include:
- Integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM)
- Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling
- Open Channel Systems
- Detention Analysis
- Floodplain Delineation
- FEMA Submittals (LOMR & CLOMR)
- Floodplain Development Permitting
- Water Quality System Analysis and Design
Avoiding Disasters Before They Happen
As development continues to spread, the community faces challenges with aging and undersized infrastructure. Shield Engineering Group has dedicated a team focusing on water resource challenges. We are experts in the integrated stormwater management manual. Nearly all proposed developments require some level of upstream and downstream assessment as well as onsite detention. We have utilized a variety of detention and water quality methods including: detention ponds, underground detention systems, pervious pavement, water quality and stormwater treatment systems. Shield’s team has the experience and technical abilities to complete the most challenging sites, whether it be a private site development or municipal capital improvement project.
Municipal Infrastructure Services Include:
- Water Distribution Systems
- Wastewater Distribution Systems
- Large Diameter Water and Wastewater Pipelines
- Stormwater Design and Rehabilitation
- Street, Roadway and Traffic Control Design
- Municipal Design Review Services
- Augmented City Staff Services
Attention to Detail Affects the Entire Community
Shield Engineering Group has extensive experience working with municipalities on public infrastructure projects involving new construction, expansion or rehabilitation/replacement. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality plans to the client on time and within budget. We are responsive to our client’s needs and follow through with our commitments to provide cost effective solutions. Our innovative designs remain sensitive to the needs of the public by minimizing impacts to property owners and providing positive outcomes to the overall community.
Geographic Information Systems Services Include:
- GIS Data Creation and Analysis
- Database Design
- Utility Mapping
- Zoning Maps
- Geocoding
- LiDAR Data Processing
- Creation of Digital Elevation Models (DEM), Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Triangulated Inverse Networks (TIN)
- Parcel Mapping
The Right Information to Inform the Right Decisions
Shield Engineering Group uses the latest technology to offer full-service custom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services. GIS systems allow municipalities and private owners to capture, manage and share information in a geographically referenced platform. Information including: parcels, utilities, pipeline locations, comprehensive land use plans and more, are displayed so that organizations can make more informed and efficient decisions for asset management and planning.