CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Transforming a big-picture vision into reality takes deep expertise and relentless attention to detail. Factors such as a site’s unique characteristics and topography, drainage opportunities and constraints, and how regulations will influence the design are essential. At AHBL, our civil engineers investigate the land, define project constraints, anticipate regulatory impacts, and consider construction realities to craft solutions that maximize development and allow projects to move forward with confidence.

Whether it’s designing utility systems, optimizing layouts, ensuring ADA compliance, or doing early value engineering, we deliver clarity when it matters most. We collaborate with all disciplines and design from the ground up.

No matter the civil engineering project, our design reflects the long view: resilient and responsive to community needs.

What Sets AHBL Apart

AHBL’s civil engineering team combines decades of experience with deep knowledge of local codes, project constraints, and communities. From the first concept sketch to the final punch list, we bring hands-on leadership and seasoned thinking to every challenge. With an eye on the details and the long view in mind, we design sites, systems, and solutions that work, not just on paper, but in the field.

Built-In Collaboration

Civil engineering doesn’t happen in isolation here. We integrate with our other disciplines from day one. Clients don’t get a single discipline. They get a whole team, in sync.

Early Insights that Prevent Late-Stage Surprises

Because of our experience in site analysis and permitting, we foresee conflicts and design to streamline reviews. Clients trust us to ask the right questions during design to minimize construction impacts.

Local Knowledge That Speeds Up the Process

We know how jurisdictions work and how to work with them. Whether it’s Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, the Tri-Cities, or all the jurisdictions in between, our civil engineering team brings regional fluency and relationships that keep things moving.

Practical Designs, Not Just Theoretical Ones

We’re known for designs that contractors want to build. We think about phasing, access, grading, and cost as part of the concept sketches to ensure our idea fits within the project goals.

Responsiveness That’s More Than Just Email Speed

We show up to the job site. From the first site walk and throughout project construction, we believe that onsite meetings and working with the team to provide solutions is key to our success and is what sets us apart. We respond during crunch time. At AHBL, responsiveness means making your priorities our priorities.

Our Engineering Solutions

  • Erosion and Sedimentation Control

    Our civil engineers prepare erosion and sedimentation control plans that meet regulatory requirements while keeping construction projects efficient and safe.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Clear analysis to help project managers and owners make confident early decisions.

  • Grading and Site Planning

    Efficient use of land that supports planned infrastructure and improves the built environment.

  • Roadway Design

    Civil engineering services for municipal design, complete streets, and transportation planning.

  • Sanitary Sewer and Water Systems

    Reliable design that keeps communities safe and compliant.

  • Site Development

    Feasibility studies, optimizing site layout, and final grading are just a few of the solutions we use to anticipate long-term operations and maintenance. Our work supports private development and public infrastructure while always keeping in mind budgets and schedules.

  • Stormwater Management

    Managing stormwater in the Pacific Northwest demands rigor. Our team blends technical expertise with environmental engineering practices that align with sustainability goals, protect natural resources, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

    AHBL develops SWPPPs that are practical for contractors to implement, while also satisfying the strict requirements of local jurisdictions and NPDES permits. We think ahead, addressing phasing, site access, and material storage so clients can maintain compliance without slowing down their schedule.

  • Value Engineering/Plan Review

    AHBL’s value engineering offers a systematic approach to feedback that saves time and reduces risk across development projects. AHBL also partners with agencies to provide plan review as needed.

See the Vision Come to Life

  • Bryant Montessori Elementary School

    Transforming a legacy school into a future‑ready learning environment

  • Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital

    New state-of-the-art facility will be the only Level II pediatric trauma center in western Washington

  • Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Cascade Core Remodel

    This remodel improved accessibility to the central hub of campus

  • Uplands Master Planned Community

    Guiding a 320‑acre vision from rezoning to buildout

  • Vancouver Logistics II

    339,00 SF warehouse supports industrial growth with integrated design solutions

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Our Partners Say It Best
  • They’re well-versed in navigating jurisdictional and legal requirements. They’ve worked in the districts we work in and already know the people and hurdles. That’s a huge asset.
    Steven, Integrus