Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
For over 55 years, our firm has delivered comprehensive engineering and planning solutions, combining multidisciplinary expertise with a commitment to innovation. Our team of engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects collaborates to transform client visions into actionable, sustainable developments. We specialize in land planning, civil engineering, surveying, and water resource management, serving municipalities, developers, and private landowners across the Southeast. Our reputation for technical excellence and client-focused service has established us as a trusted partner in shaping future-ready communities. We integrate environmental stewardship with economic viability, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while exceeding client expectations.With offices in Georgia, Texas, and Florida, we provide localized expertise backed by decades of regional experience. Our investment in cutting-edge technology, including LiDAR drone services, ensures precision in every project phase from conceptual design to construction. We maintain deep relationships with regulatory agencies to streamline permitting processes for clients. Continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of industry advancements, maintaining high standards of service quality and reliability.
Services
Land Planning
Surveying
Civil Engineering
Arborist Services
Water Resources
Landscape Architecture
Stormwater Management
Tree Protection
Site Development
Permitting Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of combined experience in civil engineering and land development
- Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated engineering, planning, and design services
- We utilize cutting-edge LiDAR drone technology for surveying and mapping
- Our arborist division maintains expedited permitting relationships with local agencies
- We deliver comprehensive solutions from initial planning through construction administration
What people say
Technical expertise
Multidisciplinary approach
Regulatory knowledge
Innovative solutions
Project efficiency
Services
Land Planning
Our land planning services create comprehensive development strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. We analyze existing conditions, establish achievable goals, and develop implementation plans that balance economic viability with environmental sustainability. Our planners collaborate with engineers and landscape architects to deliver site-specific solutions that meet regulatory requirements while maximizing land value.
Surveying
We provide precise surveying services using advanced GPS and LiDAR technology for boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction layout. Our team conducts ALTA/ACSM surveys, subdivision plats, and easement documentation to support real estate transactions and development projects. Specialized services include accident site analysis and FEMA elevation certifications for floodplain management.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team designs infrastructure systems for stormwater management, sanitary sewer networks, and water distribution. We specialize in site development plans, erosion control measures, and sustainable design solutions that comply with local regulations. Services include feasibility studies, cost estimating, and construction administration for both public and private sector clients.
Water Resources
We address complex water resource challenges through hydrologic modeling, floodplain analysis, and stormwater best management practices. Our engineers design detention systems, stream restoration projects, and green infrastructure solutions that mitigate flooding while enhancing environmental quality. We assist clients with state and federal permitting for water-related development projects.
Arborist Services
Our ISA-certified arborists provide tree inventory assessments, risk evaluations, and preservation plans for development projects. We prepare specimen tree reports required for permitting, including detailed documentation of significant trees and mitigation strategies. Our Root Zone division facilitates expedited permitting through established relationships with local tree protection agencies.
People
Kenneth Wood
Principal | President
With over 30 years of experience, Kenneth leads our land planning division, specializing in master-planned communities and mixed-use developments. He holds a Professional Engineering license and LEED AP certification, focusing on sustainable design solutions.
Jonathan Howard
Principal | VP Surveying
As a Professional Land Surveyor, Jonathan oversees our surveying operations, bringing expertise in boundary resolution and construction layout. He manages teams utilizing the latest GPS and LiDAR technologies for precise data collection across complex sites.
Neil Schaap
Principal | VP Water Resources
Neil specializes in stormwater management with 25+ years of experience in hydrologic modeling and floodplain analysis. He holds a Professional Engineering license and Certified Floodplain Manager designation, directing technical teams on large-scale water infrastructure projects.
Matt Kaczenski
Principal | VP Engineering
Matt leads civil engineering projects with expertise in site development and sustainable infrastructure. A LEED AP-certified engineer, he focuses on integrating green design principles while managing complex permitting processes for commercial and residential developments.
John Harpring
Principal | VP Business Development
John drives strategic growth initiatives with 20+ years of experience in engineering and client relations. He maintains key industry partnerships and ensures our services align with evolving client needs across the Southeastern United States.
Questions
What types of projects does Planners & Engineers Collaborative handle?
We specialize in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments including parks, transportation infrastructure, and stormwater management systems across the Southeastern United States.
How does your multidisciplinary approach benefit clients?
Our integrated team of engineers, planners, and surveyors streamlines decision-making, reduces project timelines, and ensures cohesive solutions that address all development aspects from concept to completion.
What surveying technologies do you use?
We employ GPS systems, LiDAR drones, and traditional surveying equipment to deliver precise boundary determinations, topographic mapping, and construction layout services for complex sites.
How do you handle regulatory permitting processes?
Our team maintains strong relationships with local agencies and prepares comprehensive documentation to expedite permitting for land development, tree protection, and water resource projects.
What sustainability practices do you incorporate?
We integrate green infrastructure, low-impact development techniques, and environmental assessments to create sustainable solutions that balance ecological concerns with project requirements.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we serve municipalities, developers, and private landowners with customized engineering and planning solutions tailored to each project's unique needs and regulatory environment.
