Building Design

GEA maintains a specialized staff of Engineers and Designers to provide a multi-disciplined team to address the challenges of building design. This group specializes in site planning and design, architectural planning, geotechnical investigation, foundation design, structural design, flooring and roofing systems evaluation and design, mechanical and electrical engineering, and environmental analysis and permitting

Professionals have formal academic training at the bachelors and masters levels, and professional engineering and architectural licenses; environmental investigators are licensed as industrial hygienists; geologists and environmental scientists have formal academic training. training at the bachelors and masters levels.

Specialized capabilities include use of accepted as well as innovative engineering design practices, computerized calculations and modeling, AutoCad drawing development by Designers and Engineers, development of Technical Specifications, Schedules, Cost Estimates, Contract Documents, Bid Packages, and Permit Applications.

Environmental issues such as air quality, asbestos, lead paint, odor, etc. are addressed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist and other environmental professionals.

These capabilities have been applied on a wide range of projects, including: Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Solid Waste Transfer, Recycling And Process Facilities, Institutions, Petroleum Facilities, Industrial Manufacturing Plants, DOD Facilities, Service Stations, Postal Facilities, Apartment Buildings, Commercial & Retail Department stores, Bus Companies, Golf Courses, Schools, and Municipal Buildings.