SERVICES | Land Development

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

LIST OF SERVICES

Due Diligence

Conceptual Design Horrocks’ qualified planners perform the zoning research and agency coordination needed to develop thorough schematic layouts. Site Assessment We conduct feasibility studies to identify the constraints of a site, including topography, city codes, utility infrastructure, site-adjacent features, and other pertinent factors. Site Modeling & Optimization Horrocks uses technology that enhances the site modeling and optimization process. Our clients benefit from rapid concept development using software that optimizes grading, utilities, and site layouts with detailed cost estimates.
Land Survey

Boundary & Typography Our licensed professionals research the survey data of record, perform field surveys, then process the data into surface models to be used as the design base. Subdivision Platting We research and collect documents from past agreements, plats, as-builts, and ordinances to prepare preliminary and final plats in accordance with all applicable standards. Construction Staking We provide construction staking services, including staking for roadways, parking lots, buildings, utilities, property corners, and more.
Design

Grading & Drainage Our engineers utilize existing conditions data and unique site modeling and optimization technology to complete hydrologic studies and prepare thorough grading and drainage plans. Utility Design Working with our in-house Utilities Department, our engineers design utilities, identify potential conflicts, propose design solutions, and ensure coordination between stakeholders to minimize development costs. Construction Administration We provide timely communication, construction conferences, bidding services, site visits, shop drawing reviews, payment administration, and inspection reports.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

We provide a variety of support services to ensure a quality product that is delivered on time and within budget. The Site and Land Development Team provides comprehensive, professional services in the following areas:

Construction Management

Our staff of resident and field engineers, inspectors, and office personnel are trained to identify potential conflicts and provide sound solutions for Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) projects focused on heavy civil and transportation infrastructure. We utilize proven partnering strategies to develop trusting relationships and implement a Quality Management Plan (QMP) to track testing and documentation for project compliance.

Entitlements & Permitting

We have expert knowledge of current laws, regulations, and procedures allowing us to offer guidance pertaining to permitting. We coordinate regularly with federal, state, and local agencies to assist clients in obtaining Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Permits, State Stream Alteration Permits, Floodplain Development Permits, Wetland Delineations, and Nighttime Highway Construction Noise Permits.

Infastructure Planning & Design

From small campus projects to multi-thousand-acre residential developments, Horrocks can provide the technical expertise to master plan, design, document, and implement the comprehensive infrastructure essential for each specific site. Our engineers and planners utilize the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology to assure the best possible result for residential, industrial, retail, office, and mixed-use developments.

Land Surveying

We provide professional survey services with great attention to our clients’ needs. Over the years, we have successfully completed numerous control, aerial mapping, ALTA/ASCM, boundary, high-definition 3D laser scanning, as-built, hydrographic, right-of-way, topographic mapping, LiDAR surveys, and construction surveys.

LiDAR:
We offer Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanning, which provides a complete capture of the project site, eliminates the need for unnecessary return trips, and improves safety for surveyors. Our Leica Pegasus: Two truck-mounted LiDAR unit produces extremely detailed 360° scans in a fraction of the time, providing faster data collection and overall cost savings.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SURVEY:
Horrocks is a complete end-to-end drone data collection provider. We collect, analyze, and distribute aerial data quickly and cost effectively by utilizing standard equipment combined with newer platforms such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our projects range in scope from large-scale transportation projects to small parcels of land.

Landscape Architecture

Whether planning and designing a themed municipal park and trail system or providing landscaping and aesthetics for a water or sewer pump station project, our priority is to listen to the client, public, and facility users to create a space that complements the existing community and environment. Horrocks emphasizes the importance of creating design themes that are timeless and allow for individual interpretation. Specific design elements should work together as a unified whole to include buildings, sculptural elements, plantings, irrigation systems, site drainage, erosion control, lighting, paved maintenance areas, security, etc. Our team develops project management plans that are specific to each project. They focus on the team; collaboration; and properly managing the quality, schedule, and budget of each project. This approach helps maximize project quality and efficiency through the coordination of work tasks and the development of specific project delivery plans.

Master Planning & Studies

Horrocks has successfully delivered planning projects for numerous regions, transportation corridors, state highways, and local roads in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. Our firm has built its reputation by consistently providing high-quality transportation planning and design. We have developed a broad range of services to aid in master planning, including: simulation/visioning, traffic demand modeling, traffic impact studies, cost determinations, traffic design, GIS, corridor planning, corridor operations, alternatives analysis, innovative intersections and interchanges, and multimodal planning (bike, pedestrian, and transit).

Neighborhood & Community Planning

The combined experience of our municipal and land development groups has given us valuable insight into the development process both as support staff to the city reviewing applications and as the applicant’s representative working for developers. We have successfully taken hundreds of projects through city approval processes in various municipalities. We have partnered with different cities in completing more than 25 facility impact fee analysis plans, code revisions, and infrastructure master plans in the last 10 years. We know and understand the city processes from multiple perspectives and can effectively carry a project through approvals from start to finish.

Parks & Trails Planning & Design

Horrocks’ planning and urban design team members create solutions that combine thorough analysis, economic practicality, environmental responsibility, and cultural awareness. A community that is safe for pedestrians and bicyclists will draw new residents and keep current residents happy. It means a better quality of life that Horrocks is committed to providing. We have experience in walkable/bikeable community planning, which includes trail design and planning, sidewalk design, bicycle lane design, traffic calming measures, and more. We can meet our client’s goals, large or small, and will make sure that their vision of a community becomes a success.

Subdivision Design

With the increasing demands for housing, we plan and design residential developments that integrate the natural and built environments into sustainable communities that will benefit citizens. As a full-service civil engineering and professional services consultant, we can provide any service needed for subdivision design and platting. We work closely with clients to meet the unique needs of each development, ultimately enhancing the lives of the residents.

Sustainable Development & Design

To meet increasing demands on transportation, every mode must be accessible, connected, and utilized, creating dynamic communities. We implement cutting-edge technology and use data to enhance travel efficiencies and interconnectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists. Sustainable transportation systems result in an improved environment, economy, and overall quality of life.

Traffic Studies

Transportation systems provide vital connections for our communities, producing greater mobility and economic vitality. Our diverse portfolio has established our reputation as one of the premier firms providing quality planning, design, and construction management of highways, freeways, and local roadways. Horrocks’ traffic resume includes impact studies for small and large developments as well as large, regional traffic studies requiring travel demand modeling, complex traffic operations, and simulation models. We understand the vital needs for addressing all modes of traffic, including mass and pedestrian transit, and can successfully address those needs in any given community.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Transit systems connect people with resources, recreation, and employment. That is why high-quality transit design is so important to the social and economic well-being and sustainability of our communities. Over the years, Horrocks has developed a broad range of services to aid in the coordination, planning, and design of heavy railway, light rail, bus, and active transportation projects. Recently, we have expanded those transit services to include capital development program management, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) project controls, and interagency coordination.

Freight Rail Design

Our rail engineers provide skilled insight in full-service railway engineering projects involving track, site infrastructure, layout, and new development for rail-served businesses and industrial parks. We design and service these railroads nationwide, providing planning, land surveying, design, and construction management services for numerous railroad facility types, ranging from yards and terminals to main lines and corridors. Our team also includes freight rail experts, experienced in identifying opportunities to maximize potential in every project we engage in.  

Transportation Design

Our transportation team develops roadway designs tailored to meet each site’s specific goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with developers, state DOTs, and third-party stakeholders, our designers ensure all essential elements for a successful design are incorporated. Our specialized services include roadway and intersection design, utility coordination and design, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), right-of-way services, surveying, and more.

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