Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services in Livonia, MI
Founded in 1961 by Edward J. McNeely and William M. Lincoln, our firm has evolved from a civil engineering and land surveying practice into a leading provider of environmental design services for the solid waste industry. Our principalsMichael Dwyer, P.S., Ann Wilson, and Allen Visel, P.E.lead a team of experienced professionals committed to delivering projects on time and within budget. We specialize in civil engineering, land surveying, and landfill design, utilizing state-of-the-art CAD software and 3D surface modeling to ensure precision in every project. Our focus on superior customer service and attention to detail has earned us a loyal client base, with over 90% of our business coming from repeat clients.We serve commercial, industrial, institutional, and public sector clients across Michigan and nationally, offering tailored solutions from concept through construction. Our expertise in municipal consulting, permitting coordination, and construction project management ensures seamless execution of complex projects. Strategic partnerships with specialty firms allow us to provide comprehensive services while maintaining our core strengths. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize innovative design solutions and timely delivery to meet evolving client needs in the solid waste management and civil engineering sectors.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Landfill Design
Landfill Gas Systems
Mortgage Surveys
Environmental Design
Construction Project Management
Permitting Coordination
3D CAD Modeling
Site Grading
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined experience in civil engineering and landfill design.
- Our 3D CAD modeling ensures accurate grading and construction quantity estimates.
- Over 90% of our clients return for repeat projects due to our reliability.
- We serve Michigan and nationwide clients with tailored project solutions.
- Our team coordinates permitting and construction management for seamless delivery.
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services for municipal, commercial, and industrial projects. Our expertise includes site planning, grading, stormwater management, and utility design. Using advanced 3D CAD modeling, we ensure precise construction layouts and accurate quantity estimates, minimizing change orders and reducing costs for clients.
Land Surveying
Our ALTA/ASCM surveys and boundary surveys support land development, infrastructure projects, and property transactions. We utilize modern technology to deliver accurate topographic data, easement drafting, and construction staking for residential, commercial, and industrial sites across Michigan and beyond.
Landfill Design
We specialize in landfill permitting, construction drawings, and operational support. Our team designs landfill cells, final cover systems, and leachate management solutions using 3D modeling to optimize airspace utilization and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for municipal and private waste facilities.
Landfill Gas Systems
Our engineers design landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) for compliance with EPA NSPS standards. We create systems for flare operations, renewable energy projects, and offsite gas utilization, ensuring efficient monitoring and reduced operational impacts for waste management clients.
Mortgage Surveys
We conduct mortgage surveys to verify property boundaries and identify encroachments for real estate transactions. These surveys ensure compliance with lending requirements and provide critical data for commercial and residential property owners during mortgage processes.
People
Michael Dwyer
Principal, P.S.
Michael Dwyer leads surveying operations with over 30 years of experience in ALTA surveys and land development projects. He ensures technical excellence and client satisfaction through precise data collection and regulatory compliance for commercial and industrial clients.
Ann Wilson
Principal
Ann Wilson oversees project management and client relations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver civil engineering solutions. Her focus on timely execution and budget adherence has strengthened long-term partnerships with municipal and private sector clients.
Allen Visel
Principal, P.E.
Allen Visel directs landfill design and environmental engineering services, leveraging expertise in 3D modeling and waste management systems. He ensures innovative, compliant solutions for landfill operations and gas collection systems across national projects.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide site planning, grading, stormwater management, utility design, and construction documentation for municipal, commercial, and industrial projects.
Do you specialize in landfill design?
Yes, we specialize in landfill permitting, construction drawings, gas collection systems, and operational support for municipal and private waste facilities.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Livonia, Michigan, and serve clients nationwide with projects in commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.
How do you ensure project accuracy?
We use 3D CAD modeling and advanced surveying technology to ensure precise grading, construction layouts, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Can you handle complex permitting processes?
Our team coordinates permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring timely approvals for land development and environmental projects.
What surveying services are available?
We offer ALTA/ASCM surveys, boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking for residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects.
Reviews (4)
Adam Baines
Jan 09, 2022
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Critical: Professionalism Front desk told me they are too busy to do Land Surveying and hung up before i could even finish talking. Very friendly.
Jeffrey Jones Jr
Nov 10, 2021
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I can't say enough about how much Chris and his crew helped me. I needed a mortgage survey on short notice. The crew was professional, competant and produced an excellent report. Chris also helped me with questions afterwards. Excellent value for the price charged.
Becky Phelps
Apr 29, 2018
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Although their website suggests they are very responsive, this is not the case. We made contact with a surveyor in the office and sent information with survey request and called several times over the course of a month with no return call. ever. (Note: this was an old survey they had done previously, so just needed an update.) Upon asking the person answering the phone for a suggestion as we did not understand the lack of responsiveness, we received a return call with suggested alternate local surveyors to contact! Would have been more understandable if we had received this information a month prior. Disappointing and frustrating for sure.
Michael Harm
Dec 17, 2017
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I've ordered many surveys with them for work. They've always been done in a timely fashion, are responsive if there any issues and have given good customer service when I have called them.
