Commercial Property Civil Engineering
Engineering for Business Success
We provide the civil engineering expertise that turns business ideas into a profitable reality. We partner with developers, investors, and national brands to create sites that are functional, compliant, and customer-focused, getting you to market faster and maximizing your return on investment.
The commercial sector is diverse, and each project type has its own challenges and opportunities. Our engineering services are designed to address these specific needs and deliver value for our clients.
We tackle key commercial challenges:
Meeting the Needs of the Commercial Sector
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Accessible layouts for retail, restaurants, and car washes, with ADA-compliant designs.
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Robust infrastructure for high traffic use, supported by Geotechnical Engineering.
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Eco-friendly systems to reduce costs, using Civil & Environmental Engineering Services.
Retail & Shopping Centers
We design retail environments that attract and retain customers. Our expertise includes optimising parking layouts for maximum capacity and flow, safe and intuitive pedestrian circulation, site visibility, and full compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Restaurant Franchises
Our team specialises in developing sites for national restaurant chains where brand consistency and operational efficiency are key. We design drive-thru lanes for optimal geometry and flow, engineer and permit special infrastructure like grease interceptors, and ensure every site meets corporate brand standards while meeting all local codes.
Gas Stations & Car Washes
These high-traffic sites require specialist engineering. We design for efficient vehicle circulation, foundation design for fuel canopies and buildings and address the complexities of underground storage tanks. For car washes, we engineer sophisticated drainage, water reclamation, and utility systems to support high-volume operations.
Office Buildings
We provide the foundation engineering for modern professional environments. Our services include geotechnical analysis for multi-story structures, design of surface lots and parking garages and engineering robust utility and stormwater systems to support high-density office complexes.
Our Team’s Experience with Industry Leaders
The RSP Engineers team, including our senior leadership, has worked on projects for some of the biggest names in the country throughout their careers, including companies like Target, McDonalds, BJ’s, Wawa and Chick-fil-A.
This experience, gained at previous firms, has given us a first-hand understanding of the high quality standards, fast track schedules and specific processes required by national chains and franchises.
When you work with RSP, you’re not just hiring an engineering firm; you’re getting the combined experience of a team that has delivered projects for industry leaders. We know what it takes to guide your project from concept to grand opening, meeting the tough requirements of top national brands.
Permitting for Commercial Ventures
Commercial development requires harmonizing public regulations with private sector brand standards. Successfully navigating this process is critical to keeping projects on time and budget. We have extensive experience managing the entire permitting process from initial site plan review to final Certificate of Occupancy.
We take care of the site development permits, we navigate the entitlement process with local authorities, securing zoning changes, special use permits, and site plan approvals required for mission-critical facilities. Our experience working with city/municipal and county governments across the country means a smooth and efficient process.
We manage all commercial permits, including building permits, driveway and access permits from transportation authorities, and special permits for signage and grease interceptors to get you open for business.
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