Civil Engineering

Introduction

Civil Engineering is a broad class of engineering disciplines dealing with public works projects such as roads, sewers, water mains and structures like homes, retaining walls and bridges. Since 1976, NTI has employed the largest collection of private sector Civil Engineers on the North Olympic Peninsula. Our engineering services are most often related to the provision of home sites and/or amenities for the citizens of and visitors to the North Olympic Peninsula. The following list of engineering services will help explain how we invest in our community.

Subdivision of Land

NTI’s Civil Engineers routinely provide support for our staff of Planners and Surveyors in their processing of subdivisions. Typically, engineered plans for drainage, sewage, water supply and access will be needed before the new subdivision will be allowed. This in-house support helps expedite the project and minimize the cost of the project.

Streets, Roads & Parking Lots

Individual clients and/or cities and counties often need streets, roads and parking lots designed. This task involves the design of the paving surface, the geometric design of the facility, the design of drainage control and attention to the amount of excavation.

Water Supply

  1. Source: Water supply begins with a well, spring or existing supply; most rural water comes from well or spring systems.
  2. Storage: Water storage is usually accomplished in aboveground reservoirs which need to be sized correctly, structurally sound and located upon stable ground.
  3. Distribution: The delivery of water requires property sized pipelines that meet government regulations.
  4. Planning: The state requires that water systems have current comprehensive plans. NTI works with water purveyors to maintain these documents.

Sanitary Sewers

  1. Onsite: Rural areas are typically served with septic tank and drain field systems. Alternative technology systems have allowed the use of land, which was not possible in the past. NTI’s septic design team of contacts are known statewide for their expertise in this field.
  2. Municipal: City sewage solutions usually involve deep trench gravity sewers, which require strict control of depth, grade, and coordination with other underground facilities.

Storm Drainage

  1. Water Quantity: Increasing the amount of paving or roof area can increase the amount of runoff. Downstream homes or property may be affected. NTI routinely designs storm water control facilities to meet government regulations.
  2. Water Quality: Increased runoff often results in a decrease in water quality. NTI routinely designs storm water quality control facilities to meet government regulations.

Soils and Earthwork

Soil conditions are extremely important to the successful completion of a project. NTI’s geotechnical staff is capable of evaluating existing soil conditions and making recommendations for solving specific site problems.

Site Development

The development of a site involves all of the disciplines identified above in a coordinated action toward a common goal.

Construction Management and Inspection

Proper construction management will save money and time. For example, the coordination of inspections will help reduce contractor down time and waste. NTI’s construction inspection team is the most experienced on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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