CIVIL + LAND DEVELOPMENT

PVE offers Civil Engineering and Land Development services that include the design of the built environment and preparation of land for construction and other uses that are safe, sustainable and efficient. Our attention to detail, innovative designs, commitment to sustainability and safety, and our collaboration with clients and consulting teams set us apart.

CIVIL ENGINEERING | LAND PLANNING | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | SURVEY

PVE does not provide Landscape Architecture or Survey Services in the state of New York.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

PVE’s Civil Engineering services for single family, multi-family and commercial building projects as well as roadways, bridges, utility systems and other infrastructure include:

  • Site Planning and Design

  • Stormwater Management

  • Sanitary Sewers and Wastewater Facilities

  • Water Supply Systems and Treatment Facilities

  • Parks & Recreation Facilities

  • Local, State, and Federal Permitting

  • Municipal Engineering

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LAND PLANNING

With decades of experience in Land Planning, PVE’s team of qualified professionals utilizes a consultative approach to gain a firm grasp of our client’s unique vision to create innovative solutions which meet their goals. Our team has a broad range of experience solving complex planning challenges.

  • Site Analysis

  • Zoning Analysis

  • Land Use Design

  • Site and Master Planning

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

PVE’s Landscape Architecture services address the design and planning of outdoor spaces with a focus on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing environments that are in harmony with their natural surroundings.

  • Hardscape Design

  • Landscape Design

  • Construction Documents

  • Project Management

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SURVEY

PVE is an established leader in the demarcation of property boundaries, topographical data collection, and mapping. By utilizing the most current equipment and technology, PVE ensures that the resulting surveys are prepared with precision and accuracy.

  • ALTA Surveys

  • Boundary & Existing Condition Surveys

  • Topographic Surveys

  • Construction Layout & Staking

  • UAV

Featured Projects

  • Arsenal 201 Apartments (Phase II)

    Use: Multifamily
    Client: Milhaus
    Project Size: 5-story, 343-unit apartment building that wraps a 6-level parking garage with 445 spaces.
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Services: Civil, Environmental Consulting, Survey, Landscape Architecture

    Recognition: Named 2023 Best New Multifamily Project of the Year by NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter.

    Image courtesy of Milhaus.

  • Photo of UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

    UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

    Type: Commercial Development
    Client: UPMC
    Project Size: 15 acres
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Services: Master Planning, Site Layout and Grading, Sewer and Utility Design, Public Infrastructure Design for Access, Landscape Architecture, Stormwater Management, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, PA DEP Permitting, Construction Administration

  • Rendering of Edge 1909 from above.

    Edge 1909

    Use: Multi-Use Facility
    Client: The NRP Group
    Project Size: 364 apartment units
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Services: Survey, Concept Development, Stormwater Management, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Entitlements, Design Development, Grading, Custom Detailing, Landscape Architecture, Fixtures and Furnishing

  • Master Plan image of Traditions of America: Rose Ridge.

    Traditions of America: Rose Ridge

    Type: Residential Redevelopment (Former Golf Course)
    Client: Traditions of America
    Project Size: 172-acre site containing 260 units with .854 acres of wetland-impacted areas
    Location: Allison Park, PA, Allegheny County

    Services: Civil, Environmental Assessment and Remediation, Planning, Stormwater Management

  • Rockwell Park

    Use: Commercial
    Client: ICON Development
    Project Size: 20 acres of land and approximately one-half million SF of mixed-use office/commercial space
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Services: Civil Engineering and Survey. Permitting including City Zoning Entitlements, DOMI Public Improvement Permits, PWSA Permits, and PA DEP NPDES Permits

  • Drone shot of Pitt Ohio Harmar

    Pitt Ohio Harmar

    Use: Office Building & Terminal
    Client: Pitt Ohio
    Project Size: 32 acres
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Services: Land Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Assistance with LEED Certification, which achieved Gold Certification