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planning & design
The EARTHWORKS Group, Inc. is a turn-key planning and design consulting firm established in 1996. We provide Engineering, Survey, Environmental, Land Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Structural, Construction Management, Real Estate, Wetland Mitigation Banking, Project Marketing, and other consulting
services for public and private clients. We work closely with our clients during the design process to address
technical issues pertaining to stormwater, wastewater, water distribution, environmental, municipal, and other requirements. EARTHWORKS’ personnel has an excellent track record of obtaining necessary development permits from the multitude of local, state, and federal agencies.
It gives me great pleasure to
introduce The EARTHWORKS Group.
We started this consulting firm in
1996 with three employees, and
have grown into a multi-faceted, full
service engineering, environmental
and survey firm. We have created a ―one stop shop‖ for
our clients which enhances project coordination.
The company is organized into teams: Administration, Survey, Land Development, Environmental Services and
Marketing - each managed by a Team Leader. Team
Leaders meet every two weeks to discuss overall
operations and work out logistical issues with
coordination on our projects. Our projects have stretched
across the southeast from Mississippi through Georgia,
South Carolina and North Carolina. Additionally, we
partner with subject experts from across the United
States to create collaborative teams for large-scale
projects.
EARTHWORKS is a recognized leader in wetland and
environmental planning. Our team members have
excellent relationships with the Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) and State Environmental Agencies and are
known for their expertise in wetland delineation, planning
and permitting throughout the regulatory community. We
have built on this foundation to create an integrated
design team capable of managing land development and
vertical construction projects of all sizes.
In 2007, we moved into a new 15,000 SF headquarters
facility. This facility was designed to provide all
disciplines with adequate space for continued growth and
to improve efficiency with an open design studio. Our
office incorporates numerous Green Building features
such as the use of recycled materials,
high efficiency HVAC and lighting
systems and pervious parking. We have
included state-of-the-art security and
computer network systems, back-up
electrical power for emergencies,
impact resistant glazing for hurricane
survivability, and a conference/seminar
area that can accommodate large groups.
Our greatest asset, however, is our people. With a talent
and dedication that I am proud to be associated with, the
people of EARTHWORKS are ready to work for you.
About EARTHWORKS Steven G. Strickland, P.E., LEED AP
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Master Planned Communities create an
exciting opportunity for a developer to
establish a unique community with a sense of
place and a cohesive theme from start to
finish. The large scale of these projects
requires the commitment and expertise to
provide comprehensive design services, and
harmony of the design team with the
developer and construction team.
The preparation of a comprehensive land use
plan is vital to an attractive, functional
development. The different elements such as
transportation, drainage, infrastructure, and
housing needs must be carefully integrated to
create a balanced, viable plan.
Master planning for infrastructure, landscaping
and environmental features creates a solid
foundation to build from, and ensures
continuity throughout the life of the project,
which is essential for larger, multi-phase
projects.
Our planners apply the best planning practices,
sound engineering solutions, and our
knowledge of the region to capitalize on the
natural resources of a site. We create
purposeful communities that fit into the
landscape, offer a superior lifestyle for
residents, and maximize the return to the
developer.
Our knowledge gained from working with local
governments and jurisdictional agencies
enables our clients to benefit from our
experience with local and regional land use
issues, review processes, codes, and
ordinances. EARTHWORKS provides our clients
with the complete in-house expertise for total
site design. We use the latest technology to
coordinate each phase of a development
project, ensuring that schedules and budgets
are met.
Master Planning
QUEENS HARBOUR MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY Planning/Engineering/Construction Administration Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ben Thompson—Queens Harbour Assoc. 3306 Gaither Court Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 215-5295
We prepared a Master Plan for this 166 acre mixed use master planned community with single and multi-family residential, office professional, and commercial uses. This project includes a grand entrance with 1500LF of a divided boulevard spine road and an additional 15,500LF of 50 foot public dedicated right of way. A drainage study of the
adjacent areas was performed to ensure future design and maintenance requirements. The storm water master plan was created to guide the construction of each phase and allow the pass through of the upstream drainage basin. Resident access was granted via commercial frontage road connects into the South Strand Commons commercial development.
The Planned Unit Development zoning approved for the
project provided maximum flexibility for the client with a multitude of uses, providing over 1600 residential units for four tracts. Final developed density was significantly less,
which could be transferred into undeveloped phases. The infrastructure for the site was designed with future growth in mind and to provide seamless integration with adjoining properties.
Civil Engineering Services
Land PlanningLand Planning
Road & Highway DesignRoad & Highway Design
Stormwater System DesignStormwater System Design
Municipal Engineering DesignMunicipal Engineering Design
Subdivision InfrastructureSubdivision Infrastructure
Water & Wastewater Treatment DesignWater & Wastewater Treatment Design
Commercial Site PlanningCommercial Site Planning
Watershed AnalysisWatershed Analysis
Bid and Construction DocumentsBid and Construction Documents
Infrastructure PermittingInfrastructure Permitting
Zoning & EntitlementsZoning & Entitlements
Land Disturbance PermittingLand Disturbance Permitting
Marina DesignMarina Design
Environmental Services
Feasibility ResearchFeasibility Research
Critical Area DelineationsCritical Area Delineations
Dock Master PlansDock Master Plans
Joint State & Federal Dock PermittingJoint State & Federal Dock Permitting
Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsPhase I Environmental Site Assessments
Wetland ApproximationsWetland Approximations
Wetland DelineationsWetland Delineations
Threatened & Endangered Species ReportsThreatened & Endangered Species Reports
Critical Area Dock ApplicationsCritical Area Dock Applications
FEMA Letters of Map RevisionFEMA Letters of Map Revision
FEMA Letters of Map AmendmentsFEMA Letters of Map Amendments
FEMA NoFEMA No--Rise CertificationsRise Certifications
Joint State & Federal Marina PermittingJoint State & Federal Marina Permitting
Mitigation Bank & Feasibility AnalysisMitigation Bank & Feasibility Analysis
Compensatory Mitigation CoordinationCompensatory Mitigation Coordination
Wetland Impact Permit ApplicationsWetland Impact Permit Applications
Dock Permit ModificationsDock Permit Modifications
Dredging Permit ApplicationsDredging Permit Applications
General & Individual Mine ApplicationsGeneral & Individual Mine Applications
NPDES Stormwater Notice of IntentNPDES Stormwater Notice of Intent
Structural Engineering Services
Conceptual DesignConceptual Design
Building Structural AssessmentsBuilding Structural Assessments
Truss Package ReviewTruss Package Review
Foundation PlansFoundation Plans
Floor Framing PlansFloor Framing Plans
Roof Framing PlansRoof Framing Plans
Shop Drawing ReviewsShop Drawing Reviews
Field TestingField Testing
Opinion of Probable CostOpinion of Probable Cost
Deck/Dock/Walkway AssessmentsDeck/Dock/Walkway Assessments
Surveying Services
Topographic SurveysTopographic Surveys
Tree SurveysTree Surveys
Boundary SurveysBoundary Surveys
Wetland SurveysWetland Surveys
Waterway SurveysWaterway Surveys
Final House SurveysFinal House Surveys
Lot SurveysLot Surveys
Plot PlansPlot Plans
Foundation SurveysFoundation Surveys
Record DocumentsRecord Documents
Utility AsUtility As--Built SurveysBuilt Surveys
Elevation CertificatesElevation Certificates
Construction StakingConstruction Staking
Preliminary Subdivision PlatsPreliminary Subdivision Plats
Final Subdivision PlatsFinal Subdivision Plats
Combination PlatsCombination Plats
ALTA/ACSM Land Title SurveysALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys
Construction Management Services
Building Inspection ServicesBuilding Inspection Services
Construction ObservationConstruction Observation
Shop Drawing ReviewShop Drawing Review
Field TestingField Testing
Construction AdministrationConstruction Administration
CloseClose--Out DocumentsOut Documents
Record DocumentsRecord Documents
Special Inspections (IBC Chapter 17)Special Inspections (IBC Chapter 17)
Opinion of Probable CostOpinion of Probable Cost
Contractor Payment RequestContractor Payment Request
NPDES Phase 2 ComplianceNPDES Phase 2 Compliance
Third Party VerificationThird Party Verification
THE MULTI-DISCIPLINE
ADVANTAGE
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Stormwater Engineering
With the important role of protecting our
greatest natural resources, stormwater
management is a constantly evolving field
with ever-changing regulations and emerging
technology. Pollution water quality treatment,
prevention and flood control continually
challenge developers and local governments.
EARTHWORKS remains on the forefront in the
design of Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
to provide cutting edge solutions for our
clients. Our services range from commercial
stormwater management systems to
stormwater master plans and regional
watershed studies. We provide these services
to cities and counties, as well as private
landowners and developers.
We use our expertise in municipal stormwater
systems to design new systems focused on:
Providing BMP’s for each project
Reducing flooding during minor and major
storm events
Providing water quality improvements
Each development has its own set of special
circumstances which need to be addressed on a
case-by-case basis. There are no routine, easy
fixes, but rather integrated solutions specially
designed to meet your needs.
Services Available:
Stormwater Master Plans
Drainage Basin Studies
Hydraulic/Hydrologic Modeling
FEMA Permitting and Mapping
Drainage Retrofit Improvements
Capital Improvement Programs
Systems Design and Permitting
Construction Administration Services
Grant Applications
Stormwater Management Utilities
Public Presentations/Participation
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPP)
Our experience with water resources and
environmental quality creates a powerful
combination that effectively addresses
watershed problems associated with urban
development. We are skilled in the use of Low
Impact Development (LID) techniques that can
improve your project and your bottom line.
MELODY BASIN WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS Stormwater Engineering/Construction Administration Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Micki Fellner, Administrator 115 Highway 17 North Surfside Beach, SC 29575
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 913-6111
EARTHWORKS was retained by the Town of Surfside Beach to identify existing drainage problems and provide solutions. We identified the most vulnerable areas first, and prepared ICPR hydrologic models to simulate current and proposed drainage conditions. As part of the initial public participation process, letters and photos were received from residents to
identify where flooding was worst. This 800 ac. watershed was the first project, including portions that were within Horry County jurisdiction. An intergovernmental cost-sharing agreement was negotiated and the proposed improvements were completed at a cost of $933K. One of the major outfall routes was through intertidal ponds connected into the Murrells Inlet estuary. Four major road crossings in Garden
City were upgraded to account for tidally influenced conditions that severely restricted runoff during extreme high
tides. The project was given a significant test during Hurricane Floyd, which release 14 inches of rain within the watershed and with no significant in-home flooding reported.
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Civil Engineering
EARTHWORKS provides a full range of
services to developers, municipalities,
homeowner associations, architectural teams,
and construction companies. Our experience
covers a diversity of project types, including
residential subdivisions, commercial
developments, industrial parks, stormwater
improvements, and water and wastewater
distribution and treatment.
The design of road and stormwater systems is
the first step in the creation of a successful
project. State and local design requirements for
stormwater systems address water quality and
quantity issues. These must be balanced with
project aesthetics so that the finished product
is appealing to the consumer. The water and
sewer infrastructure must be designed to fit
within the site constraints and engineered to
meet State health standards for construction.
EARTHWORKS uses the latest CAD technology
to ensure accurate designs which integrate
multiple layers of information, while meeting all
of the Silver Fox Landing requirements of local,
state, and federal regulations. We field check
our designs to ensure that the project will work
at the site as well as it does on paper - a
project must be buildable to succeed.
Our Land Development Team draws on the
expertise of its staff members skilled in all
aspects of site engineering including: water and
wastewater utilities systems; drainage and
detention facilities; planning and zoning;
traffic; roadways; paving and site grading.
Special studies include:
Watershed Analysis
Hydraulic Analysis of Water Systems
Floodplain Determinations
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPP)
EARTHWORKS’ team members are skilled at
navigating through an increasingly complex
maze of regulatory requirements to minimize
risks and enhance possibilities. The Land
Development Team prides itself on problem
solving and is eager to work for you.
SILVER FOX LANDING Civil Eng./Modeling/Stormwater/Environmental Socastee, South Carolina
Allen Foxworth, Foxworth Development P.O. Box 31150 Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 215-4444
EARTHWORKS was retained by Foxworth Development to provide full scope civil engineering design services for a multi-phase residential development adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) near Myrtle Beach, SC. This site was divided into four phases with over 139 single family lots on 121 acres. The project also included an amenity area
with a pierhead and a community pool overlooking the waterway.
The project design included master planning the water, sewer and stormwater utilities to ensure a seamless transition between phases. The site was planned around a significant
hardwood river swamp which was utilized as a buffer behind many of the homes on the bluff. This project was completed successfully and the client was able to obtain additional
property adjacent to the first phase to build an additional 62 lots on 15 acres.
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Structural & MEP Design
EARTHWORKS can provide building system
engineering design services that you need
to construct your project. EARTHWORKS
provides a full range of structural,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing design
services under one roof, making us your
one-stop-shop to complete your project at
an affordable price. We take your ideas and
translates them into detailed construction
documents, showing the specifics of the
buildings, such as the foundation, wall sections,
mechanical and electrical systems, and finish
schedules. EARTHWORKS uses the latest CAD
technology to find and eliminate conflicts in the
construction documents and ensure accurate
designs.
EARTHWORKS’ team members have the
knowledge and skills to meet the increasing
regulatory requirements and provide quality
plans in a timely manner to ensure the customer
meets pre-set construction deadlines. We utilize
the latest modeling software to provide quick,
accurate analysis of engineered systems.
Typical Engineering services include:
Conceptual Design
Foundation Plans
Floor Framing Plans
Roof Framing Plans
Building Structural Assessments
Shop Drawings Review
Deck/Dock/Walkway Design and Assessments
3 Dimensional Modeling
HVAC System Design
Electrical System Plans
Lighting Layout & Design
Plumbing System Plans
Building MEP Assessments
Marine Structures, Retaining Walls and
Bulkheads
In all our work, we are guided by strong ethical
principles and a cooperative spirit with our client,
design team, construction partners and the
regulatory community. Careful monitoring during
the construction process allows us to provide
outstanding quality assurance.
BLUE WHALE RETAIL STORE Architecture/Structural/MEP Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Benjamin Efraim —Blue Whale, LLC 4882 Bermuda Way N. North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 997-8439
This project resulted in a 15,000 SF building. This building consisted of concrete masonry walls, steel columns and roof joists, and custom built structural steel trusses for the three main towers. The extensive glass on the front of the building and exposed steel framing really accentuate the architecture. The foundation was a mixture of driven timber piles and large
concrete pile caps. The wall systems were designed to be structurally independent from the roof due to fire rating concerns.
The MEP systems featured 5 electrical panels for lighting circuits and environmental systems, 5 separate HVAC
package systems (10 ton units each) to keep the building cooled, and over 100 high-intensity discharge lights in the ceiling to illuminate the inside of the store. The building was
designed to meet the 2003 International Building Code Requirements.
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Environmental
In an increasingly competitive and
challenging market, the wise use of the
natural resources available on a parcel of
land provides a distinct and unique sales
advantage. We recognize that the
environmental component can have an
enormous impact on the bottom line.
Our aim is to bring value to our clients’
projects and provide an integrated
environmentally sustainable design. Clients
utilize our talents to meet their
environmental needs within the constraints
of ever-shifting regulations. We strive to
move your projects smoothly from
assessment through design and to
completion. Our diversified talent base of
scientists, engineers, surveyors and project
managers offers technical expertise that is widely
respected by clients and environmental
regulators at all levels.
Our in-house capabilities include analysis of
satellite imagery and development of GIS
solutions to manage and analyze spatial and
temporal project data, quantitative risk
modeling, hydrodynamic modeling and
innovative use of cutting edge software tools that
enhance analysis of current and cumulative
impacts of a project.
We specialize in the following areas:
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Environmental Impact Studies (EIS)
USACE Wetland Delineations
Threatened & Endangered Species
Environmental Compliance Audits
GIS Mapping
Permitting
MURRELLS INLET MARSHWALK Land Planning/Engineering/Construction Management Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Jennifer Averette — Murrells Inlet 2020 (843)-546-7447
Paul Battaligno—Georgetown County
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 357-2020
EARTHWORKS successfully completed the design, permitting, and construction administration of the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk for the community group, Murrells Inlet 2020 (MI2020) and Georgetown County Parks and Recreation Department. This project was conceived in 1996 and completed in phases when funding became available.
The Marshwalk is over 1/2 mile long and connects the central business district. The Murrells Inlet Fishing Pier extends from the Marshwalk and is almost complete. It has been designed for ADA requirements and built to withstand the large number of pedestrian traffic and visitors during the summer months
and at holiday celebrations, (4th of July, Halloween, etc.).
The project was completed in four phases using a
combination of public access funds, county funds, and local tax funds.
TEAMWORK
At EARTHWORKS, we pride ourselves in making a difference in your client experience by providing an element of cohesiveness and cooperation like no other architectural or engineering firm. Each member of our staff possesses vast industry knowledge, a topnotch skil l set and valuable field experience. We position ourselves as a team of experts who work together to put your needs at the top of our priority list. And we believe that this project approach sets the pace and offers something different to our clients. It is a synergy that you will recognize, with a level of satisfaction that we strive to offer and always deliver.
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Land Planning
The foundation of comprehensive land planning
is based on identifying the developer’s vision and
translating ideas into images that reflect
concepts in concert with the community’s needs.
A quality development plan also maximizes the
asset value by identifying the natural resources
of the site and integrating them into the project.
The overall asset value is the sum of the
location, soils, drainage, view corridors,
vegetation and trees, zoning and other natural
resources. The overall project goals should
consider the best and highest use of the land to
provide a functional project with high quality
features and aesthetics. The natural features of
any parcel of land create the basic canvas which
EARTHWORKS uses as a palette. Using the
existing topography and drainage networks of
the site, a conceptual development plan can
integrate wetland information, soils information
and land use information, while meeting all of
the requirements of local, state and federal
regulations.
The preparation of a comprehensive land use
plan is vital to an attractive, functional
development. The elements of transportation,
drainage, infrastructure and housing needs must
be carefully integrated to create a balanced,
workable plan. A good project is not only
functional, but aesthetically pleasing as well. Well
planned projects can have long term financial
benefit by creating value - which helps you reach
your goals
CREEK HARBOUR Land Planning/Engineering/Construction Management Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
David Fisher—Fishermans Realty 5152 S. Highway 17 Business Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 357-3783
EARTHWORKS provided Civil Engineering services for an upscale residential development. This project featured 111 lots, an amenity center/clubhouse and a private marina on a 100 acre site adjacent to Collins Creek in Murrells Inlet, SC.
We designed the gated entrance, the clubhouse facility, the boat ramp and community docks. The drainage system provided large lake view lots that increased the appraised lot values. Seventeen of the lots were designed for private residential docks on Collins Creek. Water and sewer infrastructure was extended over 4,000 feet offsite to connect to public utilities.
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Marine Projects
EARTHWORKS offers complete engineering
services for the design, permitting,
construct ion administrat ion, and
management of marine projects including
marinas, residential and commercial
dockage and public recreation facilities.
Several of our team members are
experienced watermen and know what it
takes to put your boat in the slip when the
water is rough.
Engineering and scientific services include
the full spectrum of project development
from planning, feasibility and impact
studies, to conceptual and final design
permit applications and construction
management. We have been involved with
numerous marine projects where the designs
included golf cart and ADA accessibility, fuel
facilities, breakwaters, floating docks, dry stack
storage facilities and ship’s stores.
Many engineering firms offer civil and structural
engineering and some may occasionally take on
a marine project. However, we have the
experience to provide comprehensive marine
consulting services which tie into the land-based
infrastructure. Past projects have ranged from
residential docks to large marinas along our
waterways, and even public recreational facilities
that connect commercial business districts.
EARTHWORKS can provide the design of the
plumbing and electrical systems, pump-out
stations and slips for these facilities. The
wastewater from these sources is pumped to
shore where it can be treated and disposed of at
an approved sewage treatment facility.
Whether your project is limited to a routine
inspection of your dock facility or as broad-
based as establishing a brand new marina
facility; if it’s in the water, EARTHWORKS
can get it done. We will complete the job; on
time, under budget and without compromising
safety.
BELLE ISLE MARINA Engineering/Survey/Environmental/Permitting Georgetown County, South Carolina
William Turner—Belle Isle Partners LLC P.O. Box 397 Fontana, WI 53125
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (262) 275-6151
EARTHWORKS was retained to help design retrofits and upgrades the Belle Isle Marina located on Winyah Bay in Georgetown, SC. Our design included a marina facility with 80+ boat slips, boat ramp, marina office, fueling services, and parking. This marina was part of a master plan that also included villas, a yacht club, and pool which has been
permitted through local, state, and federal agencies.
The marina was originally constructed in the late 1970’s. This site was excavated out of the marsh at the confluence of a small creek which had been impounded to create Lake Johnstone, a central feature of the community. The marina
was experiencing significant sedimentation, requiring dredging. We provided chemical analysis of the sediments as part of the dredge permit process to ensure that
contaminants from off site had not adversely impacted the marina basin. The project was successfully completed and the marina is fully operational, providing a valuable amenity for
the community.
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Water & Sewer
EARTHWORKS provides municipal
engineering services for water and sewer
systems to properly implement your
project. EARTHWORKS’ project experience
includes the preliminary and final design
and construction of municipal infrastructure
projects including stormwater management
facilities, sanitary sewer systems, sewage
lift stations, water supply booster pumping
stations, elevated water storage tanks,
water distribution systems as well as water
and wastewater treatment facilities.
EARTHWORKS’ Land Development Team
has completed numerous municipal design
projects including sanitary sewers, water
mains, pumping stations, force mains, road
interchanges and storm sewers. Our staff is well
qualified and trained in current design techniques
and related computer software. Our experienced
and qualified team tackles large or small projects
efficiently and effectively.
Managing complex public works projects is
demanding. Meeting technical and regulatory
expectations is challenging. Finding a consulting
engineering firm that understands your concern
for the community makes your job as a
developer rewarding.
Regulatory requirements for water and sewer
systems demand that the project be built to
meet stringent standards for the protection of
public health. Drainage and transportation
systems have similar requirements for public
safety. We ensure that the product that is
constructed meets or exceeds these
requirements. We provide outstanding quality
assurance by carefully monitoring your project
during the construction process.
EARTHWORKS has earned the reputation of
providing the very best in design,
engineering, and construction services to
ensure a successful result time and time
again.
SUN COLONY Engineering/Survey/Water/Sewer Horry County, South Carolina
Chris Figura—CDF Developers 200 Sun Colony Blvd Longs SC, 29568
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 399-7689
EARTHWORKS was responsible for design of the utility infrastructure for a master planned golf community with over 258 acres for 1200 residential units. EARTHWORKS identified service areas for the existing water and sewer utilities, created a preliminary engineering plan for approval of the utility district and prepared hydraulic models to simulate
current and proposed conditions.
Based on the results of the water system models, the utility district hired EARTHWORKS to design additional interconnections to improve flow and pressure in the water system and make revisions in the sewer system design to
accommodate future growth around this community. Total infrastructure cost in the first phase was $1.5M, with the utility district participating in the service improvements.
Municipal Responsibility
Roads & Drainage
Municipalities now face the daunting task of maintaining aging
infrastructure. Many of these facilities were constructed during the
early part of the 20th century into the Post-World War II era. As
such, it falls to the current generation of government officials to
address the needs of their community.
Roads have been failing with more frequency than in previous
repair programs because they have been overlaid numerous
times. Drainage systems that were installed based on rural (low-
density) expectations have reached their limitation and are
undersized for the current urban landscape.
EARTHWORKS offers experienced professionals to address the
rehabilitation of aging infrastructure. We find cost effective
solutions to meet the current infrastructure needs for the
municipality with consideration for future growth, and
maintenance requirements to support future generations.
EARTHWORKS maintains ―state of the art‖ expertise and
knowledge in the application of all DOT requirements and
regulations. We maintain a high level of competence with all
Highway and Road design and construction techniques,
requirements, codes, regulations and policies. We also strive to
maintain relationships with DOT personnel at the local level where
our projects are under construction.
Water & Wastewater
The basic necessities of life include reliable water supply and
wastewater services. Everyone desires a consistency in the quality
and delivery of drinking water to their faucet. They also expect
that the wastewater leaving their house will be properly collected,
treated, and discharged in a manner that maintains the
environmental health of their community and their quality of life.
Water and wastewater infrastructure require constant monitoring
to meet regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction.
Ongoing changes to regulatory requirements in water and
wastewater treatment challenge government officials and create
ongoing maintenance demands of these dynamic systems.
EARTHWORKS has professionals with extensive experience in
water treatment, storage, and distribution as well as wastewater
collection, conveyance, treatment, disposal, and residuals
management.
Forward thinking local officials recognize the need for
responsible planning and preventive maintenance to
reduce the fiscal burden on future generations.
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Sustainable Design
Constructing and operating buildings
requires enormous amounts of energy,
water, and materials, and creates large
amounts of waste. Where and how they are
built affects the ecosystems around us in
countless ways. The buildings themselves
create new indoor environments that
present environmental problems and
challenges. As the environmental impact of
buildings becomes more apparent, a
growing field called sustainable design is
leading the way to reduce that impact at
the source. Sustainable design is the
practice of creating healthier and more
resource efficient models of construction,
renovation, operation, maintenance, and
demolition.
The main objectives of sustainable design are to
avoid resource depletion including energy, water,
and raw materials. Another goal is to prevent
environmental degradation caused by facilities
and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and
to create built environments that are livable,
comfortable, safe and productive. While the
definition of what constitutes sustainable building
design is constantly changing, there are six
fundamental principles that nearly everyone
agrees on.
Optimize Site Potential
Optimize Energy Use
Protect and Conserve Water
Use Environmentally Preferable Products
Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality
(IEQ)
Optimize Operational and
Maintenance Practices
Sustainable design or ―green building‖ is an
opportunity to use our resources efficiently while
creating healthier buildings. EARTHWORKS is
committed to the wise use of our resources
and helping our clients enjoy the benefits of
building green. It provides
long-term cost savings to the
bui lding owner through
improved human health and
productivity, lower cost
building operations, and
resource efficiency - and it
moves us closer to a
sustainable future.
EARTHWORKS HEADQUARTERS Engineering/Survey/Structural/MEP/Environmental Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Steven G. Strickland 11655 Highway 707 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 651-7900
EARTHWORKS’ new office building utilizes many green concepts that provide a benefit to the environment and the occupants:
The majority of structural components are recycled steel
Open space is maximized by using a three story building
to promote biodiversity
High efficiency HVAC systems
Pervious parking for reduced stormwater impacts
Heat island effect reduced by installing light colored roofing to reduce heat absorption
Daylighting and individual air flow control for improved
working environment
On-demand hot water saves energy costs associated with
storing hot water
Carpet manufactured with postconsumer recycled content
High efficiency fluorescent lighting
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Highway & Road Design
Transportation Engineering is an essential
element in Municipal, Commercial,
Industrial and Residential Planning. Road
Design incorporates the technical aspects of
vertical, horizontal and aesthetic elements
of design. EARTHWORKS has extensive
experience with Highway and Road design
requirements, construction techniques,
regulations and policies. Our engineers
utilize the latest computer applications to
help determine the most cost effective and
aesthetic designs. Whether it is a local
street resurfacing or an urban interstate
highway interchange, EARTHWORKS has
the experienced staff to handle the job.
EARTHWORKS maintains ―state of the art‖
expertise and knowledge in the application of all
DOT requirements and regulations. We also
strive to maintain relationships with DOT
personnel at the local level where our projects
are under construction.
In addition to having the technical design
expertise, EARTHWORKS has the knowledge to
assist local communities in obtaining state and
federal funding for needed transportation
projects.
EARTHWORKS’ staff of professionals can assist
local officials with preparation of documents and
grant applications necessary for obtaining State
and Federal funding. We use our expertise in
road and highway systems to design systems
focused on:
A blend of cost effective, aesthetic and safety
elements in highway and road development
State of the Art computer analysis of all
aspects of design
Professional advice and administrative
services, grant writing and project
evaluation
Highway and Road Design Services
Horizontal Design plans
Vertical Profiles
Stormwater Modeling
Drainage Analysis Engineering
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPP)
Capital Improvement Programs
Systems Permitting
Construction Bidding and Construction
Administration Services
Grant Applications
Pavement Design
Presentations for Public Involvement
and Information Meetings
COLLINS JOLLIE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Engineering/Survey/Design/Construction Management Horry County, South Carolina
John Foglesonger—D&L Sitework 6001 Kates Bay Highway Conway, SC 29527
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 458-2777
EARTHWORKS investigated and evaluated the condition and capacity of Collins Jollie Road, located off Long Avenue Extension in Horry County. This project is just outside the Conway city limits. Our goal was to determine the condition of the existing road and bridges and engineer solutions. This resulted in the design of improvements to the roadway,
including upgrading stormwater and associated infrastructure to meet the current construction standards.
The improvements to approximately 3,500 LF of roadway included: changing the profile of the road to meet current engineering design with standard slopes and vertical curves;
bridge upgrades; new culverts; the installation of 8‖ of new road sub-base, followed by the addition of 2‖ asphalt road surface over the entire stretch of roadway, and; necessary
protection of adjacent wetlands.
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Wetland Mitigation
Wetland mitigation banking is a federally
approved and state encouraged program
that provides opportunities to landowners
with wetlands that have been altered or
disturbed. EPA defines a wetland mitigation bank
as a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource
area that has been restored, established,
enhanced, or in some cases preserved for the
purpose of providing compensation for
unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources
permitted under Section 404 or a similar state or
local wetland regulations. Mitigation banking
allows the landowner to preserve, enhance and
or restore wetland form, function, and value and
create wetland credits establishing a bank or
project. In turn, developers impacting wetlands
are required to compensate for those impacts by
purchasing credits from an approved bank or
project.
The State of South Carolina has been proactively
regulating impacts to wetland systems. As a
result, strong economic opportunities exist,
especially in high growth areas, to provide
wetland mitigation credits for unavoidable
impacts. Some benefits of establishing a
mitigation bank include the retention of property
ownership and retained rights of use such as
hunting, fishing, recreation, and maintenance.
Monetary return on investment over the life cycle
of the bank may be substantial when considering
the typical land value for tracts dominated by
wetlands.
The following steps are used by EARTHWORKS in
determining project viability:
1. A comprehensive review of a property’s
physical characteristics is required. This
includes current property usage, wetland
versus upland percentage, vegetative
condition, soils, topography and hydrology.
Also an overview of the property’s potential
environmental assets based on current
regulatory and market conditions is assessed.
2. A market analysis provides our clients greater
insight into the mitigation business, how their
property fits into the equation, and the
potential bank’s current and future fiscal
performance.
3. We coordinate the potential project with the
South Carolina Mitigation Banking Review
Team (SCMBRT) prior to any large upfront
investment. We present a cursory overview of
the project to obtain feedback on the
potential for success. This provides our client
the information to make the ―Go/No Go‖
decision.
CONGAREE-CARTON MITIGATION BANK Wetland Mitigation/Restoration/Eng./Enhancement Charleston County, South Carolina
Edouard Des Francs—Fairlawn Partners
1156 Bowman Road, Suite 200 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 416-1098
The EARTHWORKS Group, through our work with the Fairlawn Partners and American Forest Management (AFM), established the Congaree-Carton Wetland Mitigation Bank within the South Carolina Cooper River watershed in the headwaters of the Wando River. The project site, located in Charleston County, includes approximately 424-acres near
the Francis Marion National Forest. This project created approximately 1,500 wetland credits for sale to development clients. Congaree-Carton services approximately 822 square miles of primary service area and approximately 5,610 square miles of extended service areas. Congaree-Carton provides non-buffer enhancement and restoration credits for various types of wetland impacts. In the near future the bank will
also provide non-buffer enhancement credits for estuarine tidal systems as well.
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Land Surveying
EARTHWORKS’ Survey Department was
established with the goal of continuing the
tradition of providing our clients with their
design needs under one roof. Our Survey
Department is committed to working with
our clients to provide them with the highest
quality product within budget and on time.
Our surveyors were some of the first in
South Carolina to utilize single and dual
frequency Global Positioning System (GPS)
in their daily work for hydrographic,
boundary, wetland and construction
stakeout.
The EARTHWORKS Survey Team realizes
the importance of giving back to their
community and profession. Our personnel
include faculty members at Horry
Georgetown Technical College, board members
of the state and local surveying societies, and are
members of local environmental foundations. We
are committed to making our state one of the
premier places to live and raise a family.
A few of the many services we are capable of
providing our clients are:
Boundary Determinations & Mapping
Topographic Surveys
Tree Surveys
ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys
Utility Location Surveys
Commercial Building Surveys
Wetland Impact 404 Surveys
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Final Subdivision Plat
Easement Surveys
Elevation Certificates
Residential/Multifamily Platting
Golf Course Surveys
Mining Volumes
Construction Staking
Hydrographic Surveys
FREEWOODS ROAD SURVEYING Land Boundary Surveying/Environmental Horry County, South Carolina
Scotty Smith—The Smitt Group 3456 Forestbrook Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 903-1920
EARTHWORKS’ survey department performed a boundary and wetland survey of 245 acres located off Freewoods Road in Horry County South Carolina for Smitty’s LLC.
This survey consisted of establishing state plane coordinates, opening property lines and traversing more than 10,000 feet from Freewoods Road to the Waccamaw River and back.
The Environmental Team at EARTHWORKS delineated the wetlands on site with the survey department providing a
wetland map for the USACE. After establishing wetland boundaries our survey department subdivided the wetland portion for donation to the Nature Conservancy.
Sugar Mill Plantation
EARTHWORKS was retained by a
local developer to provide wetland
delineation, land planning, civil en-
gineering, and marketing graphics
for a single family residential de-
velopment near Myrtle Beach, SC.
EARTHWORKS created several ver-
sions of marketing graphics during
the planning phase to provide the
developer with materials to be
used for sales, including project
logos, area maps showing attrac-
tions and main traffic routes, and
conceptual land plans.
EARTHWORKS also has the ability
to assist our clients with overall
marketing plans and programs to
increase success.
Silver Creek
EARTHWORKS assisted Silver Creek
in its marketing efforts, after the
land planning and engineering was
completed. Providing promotional
material was important to the sales
effort. We have the in-house ability
to assist our clients with overall
marketing plans, programs, special
events and materials to assist you
in the marketing of your specific
project.
Increase your success with the
proper tools needed to market your
project to your target audience. We
can tailor a project marketing
program to meet your specific
needs.
PROJECT MARKETING
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NPDES Services
EARTHWORKS provides stormwater and
erosion control consulting services
mandated by the Clean Water Act as part of
the Phase II NPDES (National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System) Storm Water
Program. Many cities and counties are
implementing the new regulations and
require that developers and builders submit
a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered
under the General Permits currently
approved for construction activity disturbing
over one acre of land. Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) are also
required to outline how the construction
project will protect our natural resources,
through structural controls and Best
Management Practices (BMP’s).
We have always focused on providing
solutions for our clients to ensure that they
are not subject to fines for non-compliance.
We also have licensed Certified Erosion
Prevention and Sediment Control Inspectors
(CEPSCI) that conduct the periodic inspections
and reporting, as required by NPDES.
NPDES Compliance Services
Consultation
Technical Design
BMP Guidance
Compliance Resolution
Industry Benchmarks
Compliance Management
SWPPP Creation
SWPPP Quality Control
Filing of NOI
Maximized use of BMP’s
Weekly monitoring and inspections
Rain Event inspection
Weekly Maintenance
Upkeep of corrective action log
Stormwater Program Development/
Audits
Site Audits & Programmatic Audits
Preconstruction Site Evaluations
Thorough evaluation & report
Digital photographs/video available
Industrial Stormwater Consulting
Permitting
SWPPP Development Inspections
Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Comprehensive Site Evaluations
Discharge Monitoring
NPDES EXPERIENCE Stormwater/Compliance/Best Management Practices Multiple locations, South Carolina
FEATURED PROJECT
EARTHWORKS has been retained by clients to provide NPDES Phase II Services throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties for the following residential and commercial sites ranging in size from less than an acre to over 100 acres.
Some typical projects include:
Woodlawn Plantation
Midtown Village
St. John’s Ridge
Parker Estates
Goodwill at Queens Harbour
Parson’s Garden
CDI RCP Plant
Casa de Lago
Carr Tract
Garden City Laundry
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Third Party Inspections
EARTHWORKS provides a full suite of Third
Party Inspection services necessary to
ensure that your project is being built the
way you want. We have qualified
professionals with years of experience in
the building construction and site
construction business. We can assist clients
during construction of residential or
commercial structures, as well as
installation of site infrastructure. We
provide digital reporting, documented with
pictures from digital cameras allowing you
to instantly view areas requiring attention.
Inspection services also include pay request
verification, materials verification, and shop
drawing review.
Residential Services
EARTHWORKS can work with homeowners
to provide a customized scope of services
that can minimize builder callbacks and
improve finished quality that will more than pay
for itself. We can represent the absentee owner’s
interest to make sure they get what they pay for.
Our typical services include four site visits during
the Foundation, Rough-In, Pre-Carpet, and Final
Walk-Through stages with photo-documentation
that allows the owner to have a visual record of
the building process. This information can be
sent electronically so owners are kept up-to-date
on the construction process. More frequent site
visits can also be provided if the owner wants a
step-by-step account of the construction.
Commercial Services
EARTHWORKS helps provide Contractors with the
peace of mind that comes with excellent
recordkeeping. We check and photograph critical
components that minimize callbacks and
potential litigation. Significant problems can arise
when plumbing and mechanical components are
not correctly installed. Mold and indoor air
quality remediation costs can quickly evaporate
profits from a job. A picture is worth a thousand
words. They also provide important evidence that
can be the difference between a quick settlement
or an extended lawsuit, saving thousands in time
and money.
Pay Request Verification
EARTHWORKS can assist owners and lenders
during the construction process by providing
independent review and approval of the pay
requests submitted by the contractor. Our field
expertise allows us to sort through the billings
and the contract documents to ensure that all
paperwork is correct and in order as required by
the contract. Review of field construction
techniques and material submittals is a safety
net that confirms that the contract specifications
were followed and the project will provide the
quality that the owner is paying for. Our
expertise works to provide you a comfort level
that your hard earned money is spent wisely.
CHAPTER 17 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Structural/Compliance & Construction Observation Multiple locations, South Carolina
FEATURED SERVICE
The 2000 International Building Code established requirements for commercial projects to provide special inspections by competent professionals during critical portions of the construction process, including material verification, fabrication, and installation.
Materials subject to special inspection include structural steel, concrete, pile foundations, masonry, fire resistant materials, and Exterior Insulating Finishing System (EIFS). Quality Assurance (QA) for wind and seismic components is also covered under Chapter 17.
EARTHWORKS was one of the first design firms to be approved by the City of Myrtle Beach, with numerous certified inspectors in our company. Our Special Inspection Reports
provide a thorough record of the construction process for the owner and code enforcement agency
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Real Estate Due Diligence
EARTHWORKS can assist you with your Real Estate transactions to ensure that your investment is protected. Front end due diligence services may also protect you from making an unfortunate investment that does not meet your long term vision. We offer a full suite of services
necessary to evaluate the condition of your real estate assets - now, and in the future. Whether you are purchasing a new home, a commercial facility or large development tracts, EARTHWORKS has the experience and knowledge to create a due diligence solution that
helps you maximize performance.
Services include:
Environmental Due Diligence
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Property Condition Assessments
Transaction Screening
Wetland Approximations/Delineations
Threatened & Endangered Species
Zoning and Land Use
Entitlement Research
Flood Zone Mapping
Flood Zone Elevation Certificates
Boundary Surveys and Closing Plats
ALTA Surveys
Tree & Topographic Surveys
Zoning and Land Use Research—(Entitlements)
The local regulatory constraints created by zoning ordinances increase basic entitlements that go with the land. EARTHWORKS’ team of expert planners can assess what your property rights are based on current
zoning. If you have proposed development plans, we can assist you in determining if the property you are buying can meet your requirements to ensure financial
success.
Wetland Determinations
We are also experts in wetland delineation using the professional standard that was established in the USACE 1987 Field Manual. We can help determine to
what extent your property is buildable based on current regulatory constraints such as jurisdictional wetlands or Threatened and Endangered Species. Our staff has consistently received high ratings from the USACE for the quality of our technical work. We can also provide a strategy for the use of your site, including preparation of State and Federal permit
applications as required.
Survey Services
Our professional Land Surveyors are experienced in the requirements for closing plats required during the real estate transaction process. We utilize the latest technology to produce plats that exceed State standards, and give you an accurate representation of your investment. Survey services that may be necessary include Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys,
Closing Plats and Elevation Certificates necessary to indicate compliance with FEMA requirements. We can also assist with FEMA Flood Zone Determinations and Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA’s) that can determine your risk and reduce your flood insurance costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS ASTM E1527-05/TSQ/PCA Multiple locations, South Carolina
FEATURED SERVICES
EARTHWORKS provides the full suite of front end Due Diligence services, including Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments to meet due diligence requirements and determine environmental liabilities associated with a property. As an alternative to a Phase 1, we can conduct a Transaction Screen for situations that do not require a full
Phase 1 investigation.
EARTHWORKS also performs Property Condition Assessments to observe and document readily visible materials and building system defects that might significantly affect the value of a property. Property condition reports provide
reliable and detailed information on the building’s operational systems, overall design and architectural features.
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FEMA Services
As development within our area continues
to expand, prime real estate becomes more
difficult to obtain. This results in finding
innovative or creative ways of converting
less optimal real estate into true gems.
Numerous tracts of land reside within FEMA
Special Flood Hazard Areas. An experienced
consultant that can assist you with
exploring options on property with special
FEMA considerations is invaluable. We have
been assisting our Clients with their
specialized FEMA needs on numerous
Hydrology and Hydraulic projects, Letters of
Map Revisions (LOMR), Letters of Map
Amendment (LOMA), and other specialized
needs they may have.
Our team is not only familiar with the FEMA
regulations and processes but also systems and
applications routinely utilized for FEMA studies
such as the USACE Hydrologic Engineering
Center - River Analysis System (HEC-RAS).
Our most recent experience included remodeling
the Socastee Creek drainage system. For this
project our team developed a No-Rise
Certification for the local County Flood Plain
Manager. The County asked that we conduct the
study to predict water surface elevation change,
or lack thereof, with the inclusion of a small
precast concrete span bridge across the
established floodway within that drainage
system.
Our team was able to utilize the original Flood
Insurance Rate Map study data which was
originally created using HEC2 (no longer
supported and considered legacy software) which
was converted into a working HEC-RAS model
that accurately and faithfully reproduced the
original study results. Revisions to the model
included adding cross sections within the area of
the bridge and the bridge itself, and doing some
calibration and comparisons to assess water
surface elevations.
The No-Rise Certification was completed on time
and approved by the regulatory agencies so the
project could continue forward.
SIMPSON CREEK WATERSHED STUDY GIS/Survey/Hydraulic & Hydrologic Modeling/FEMA Horry County, South Carolina
Chip Atkinson—Atkinson Developers 5003 Pine Lakes Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
FEATURED PROJECT
CONTACT: (843) 458-7793
An investigation of the Simpson Creek drainage basin located in Horry County was conducted to establish the 100-year flood elevations upstream of the S.C. Hwy 905. The 41 sq. mi watershed was an unnumbered ―A‖ flood zone, which limited development of projects to the first 50 lots. Downstream of the S.C. Hwy 905, the FIRM panels had an
AE18 established flood elevation. FEMA regulations required that the unnumbered zone be modeled and flood elevations established and approved before additional development could continue.
Our study, utilizing the latest in watershed modeling software, GIS, and LiDAR data to evaluate the basin, was submitted to and approved by FEMA as a Letter of Map Revision to the existing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
data and allowed a national housing developer to continue their project’s 2nd phase.
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Emergency Planning & Response
The EARTHWORKS Group can assist you in
the planning and recovery stages for
natural and man-made disasters. We
provide consulting services for commercial,
residential, institutional, industrial and
municipal facilities affected by disasters
such as tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, sinkhole
collapses, explosions, building structural failures
and construction defects. Our services cover the
entire scope of engineering evaluation for risk
assessment, emergency response, damage
assessment, and renovation during these events.
Our staff has extensive experience in planning
for high winds, storm surge, river flooding, wind-
driven rain and building structural failures.
EARTHWORKS can provide assessment reports,
emergency service coordination, cost estimating,
design and construction, and project cost review
activities required to evaluate disaster damages.
EARTHWORKS can assess
d a m a g e t o p u b l i c
infrastructure, commercial
projects and residential
properties, conducting forensic
e n g i n ee r i n g a n a l y s e s ,
monitoring debris removal,
overseeing roof repairs,
conducting sampling, overseeing the clean-up of
facilities, managing the temporary shoring and
reconstruction of damaged buildings, and
designing the rehabilitation of critical
infrastructure, including dams, bridges, water
and wastewater facilities, and public buildings.
Our engineering expertise addresses public
safety, cost estimating and risk management
issues for insurance, legal, construction and the
real estate industries. Our professional staff has
extensive experience and expertise in risk
assessment, emergency response and damage
assessment consulting services for municipal,
institutional, commercial and residential
applications.
PLANNING & RECOVERY PLANNING/ASSISTANCE SPCC/Solid Waste/Environmental Auditing Multiple locations, South Carolina
FEATURED SERVICE
Technical Planning & Assistance
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Disaster Recovery Plans Emergency Response Programs Temporary Structures & Operation Centers Waste Segregation & Management Plans Dust Control Plans Traffic Management Plans Environmental Work Plans Site Decontamination Plans Hazard and Response Training
Building Assessment & Remediation
Water Damage Assessment Hazardous Material/Waste Assessment Pre-Demolition Component Surveys Environmental Compliance Audits Soil & Groundwater Assessment
Debris Management
Vegetative Waste Municipal Solid Waste Construction & Demolition Debris White-goods Temporary Debris Reduction Site Selection & Management Reduction/Burn Pits Waste Disposal
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Technology Consulting
Our professionals are experienced with
complex organizational and technical
challenges. Our IT Team has excellent skills
w i th des i gn ing , i ns ta l l i ng and
troubleshooting information technology
systems that streamline work processes
and efficiency, grown out of our in-house IT
requirements. EARTHWORKS can partner
with your company to assist with computer,
networking, IT and organizational
challenges so that your staff can
concentrate on what they do best. We will
help you alleviate your technology burden
and - through our experience - help you do
more, with less.
EARTHWORKS has the experience you need
to take control of your information
technology challenges, especially computer
and networking systems. We have gained a
competitive advantage by implementing
technical solutions that efficiently manage
the volumes of paper that we routinely
handle during day-to-day operations. By
improving our ability to receive, process,
store and retrieve vast amounts of project
data, we have reduced the amount of
administrative time required to complete the job.
At EARTHWORKS, we can assist you with these services that can improve your security,
reliability, and profitability:
Computer repair & troubleshooting
Blackberry setup & troubleshooting
Overall Technology Planning
File Storage and Retrieval
Remote Access Solutions
Remote Desktop/Virtual Offices
Software review & installation
Server Systems
Scanning & Documenting
Networking
Security Systems
Internet Support
Technical Support 24/7
File Back-up Systems
Purging and Shredding
Hardware installation
Attorneys, medical practices, developers, real
estate companies - practically anyone who
operates a business - can benefit from consulting
services dedicated to streamlining efficiency and
improving the bottom line. Call us today.
DIGITAL DATA STORAGE & RETRIEVAL Digital Hardcopy/Data Redundancy/Failover Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
FEATURED SERVICE
The EARTHWORKS Group has developed a (nearly) paperless office that makes storage and retrieval of project information effortless. Utilizing Adobe PDF’s (portable document file), all incoming and outgoing documents are converted to a digital image and stored using standard naming conventions that allow quick and easy searches that are logical and easy to
follow.
Additionally, incoming faxes are received as a PDF and saved to the project folder. This allows the Project Manager to pull documents up on the monitor during telephone calls to confirm what information has been sent and received,
ensuring less dropped balls during the life of a project.
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Registration & Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer SC #13603 NC #026804 GA #030474 MS#19456 FL# 70535 LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council Education: B.S., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University, SC 1985 Awards:
Department of the Air Force Award for Notable Achievement
Professional & Civic Activities:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) U.S. Green Building Council Murrells Inlet Mason Lodge #368
SCDHEC Onsite Sewage Disposal System Task Force
Steel Joist Institute Environmental Committee
Detailed Experience: Melody, Floral, and Myrtle Ba-sin Watershed Improvements, Surfside Beach, SC – Mr. Strick-land was the Project Engineer for
the field investigation and design of the drainage improvements of the Melody, Floral, and Myrtle Ba-sins. These watersheds required coordination and development of cost-sharing agreements between the city and county entities. The designs were facilitated with GIS,
organized in geodatabases, and modeled in ICPR to determine the most cost effective program to meet Town requirements. These projects were completed within the $3M budget established by the programming.
Simpson Creek Watershed Study, Horry County – Mr. Strickland was the Project Engineer for the GIS centric flood study con-ducted for the 42 square mile Simpson Creek watershed required to establish 100-year flood elevations. GIS Terrain model creation coupled with water elevations from Hurricane Floyd were used as inputs and helped calibrate the ICPR model. The pro-posed development site adjacent to Simpson Creek was in an A unnumbered flood zone, and FEMA regulations required a hydrologic
study prior to construction of the residential subdivisions. This project was approved by FEMA, resulting in a map revision for Horry County, SC.
Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Georgetown County, SC - Mr. Strickland was responsible for the design of the Marshwalk for Murrells Inlet 2007 including design, permitting and construction management. This project con-sists of over ½ mile of public boardwalk that connects restaurants, marinas and a fishing pier for public recreation. This project is the focal point for community events, including Fourth of July and Halloween celebrations.
Queens Harbor Residential Develop-ment, Myrtle Beach, SC - The 160-acre Queens Harbor Residential Development is multiphased featuring master planned storm water, transportation and sewer design. Mr. Strickland oversaw the successful comple-
Steven G. Strickland, P.E., LEED AP - President/CEO
tion of the design, permitting, and con-struction, including the wetlands and storm water management master plans. In addition, he represented the project before the various local, state
and federal agencies for all regulatory permitting since the inception of the project.
Belle Isle Marina Development, Georgetown, SC – Mr. Strickland was the Project Manager for the marina redevelopment, including permitting for the dredging and dockage design
through the Army Corps of Engineers and SCDHEC-OCRM. This project re-quired the removal of over 50,000 cu-bic yards of sediment from the marina basin, and installation of new floating docks for 82 boats, with a construction cost of over $1.8M.
Moss Park Commercial Park, So-castee, SC - Mr. Strickland was the Project Engineer for the Moss Park Commercial project and designed the constructed wetland for clay soils to reduce the construction cost and pro-vide water quality and landscape buff-ering. This project was the first true constructed wetland project in Horry
County for storm water management. This project established benchmarks for design of LID systems for water quality improvement. The construction and planting methods utilized in-creased the success rate of this pro-ject.
With more than 24 years of environmental engineering experience, Mr. Strickland has specialized in storm water system design, wastewater and water supply system design, solid waste, hazardous waste, coastal zone management, and air pollution control. He also possesses significant knowledge in state and federal regulatory programs applica-ble to private and municipal clients. He has participated in numerous training presen-tations related to Low Impact Development and Constructed Wetlands for storm water
management.
His previous employers included South Carolina Coastal Council, where he was the En-vironmental Engineer for the Myrtle Beach office, responsible for review and approval
of all storm water permits and Coastal Zone Consistency Certifications for Horry and Georgetown County. He was also the Corporate Environmental Manager for a regional steel manufacturer, including permitting, construction monitoring, and start-up of a new electric furnace facility, as well as air, water, solid waste, and storm water compli-ance for 15 facilities across the southeast. He was the Base Environmental Coordinator for Myrtle Beach AFB including development and implementation of pollution abate-ment projects, coordination of remedial investigation of old waste sites, and design of new hazardous waste storage facilities. He also has extensive experience with the regulation and permitting of solid and hazardous waste facilities in South Carolina as an Environmental Engineer Associate with SCDHEC.
“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that de-manded our best.”
Theodore I. Rubin—American psychiatrist and author (born 1923)
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Registration & Certifications: Registered Professional Architect SC #5783 NC #10327 TN #00103187 IL #001.008103 City of Myrtle Beach - Certified Spe-cial Inspector #SP20070009 Education: B.A., Technology, University of Illi-nois, Chicago, IL 1971 Professional & Civic Activities:
American Institute of Architect (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Detailed Experience:
Blue Whale Retail Center, Horry County, SC – Mr. Millonzi served as the chief Architect for this project which entailed the design of a 17,000 square foot retail space in Murrells Inlet. He oversaw the de-velopment of schematic design, floor plans, building elevations, code research, design development, con-
struction documents, foundation plans, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services for this project, working closely with the clients to make their vision a
reality.
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library, Alsip IL— Mr. Millonzi was responsible for the development of this new two story, 25,000 SF. library facility. Library complete with Adult Services, Children's Services & Refer-ence, Public Meeting Room, Staff\Work Area, Head Librarian and Children's Librarian Offices, Business Office, Visual and Audio Stations, Staff Lounge, and Mechanical and Receiving Area. Structure consisted of load bearing masonry wall with face brick veneer, two story insulated windows and aluminum storefront, open glazed panels in offices,
open web steel joists, and metal deck with SBS roof. Interior complete with acoustical lay-in ceiling, steel studs/gypsum walls, sound attenuation in all walls, carpet-, quarry tile seamless flooring, etc.
consisted of load bearing masonry wall with wire cut face brick veneer, structural rein-forced concrete floor, insulated windows,
open glazed panels, open web steel joists, and metal deck with SBS roof. Interior com-plete with acoustical lay-in ceiling, steel studs/gypsum walls, sound attenuation in all walls, quarry tile and seamless flooring.
Silver Creek Townhomes, Horry County, SC – Mr. Millonzi was the chief Architect providing schematic design, code research,
floor plan design, building elevations, de-sign development, foundation plans, and final construction documents to the client for this 40.25-acre townhome community.
Lot 26 and Lots 17 & 18 at the North Industrial Park, Horry County, SC – Mr. Millonzi oversaw the design of 2 warehouse
buildings for office space at the North Indus-trial Park, near the airport in Myrtle Beach. He also stewarded the projects through the approval process with the City of Myrtle Beach’s volunteer-appointed Community Appearance Board.
Charles A. Millonzi, AIA - Chief Architect
EARTHWORKS Building II, Murrells Inlet, SC – Mr. Millonzi was the Chief Architect for a new 15,000 square foot office building in Murrells Inlet. Mr. Millonzi oversaw the development of the space programming, schematic
designs, code research and the design development for this Class A office space. He was instrumental in creat-ing an exterior appearance utilizing low maintenance materials and selection of interior finishes which would have minimal impact on the environment.
Beach Bums III, Myrtle Beach, SC- EARTHWORKS was retained to provide design/build services for this 6,000 square foot retail space. Mr. Millonzi was the Chief Architect for this project. He was responsible for oversight of the architectural, structural and MEP de-sign and ensured that the project schedule and budget were established, maintained, and met. This project was fast-tracked to start demolition after Labor Day and be completed by Spring Break (March) so that the owner had
adequate time to stock the store for the spring tourism season. The total construction cost for this project came in at 10% under the building budget do to value engineering utilizing engi-neered wood trusses instead of steel bar joists, which also reduced the con-struction time by almost 4 weeks.
Roma Corp – Also during previous employment, Mr. Millonzi worked on the Prototype Development of ―Tony Romas‖ A Place for Ribs including the image guidelines, signage, construc-tion standards documents and specifi-cations developed for the company and
franchise new restaurant development program with area ranges from ap-proximately 5,700 square feet to 6,900 square feet.
A highly creative, goal oriented professional architect with solid architectural, engi-neering and construction administration experience. Mr. Millonzi has over 32 years ex-perience in the architectural field as it relates to the engineering and construction ad-ministration fields. He is a recent addition to the EARTHWORKS Group and brings ex-perience with large architectural projects from clients all over the country to the firm. He is skilled in project development, project management, and client relations and has expertise in new facility and conceptual development; design development’ construc-tion documents and specifications; construction administration and contract manage-ment; project management; strategic plans and franchise/license development.
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Education: B.S., Biology, Coastal Carolina University, SC, 1998
AAS, Forestry Management, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, SC, 1992
Professional & Civic Activities:
Erosion Prevention & Sediment
Control Inspector (NPDES Phase II)
Certified PADI Diver
City of Myrtle Beach, SC - Certified
Special Inspector #SP 050058
Streamline Technologies ICPR V2.0 & 3.0 workshop training
US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Certification # 669
State of South Carolina Notary Public, expires March 30, 2010
Detailed Experience:
The Town of Surfside Beach, SC - Mr. Donevant was the Project Man-ager of a multi-basin stormwater analysis geared toward improving drainage within the Town of Surfside Beach. To date, the first three basins Melody (800 acres), Floral Basin (264 acres) and Myrtle Lake Basin
(382 acres) have been modeled, designed and construction com-pleted. Construction cost ranged from $900,000 to $1.8 Million. The projects required consensus build-
ing with state, federal, county and town officials along with the public at large. Existing infrastructure and land features were investigated and modeled with ICPR (Advanced Interconnected Pond Routing 3.0) to assess the existing con-
ditions. The data was reviewed and pro-posed improvements were modeled as part of the stormwater management pro-gram for the Town of Surfside and sur-rounding watersheds.
The Pines of St. James – Murrells Inlet, SC - The 354 lot, 120-acre subdi-vision required intensive field investiga-
tion and research effort to determine the design of a dense residential develop-ment located adjacent to an impacted drainage system. Through meticulous attention to detail and an innovative ap-proach to stormwater management, de-velopment of this project led to a reduc-tion in stormwater discharge to an im-portant drainage basin. The result was a reduction in potential loading, water quality and quantity concerns. The over-all construction cost for all 5 phases was
$2.9 million.
Sun Colony Subdivision – Horry County, SC - Mr. Donevant served as the Project Manager for the 250-acre 275 lot single-family and 320 unit multi-family residential golf course community project located in Horry County, SC. This
project was master planned for water and sewer, and the surrounding commu-nity was interconnected to improve wa-ter pressure and provide gravity sewer offsite. To date Phases 1 and 2 have been constructed, with a construction cost of $1,950,000. The remaining phases are under design for infrastruc-ture.
Simpson Creek Watershed Study - FEMA Letter of Map Revision – Horry County, SC - Mr. Donevant was lead ICPR modeler for the Watershed Study,
Mark H. Donevant—Land Development Team Leader—H&H Modeler
FEMA Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR).
This study consisted of an approximately 42 sq. mi watershed and included substantial irregular channel data input, survey data in-terpretation, and hydraulics using ICPR V3. The study was completed within a year and a half and successfully resulted in the estab-lishment of Base Flood Elevations (BFE) for FEMA Panels 45051C0390H (August 23, 1999), and 45051C0395J (September 17, 2003
Queens Harbor Residential Development – Myrtle Beach, SC - This 160 acre project included 5 phases ranging from single family lots to large commercial parcels A intricate stormwater model and design was critical to interphase stormwater conveyance . The lar-ger commercial parcels in Phase 5 are being constructed and to date the total construction cost is $2.3 Million. In addition, Mr. Donevant was the project manager for the suite of ser-vices rendered and he represented the pro-
ject before the various local, state, and fed-eral agencies for all regulatory permitting since the inception of the project.
Creek Harbour Subdivision – Stormwater Modeling, Murrells Inlet, SC - Mr. Donevant was responsible for the modeling of the stormwater system using ICPR, which focused on water quantity and quality, since
the discharge is into the Waccamaw River system. The project included 3 Phases with a total 111 large single family lots and con-struction cost $ 1.3 million.
Meadows of St. Patrick Subdivision –Stormwater Modeling, Surfside Beach, SC - Mr. Donevant was the Project Manager
for stormwater system design, which in-cluded several offsite existing subdivisions upstream and downstream contributing to the water quality and quantity . The project con-sisted of 2 phases and 178 lots.
Mr. Donevant has more than ten years of municipal infrastructure design and construction experience. The range of this experience covers smaller subdivision infrastructure design to large multi-phase communities which are connected into established neighborhoods. Mr. Donevant has extensive practical
construction experience and common sense, which creates an unbeatable skill set for difficult field problems. He has been Construction Manager for The EARTHWORKS Group on all projects for the past five years and has developed relationships with local contractors and regulators that keep the projects moving forward smoothly. Mr. Donevant’s talents, knowledge, and management skills ensure that the results meet or exceed the expectations of our clients and project stakeholders.
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Registration & Certifications: Geographic Information System Surveyor SC #24316 GISCI—Certified Geographic Informa-tion System Professional Education: B.S., Geology, Radford University, Radford, VA 1998 M.S., Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, Radford University, Radford, VA 2000 Honors and Committees:
2001—Present Horry Georgetown GIS Users Group - Recording Officer
Best Research Thesis Award, 2000-2001
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, 2000
2007 ACSM/NSPS National Map/Plat Competition – 2nd Place Miscellane-ous Maps
Sigma Gamma Epsilon—Physical Sci-ences Honors Fraternity
Association of Engineering Geologists
Detailed Experience:
City of North Myrtle Beach, SC – Stormwater Master Plan - Worked on the NPDES Phase II compliance issues for the Town of North Myrtle Beach creating a GIS database that provided the town with comprehen-sive storm water drainage baseline drawings. Additionally, the work involved taking surveyed data and
referencing it within the database, adding elevation and invert data, field verification of certain as built
structures, and using Photographic Global Positioning System (GPS) technol-ogy to catalog specific structures with photo-linked GPS points. The project was compiled in an effort update a
wealth of paper-based plans by convert-ing them to a comprehensive digital dataset for the entire area within the jurisdiction of the city.
ASTM E1527-00 to 05 Phase I Envi-ronmental Site Assessments (ESA’s) – ―Various Locations‖ - Mr. Williams has developed and managed the completion
of numerous Phase I ESA’s utilizing the American Society for Testing and Materi-als (ASTM) standard E1527-05. These assessments were conducted with re-spect to the range of contaminates within the scope of Comprehensive Envi-ronmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601) and petroleum products for various fi-nancial institutions and private develop-ment clients.
Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Inc. (HCSWA), SC - Mr. Williams, with a previous employer, conducted a hydro-geologic assessment resulting in the placement of groundwater monitoring wells. He constructed a 3-D terrain model using Geographic Information System technology. The model coupled
with geotechnical boring and groundwa-ter data were used to develop a potenti-ometric map. That map was utilized in the proper placement of groundwater monitoring wells. The assessment was required to fulfill the requirements needed for the South Carolina Construc-tion and Demolition and Debris Landfill Permit.
Turkey Creek Environmental Assess-ment and Due Diligence—Sierra Club, Gulfport Mississippi—Mr. Williams was the project manager for an extensive environmental review for the Turkey Creek area outside of Gulfport Missis-
Stephen G. Williams, M.S. GISP — Environmental Team Leader
sippi. The local residents in conjunction with the Sierra Club were seeking expert analysis on environmental impacts within the Turkey Creek watershed associated with proposed development plans. The development within
the area was being conducted in an environ-mentally damaging fashion that was not be-ing property regulated. With our assistance the community was able to prevent develop-ment as it had been planned so that more environmentally sensible approaches could be engineered.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)—Calabash Marina, Calabash NC - Mr. Wil-liams was project manager for an EIS for the proposed Calabash Marina. This study was required by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management to satisfy concerns over potential environmental issues or areas of controversy related to physical, hydrological, historical, environmental and biological issues
associated at or in the vicinity of the pro-posed Calabash Marina property.
Santee River Hydrologic and Wetland Analysis - Mr. Williams was the project
manager and expert legal witness for the as-sessment of over 35,000 acres of property adjacent to the Santee River and downstream of the St. Stephens Rediversion Canal. This assessment included determination of juris-dictional wetlands, river, and groundwater fluctuation due to riverine changes caused by releases from the Rediversion project. De-tailed soil, CAD, vegetation and groundwater mobile GIS/GPS data were collected and ana-lyzed for over 27,000 data points. These
data were all utilized in an EARTHWORKS specifically developed type of GIS forensic geomorphology. Our forensic GIS geomor-phology combined the usage of the extensive field data with cross examination using re-motely sensed data such as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), in conjunction with a Maximum Likelihood Classified spectral analy-sis. This forensic GIS allowed our team to develop GIS landform change projections that were ported to Google Earth format which were ultimately used by the courts to estab-
lish usable property change.
Mr. Williams brings ten years of experience in the fields of Environmental Science, Geology, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to EARTHWORKS. While in graduate school, his re-search involved using GIS to construct a computer model with ArcInfo GRID to predict areas prone to destructive debris flows. Mr. Williams also taught labs for General Geology, Environ-mental Geology, Petrology, and Computer Applications in Geology while working on his thesis. His thesis, titled ―Predictive Hydrological Model for Debris Flow Susceptibility using ArcInfo GRID Applied to the Madison County 1995 Disaster,‖ took top honors graduating year for all theses presented at Radford University. His work was the continuation and expansion of inter-nationally recognized work initiated by his advisor Dr. Kimball Knight and featured in CE News (Feb 2000, www.cenews.com). Mr. Williams Leadership in GIS was recently recognized by South Carolina as he became one of the first practitioners in the State to become licensed by the State.
"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trus-tee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will pro-vide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure." John McConnell – founder of International Earth Day
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Detailed Experience:
PUD Master Plan - Sea Mist Re-sort, SC - Mr. Eshelman was con-tracted to provide horizontal and ver-
tical location for a six block area tied
to the South Carolina State Plane Coordinate System. The data was collected in a matter that allowed for post processing and conversion for storage within a GIS database for utility and infrastructure inventory,
future master planning and utilization by architectural and engineering professionals in future design.
Wetland & Boundary Survey, Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, SC - Mr. Eshelman was responsible for the loca-tion and establishment of wetlands and prop-erty lines for a 4,485 acre parcel known as
Tip Top Plantation. This project was com-pleted using classical survey methods and both dual and single frequency GPS. This site is being developed as a tree farm to be used in conjunction with an existing water and wastewater treatment facility located adja-cent to the parcel.
Beach Renourishment, Great Lakes Dock and Dredge, North Myrtle Beach, SC - Mr. Eshelman conducted surveys and verified sand quantities by running cross-sections along pre and post dredge locations every 25' from dune to -7 elevation for the entire 8.8 mile reach. This survey work was util-ized to confirm that sand placement was in accordance with the USACE contract require-ments.
Ocean Boulevard Revitalization Project - City of Myrtle Beach, SC - During this pro-ject, Mr. Eshelman’s responsibilities included the establishment of both horizontal and vertical controls tied to the South Carolina State Plane Coordinate System. He exten-sively utilized dual frequency GPS for location of 16 blocks along Ocean Boulevard. Field location was then merged with the City’s GIS and used for engineering and planning pur-poses for the comprehensive plan for the City of Myrtle Beach.
ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for Broad-way at the Beach - Myrtle Beach, SC - Mr. Eshelman was responsible for establish-ing horizontal and vertical control tied to SC State Plane Coordinates and field location of utilities, buildings, parking areas and all other improvements at Broadway at the
Beach. This location is a 350 acre retail center located in Myrtle Beach, SC owned and devel-oped by the Burroughs and Chapin Company, Inc.
Floral, and Myrtle Basin Watershed Im-provements, Surfside Beach, SC – Mr. Eshelman led the Survey Team for the field investigation and design of the drainage im-
provements for these basins. His survey team provided horizontal and vertical location for the entire watershed and tied to the South Caro-lina State Plane Coordinate System. The data was collected in a manner that allowed for post processing and conversion for storage within a GIS database for utility and infrastructure in-ventory. His team was also responsible for construction staking and development of re-cord drawings for the completed infrastructure improvements.
ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey for CVS, Palmetto Bays - Conway, SC - Mr. Eshelman was responsible for establishing horizontal and vertical control tied to SC State Plane Coordi-nates and field location of utilities, buildings, parking areas and all other improvements at the CVS —Palmetto Bays in Conway, SC devel-oped by Swain & Associates.
Andrews High School Boundary Survey, Andrews SC—Mr. Eshelman was responsi-ble for a boundary survey for the old An-drews High School to determine existing lines of possession and boundaries to facili-tate future remodeling efforts. During the process of performing the survey, he discov-ered that the school had (unknowingly) taken possession of properties that were not legally acquired. As a result, the School District was able to correct the legal aspects
of the property lines to a satisfactory resolu-tion for all parties.
Mr. Eshelman has over 10 years experience as a professional licensed surveyor, and currently oversees the Survey Team at EARTHWORKS. These responsibilities include: quality control, scheduling, survey data drafting, parcel research, continuing educa-tion, budgeting and equipment purchase. He ensures that projects meet the highest quality standards, in a timely manner and within budget. Mr. Eshelman performs all aspects of drafting and boundary line determination, including subdivision and time-
share plats, lot and topographic surveys, and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. Mr. Eshelman has utilized GIS ESRI ArcView for research and planning of field surveys, and storage and cataloging of the associated data. Mr. Eshelman has strived to be at the forefront of GPS technology by utilizing dual frequency GPS and Robotic technol-ogy in daily survey functions.
Ray R. Eshelman P.L.S — Chief Surveyor—Technical Support
Registration & Certifications:
Professional Land Surveyor SC # 22753 NC # 4627
Education:
A.S., Science & Eng. Technology, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, SC. 1998 AS/1993/Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology AS/1999/Ecological Controls Scuba Schools Int. Assistant Instructor Certified Floodplain Surveyor
Professional & Civic Activities:
SC Society of Professional Land Surveyors National Society of Professional Surveyors American Congress Surveying and Mapping Adjunct Faculty at Horry- Georgetown Technical College teaching Surveying I and Surveying II Air Force Sergeants Association Lifetime Member
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Registration & Certifications: Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Education: M.S. (candidate), Coastal Marine
and Wetland Studies, Coastal Carolina University, SC, 2011
B.S., Environmental Chemistry, Coastal Carolina University, SC, 2000 Honors and Committees: South Carolina Association of Stormwater Managers and the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) Horry County Rivers and Wetlands Protection Committee Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Director of EARTHWORKS Labora-tory Certification # 26560001
Detailed Experience:
Murrells Inlet Marshwalk Permit-ting, Murrells Inlet, SC – Murrells Inlet Marshwalk Permitting, Murrells Inlet, SC – Mr. Hilliard has been the permitting agent and supported fel-low associates in the acquisition of several phases of the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk including all phases of the Veteran’s Pier. In addition to the Marshwalk permitting, Mr. Hilliard was the permitting agent for the Dockside Marina and dredging per-mits, the Dockside and Drunken Jacks
bulkhead permit, and the Crazy Sister’s Ma-rina dredging, marina, and bulkhead permits.
Congaree-Carton Wetland Mitigation Bank, Awendaw, SC - Mr. Hilliard has been involved with protecting, enhancing, and restoring approximately 424 acres of wet-lands and associated uplands in perpetuity to provide wetland mitigation credits for un-
avoidable impacts to South Carolina wet-lands. The work has included wetland de-lineation, soils, vegetative and hydrologic assessment of the property and its associ-ated watershed, hydrologic and vegetative restoration and enhancement design and permitting, negotiations with the SC MBRT and drafting of the Mitigation Banking Instru-ment and the associated conservation ease-ment, baseline and yearly monitoring, and credit sales coordination.
Town of Surfside Beach, NPDES Phase II Permitting – Mr. Hilliard was highly involved in creating the Town of Surfside Beach’s Stormwater Management Plan in an effort to comply with the federally mandated NPDES Phase II requirements for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. The Town recently had a courtesy audit by several members from different departments within both South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and SCDHEC – Office of Ocean and Coastal Re-source Management. They found that the Town of Surfside Beach is currently in com-pliance and is exceeding most other SMS4’s in the state that have been examined through the same audit process.
Creek Harbour Dock Master Plan, Mur-rells Inlet, SC – Mr. Hilliard was also the agent for the Creek Harbour Dock Master
Plan, Community Dock and Boat Ramp. The Creek Harbour Master Plan included 16 individ-ual docks, 1 community dock and private com-munity boat ramp within a newly excavated boat basin. The community dock and boat ramp structures provided recreational access to Collins Creek for the 105 single-family residen-tial lots within the Creek Harbour Subdivision. The master plan also included wetland impacts to 0.64 acres of wetlands along with the pres-ervation of 24.7 acres of wetlands and en-hancement through 4 acres of upland buffer averaging 35 feet in width.
Belle Isle Marina Permitting, Georgetown, SC – Mr. Hilliard acted as the agent in the ac-quisition of the most recent marina reconfigu-ration and dredging permits for the Belle Isle Marina. The Marina now contains 81 boat slips including 10 – 50’ slips, 35 – 40’ slips, and 36 – 30’ boatlift eligible slips. The permit also in-cludes both gas and diesel fuel pumps and a marine pump-out system.
Town of Surfside Beach, Dune Walkover Projects – Mr. Hilliard was involved in the design and permitting for several atypical pub-lic beach dune walkover structures. Both 13th Avenue South and the Ocean Boulevard walk-overs were rebuilt in 2005. Additionally, the 3rd Avenue North walkover was designed and the permit application approved by SCDHEC-OCRM.
Mr. Hilliard’s eight years of experience with EARTHWORKS has involved extensive work with numerous federal, state and local agencies throughout North and South Carolina. He has prepared the timely approval of numerous types of regulatory permit applications such as wetland impacts, land disturbance activities, commercial marinas, dredging, fishing piers, private and commercial boatlifts, individual and community dock structures, bulk-heads, and other types of erosion protections. He also permitted boat ramps and lifts, beachfront structures, wetland bridges, greentree reservoirs, waterfowl impoundments, mines, wetland mitigation banks, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans, and septic tanks.
He has been involved in numerous Environmental Site Assessments, marina Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Special Area Management Plan projects, and enforcement coordina-tion among various environmental and project management services. He holds a seat on the Horry County Rivers and Wetlands Protection Committee. Their mission is to ―facilitate the development of proactive, unified solutions that protect the quality and value of our rivers, streams and wetlands for the health, welfare and safety of current and future gen-erations.‖ Through his experience with coordinating permitting, he has gained a large pro-fessional network throughout the regulatory community. He has an excellent working knowledge of current standards.
J. Reid Hilliard — Senior Environmental Scientist
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Detailed Experience:
Palmetto Bays Crossroads, So-castee, SC – Mr. Smith was the Construction Manager for this pro-ject. He worked with Horry Electric Cooperative to convert an over-head transmission line, the bi-sected the property, into an un-
derground transmission line that allowed more area available for development and improved the overall appearance of the project.
In addition he worked closely with the contractor to ensure this project met a seemingly impossible deadline, guarantee-ing the sale of a key lot to CVS anchoring this site.
South Carolina Coastal Erosion Study, Long Bay, SC- Long Bay, South Carolina, is a heavily populated coastal region that supports a large tourism industry. Sand and dune resources are important for both recreation and coastal habitat. While em-ployed with University of South Carolina Geology Department, Mr. Smith was se-
lected to work in conjunction with the USGS during the deployment oceano-graphic and sediment transport observa-tional systems. He was responsible for the structural design and construction of most of the instrument housing systems. The integrity of these structures was para-mount given the harsh environment they were subjected to on the ocean floor. In addition he worked on the deck of the re-search vessel during instrument deploy-ment and recovery in 2003.
Myrtle Beach International Airport Aircraft T-Hangars, Myrtle Beach, SC - Mr. Smith created storm water model and
design calculations for four(4) aircraft T-hangars at the Myrtle Beach Airport. The site is located in an existing master planned portion of the old Air Force base. Target Distribution Center, Midway, GA – Mr. Smith was the designer and su-perintendent for a 500,000 gallon water storage tank. A private water treatment system was constructed with 800 ft wells to supply potable water for a 1.5 million
square foot Target distribution center. The tank was built in wetlands and had to
be placed on 75 auger-cast piles do to poor soil conditions. Waccamaw Neck WTP, Pawleys Island, SC – Mr. Smith was the Project Manager for a 2 million gallon ground storage tank for a
water treatment plant that was operating way below its capabilities. This tank was constructed several feet into water table and required constant dewatering to prevent damage to the foundation. Through his in-genuity dewatering was accomplished for a fraction of the price of installing a well point system keeping this project well below its $2.5 million budget. Aerator Pilot Program, City of Apopka, Orlando, FL – Mr. Smith ran a pilot pro-
gram for a conceptual aerator design. Through out central Florida most of the deep wells at water treatment facilities have an issue with hydrogen sulfide. The City of Apopka had an aerator that was removing less than 60% of the hydrogen sulfide. Mr. Smith was able to obtain a 94% removal, substantially improving the quality of the drinking water. Several other water treat-ment plants through out the Orlando area were also tested with similar results. These aerators performed as well as forced draft
aerators for only a fraction of the cost and required far less maintenance. F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center, Beaufort, GA - Mr. Smith was the field en-gineer for the construction of 5- 20 million gallon equalization tanks. He remained on site during construction monitoring quality control and ensuring the $20 million project remained on schedule and under budget.
Mr. Smith has 8 years experience with design supervision for phases of civil and environmental work including stormwater systems, water and sewer systems, road construction, and permitting. He is a certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. His time in the construction industry prior to becoming an engineer
gives him a significant advantage by allowing him to incorporate constructability with design. His previous employer was Precon Corporation, where he was a field engineer and project manager for water system improvements for numerous municipalities. As a field engineer he traveled throughout the southeast working on high profile water and waste water treatment plant projects that required an engineer on site to make rapid
decisions for field changes do to being under extreme deadlines. As a project manager he was responsible for the bidding and design of prestressed concrete tanks
used for the storage and treatment of water and waste water.
Duncan Smith P.E. — Project Engineer
Professional Engineer SC #27424 Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector #1840 B.S., Civil/Environmental Engineer-ing, University Of South Carolina, 2004 Honors and Committees: United States Coast Guard, 3RD
Class Petty Officer, HI, VA, SC 1995 - 1999
American Society of Civil Engineers Commandant’s Letter of Com-mendation
3 Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendations United States Coast Guard Good Conduct Award Graduated Cum Laude, President’s List, Dean’s List, Alpha Lamda
Delta Academic Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi, Nominated for All-American Scholar Collegiate Award, National Dean’s List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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Professional Registrations:
Professional Engineer SC #27391
LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
Education:
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, SC 2002
Honors and Committees:
U.S. Green Building Council—South
Carolina Chapter
Horry Georgetown Home Builders
Association—Coastal Green Council
Detailed Experience:
CDI Reinforced Concrete Plant, Surfside Beach, SC - EARTH-WORKS was retained by Concrete Designs Incorporated to prepare construction plans for a new rein-forced concrete pipe plant in the Surfside Beach area. The project involved mechanical, electrical,
and plumbing designs for the sup-port of the Hawkeye Pipe Plus ma-chinery, conveying systems, and concrete mixer. AutoCAD plans were provided with plans and schematics for the layout of the MCC room and the three buildings associated with the plant.
Island Storage, Ocean Isle, NC - Mr. Hammel was responsible for the design of the mechanical and electrical systems for this 48,000 square foot temperature con-trolled storage warehouse. The project also involved the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for a 2,500 square foot office building with living quarters above. The design involved energy effi-cient lighting with occupancy sensor con-trols.
American Athletic Club, Myrtle Beach, SC - EARTHWORKS was hired by a private owner to design a two story commercial facility to house an athletic training facility on the second floor and retail stores at the ground level. The project involved me-chanical, electrical, and plumbing design for the operation of the facility along with comfort of the customers coming to use it. Mr. Hammel was directly involved in the
design and planning of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems involved in this project.
Beach Bums III, Myrtle Beach, SC- EARTHWORKS was retained to provide design/build services for this 6,000 square foot retail space currently under construc-tion. Mr. Hammel was responsible for the
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing de-signs of this retail space and attached mini mart convenience store.
EARTHWORKS Building II, Murrells Inlet, SC – EARTHWORKS recently com-pleted construction of there new 15,000 square foot office building in Murrells
Inlet. Mr. Hammel was in charge of the building systems design which focused on green building concepts and LEED design. The HVAC design utilized highly efficient 17 seer heat pumps and individually con-trolled task area air distribution. Energy
demand was also reduced through the use of efficient lighting products throughout the building along with instantaneous water heaters for all hot water requirements.
Grammer Law Firm, Myrtle Beach, SC - Earthworks was retained to provide the up-fit plans for this 4,900 square foot office building in downtown Myrtle Beach. The design involved assessing the condition of the existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and the overall condition of the building. New building plans were then developed to optimize the equipment to improve occupant comfort and energy
efficiency.
JS Elite Flooring, Myrtle Beach, SC - EARTHWORKS was hired by a private owner to design the retrofit for an office building/sales center in Myrtle Beach. The project involved analyzing and modifying the exist-ing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to meet the new requirements of
the building occupancy. Mr. Hammel de-signed the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for this project.
Blue Whale Retail Center, Surfside Beach, SC - EARTHWORKS prepared con-struction plans for a 17,000 square foot re-tail space recently constructed in Surfside Beach. Mr. Hammel was responsible for the
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for this project.
Captain Dave's Dockside, Murrells Inlet, SC– EARTHWORKS was retained to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing draw-ings for this 7,100 square foot restaurant currently open in Murrells Inlet.
Christopher J. Hammel is a building systems engineer with education and experience in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics fields. He has experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) including AutoCAD and ProE, Energy simulation modeling and building systems commissioning. He is also experienced with design of environmentally sustainable systems such as solar hot water heating and hydronics for residential and commercial projects. He also has construction field experi-ence working in the construction industry on various projects in the south Florida area.
Mr. Hammel has been with the EARTHWORKS Group for four years preparing and design-ing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing drawing packages for commercial and residential projects. He has experience in the area of green building design and the various products available to reduce energy and water consumption.
Chris J. Hammel, P.E. LEED AP, Building Systems Engineer
Professional Affiliations
US Green Building Council Water Environment Federation SC Association of Stormwater Managers American Society of Civil Engineers American Congress Survey and Mapping National Society of Professional Surveyors Construction Specifications Institute American Institute of Architects National Society of Professional Engineers SC Society of Land Surveyors NC Society of Land Surveyors American Waterworks Association State Mapping Advisory Council Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
“We must always remember the delicate balance between man and nature, and work to preserve the best in both,”
Steven G. Strickland, P.E.; LEED AP
for clients needing integrated design solutions, EARTHWORKS is the premier group that provides courteous, professional service, maximizing client success and project quality
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Development Clients
Lennar
Centex Homes
Foxworth Development
Burroughs Brothers Properties
Bill Clark Homes
Queens Harbour Associates
The Litchfield Company
Cliff s Communities
C.R. Thompson & Sons
Swain & Associates, LLC
Three Leaf Developments
Sea Coast Communities, Inc.
Dunes Realty
Sun Colony Development
Ocean Keyes Development, LLC
Harmony Township
Calibre Construction
Jensen’s Inc.
CDF Developers, LLC
Hayslett Homes
Maritime Beach Resort
NNP-IV Cape Fear River, LLC
D.R. Horton
Signature Properties
Bridgetown Real Estate
WKG Land Partners, LLC
Belle Isle Partners, LLC
Financial Institutions
Anderson Brothers Bank
Bank of America
Coastal Federal Savings Bank
Conway National Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First Citizens Bank
Churches
Surfside Presbyterian Church
Belin Methodist Church
Gordon Chapel Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses
Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church
Garden City Chapel
Riverside Freewill Baptist Church
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Williams Hill Free Will Baptist Church
Private
A&I Restoration
MeadWestvaco
American Forest Management
Cummins Atlantic LLC
Concrete Designs, Inc.
Lakewood Family Campground
Dunes Realty
Garden City Realty, Inc.
East Coast Honda
Habitat for Humanity
Waffle House, Inc.
JS Elite Flooring
Harbour Gate Marina
Moseley Architects, P.C.
Myrtle Beach Building Supply
DesChamps Law Firm
WPDE-TV I5 WWMB-TV2 I
Pendergrass Realty, Inc.
Palm Harbour Homes
Myrtle Beach Resort
Thompson Roofing, Inc.
Sea Mist Resort
Surfwater Screen Printing
True Blue Golf Plantation
Municipal/Public Clients
The City of Georgetown
City of Myrtle Beach
City of Conway
Florence County School District #1
Fort Mille School District 1
Horry County Engineering Dept
Georgetown County Public Works
Waccamaw EOC
Georgetown County
Horry County
The Town of Surfside Beach
Little River Water & Sewer
Murrells Inlet 2020
Sierra Club
Williamsburg Co. Dev. Corporation
Conway Christian School
Low Country Day School
Garden City Montessori School
Homeowner Associations
Renaissance Tower HOA
Briarcliff Acres Association
Wachesaw Plantation East HOA
Blue Heron Homeowners
Queens Harbour HOA
Creek Ridge Plantation POA
Deerfield Plantation Phase 1 POA
DeBordieu Community Assoc. Inc
The Lakes POA
Pawleys Retreat Property Owners
Myrtle Greens HOA
Osprey Cove HOA
Bridge Tender HOA
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