Site Development & Civil Engineering Projects

NEI services include Civil, Survey, Planning and Permitting as well as Geotech services with RMA for the 176 residential apartment building for those in need of housing for Crossroads RI

The project is currently under construction by TRAC builders and the groundbreaking ceremony was celebrated by a “who’s who” of RI Political figures. NEI assisted KITE Architects with all Site / Civil permitting, Surveys, Soils Testing, Geotechnical Services, Stormwater, Utility Design and City Plan Commission Permitting.

NEI services include Civil, Survey, Planning and Permitting as well as Geotech services with RMA for a 5- story mixed used building

The project is located on Pine St. in Providence, in direct proximity to the Summer St Apartments. It includes housing for an at risk population / those with disabilities. Currently being solicted for bid.

NEI supported the VAMC MRI expansion and ER projects through survey, civil and permitting efforts with RGB Architects

NEI provided comprehensive site civil engineering services throughout all project phases, from initial planning to construction documents, for both the Emergency Department addition and the MRI expansion at Veteran’s Memorial Hospital Providence. These multi-million dollar projects required a thorough understanding of the existing site conditions.

To achieve this, NEI conducted a detailed topographical and wetlands survey and utilized Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology. The GPR survey accurately identified the location and type of existing utilities, revealing a complex network of infrastructure that needed to be carefully considered during the design and construction process. NEI’s scope of services also included the development of site civil design plans, stormwater management plans, and utility connection/extension designs. Additionally, NEI managed the permitting process, securing all necessary approvals for the hospital expansions. This comprehensive approach ensured the successful integration of the new facilities within the existing hospital campus.

Survey existing conditions, topography survey, underground utility investigation, civil consulting, site planning and geotech services

NEI collaborated with Flansburg Architects, Peregrine Group, and the City of Providence Parks Department to provide comprehensive site civil engineering services for Trinity Rep’s building expansion and the transformation of Adrian Hall Way into a vibrant public space.

This multifaceted project involved the design of a building addition to enhance accessibility and meet Trinity Rep’s growing needs, as well as the creation of a public park, urban greenway, and pedestrian pathway. NEI’s team carefully coordinated with various stakeholders, including the Adrian Hall Way Skatepark, to ensure the project’s success and create a space that benefits both Trinity Rep and the surrounding community.

The project is currently being bid and permitted.

Site/Civil Engineering, Permitting, and Land Surveying

The Newport Restaurant Group is planning improvements to the Boat House Waterfront Dining building and grounds located at 227 Schooner Drive in Tiverton (Plat 119, Lot 101) within the waterfront zoning district. The Boathouse is an iconic restaurant, set on a bluff overlooking Mount Hope Bay. It’s been a local favorite since the early 2000’s, created along with the Mount Hope Village Condominium project. A concept application, similar in scope, was presented to the Tiverton Planning board in 2022. The current application seeks to build on that scope.

At present, the restaurant is at capacity on many in season evenings and weekends. The current proposal seeks to expand the restaurant to 331 seats, so that locals and visitors alike can get a table without making a reservation two weeks in advance. The seating may expand as the design evolves but it will be at least 331 proposed seats.

NEI has been contracted to perform Site/Civil Engineering, Permitting, and Land Surveying for the proposed project. We’re excited to be working alongside Peregrine Group, Spring St. Architects and Traverse Landscape Architects. 

UAV Surveys, bathymetric surveys, civil design and site planning, of proposed site, building layouts, sheet pile retrofits, coastal walk, remediation, stormwater mitigation, site utilities, parking, and associated infrastructure. CRMC, RIDEM, and municipal permitting

NEI has been on point for the technical elements of this challenging project, located on the lower Thames section of Newport. The site currently is an underutilized restaurant, club and marina. It’s comprised of 6 properties totaling 3.1 acres, directly on Newport Harbor. NEI conducted multiple outreach meetings with neighborhood groups and Friends of the Waterfront to address abutters concerns. NEI has been tasked with developing the conceptual plans and now Master Plans for municipal permitting. This is a challenging project as it’s low in elevation and the current structures and site are at a high level of risk from storm surges and Sea Level Rise (SLR). NEI prepared analysis based on FEMA mapping and CRMC SDE scenarios to prepare a design that maximizes resiliency, both for site and structures. Stormwater currently flows unmitigated, directly to Newport Harbor, and the site is contaminated as it was part of a Texaco Oil Facility dating back to the early 1900’s. There are also historic considerations, as the site is located in the Southern Thames Historic District, with 4 existing structures that are examples of Newport’s early days as a working waterfront. The project required HPHC review and CRMC permitting. The plan is to repurpose materials as part of the hotel and landscape, and to allow for historic masonry façade walls to remain.

As part of the redevelopment, the proposed structures were located further landward and an expanded harbor walk (including pedestrian flow analysis), greenspace, or bioretention areas are proposed in place – both to allow for stormwater treatment and for future nuisance flooding. The proposed site plan focuses on resiliency, grades are raised to promote drainage and provide increased resiliency. Stormwater design is avant-garde, with Modular Wetlands Systems to tackle pollutants of concern, and a lined permeable paving system to maximize water quality treatment, coupled with underground storage that allows for longer term treatment post-storm events; this also allows for the use of tide gates as the outlets will be underwater during low tides with expected SLR values.

NEI Services include Master Planning, Land Surveying, Subdivision design, as well as Site/Civil Engineering Services and Construction Administration.

The Reserve at Spring Hill in Rehoboth, MA is a 200-unit subdivision, including 25% low to moderate income housing component. The project is fully approved, permitted, and under construction in the final stages of development. Over 100 homes have been constructed and sold, and the project includes a community center, Sewer Treatment Plant, and LID Stormwater Management

Extensive wetlands investigations, pre-app and permitting w/ RIDEM/RIPDES, complex drainage analysis and design, to property retain stormwater and mitigate pollutants prior to discharge in waterbody.

This project took place at a sensitive military facility bordering freshwater wetlands and Baileys Brook in Middletown, RI. It required extensive wetlands investigations, along with pre-application meetings and permitting with RIDEM and RIPDES. The site presented challenges due to the need for complex drainage analysis and design to properly retain stormwater and mitigate pollutants before discharging into this sensitive waterbody. Additionally, flooding issues needed to be addressed, caused by increased rainfall and unmitigated impervious surfaces from abutting properties.

To manage these challenges, NEI designed multiple sand filter systems. Some were constructed at grade, blending naturally into the landscape, while others were built underground to avoid interfering with large turning circles used by military vehicles. Phase 1 of the project is substantially complete, while Phase 2 is currently being prepared for bid.

Site/civil consulting, survey, UAV flight of entire project area, existing conditions plan / modeling for resiliency analysis (w/ RMA for sea level rise impacts infrastructure), utility analysis, permitting, interagency coordination (RIDEM / CRMC)

NEI was contracted to provide site and civil consulting, along with surveying services, for the unified vision of the areas spanning Waterplace Park, Biltmore Park, and Kennedy Plaza in collaboration with Arup. As part of the effort, a UAV flight was conducted over the entire project area to create an existing conditions plan and develop modeling for a resiliency analysis. Working with RMA, this analysis assessed the potential impacts of sea level rise on the park and surrounding infrastructure.

In addition to site evaluation, the project included utility analysis, permitting, and inter-agency coordination with RIDEM and CRMC. NEI and RMA, subcontracted by Arup, conducted a detailed investigation into the complex conditions affecting these sites. Using FEMA resources, CRMC sea level rise mapping, and custom GIS modeling, the team analyzed a range of flooding scenarios. The primary goal was to develop mitigation strategies for the persistent nuisance flooding that occurs in the tunnel connection between Waterplace Park and Kennedy Plaza.

This work was an essential component of the master plan redesign effort for the city, ensuring that future improvements address resilience and infrastructure challenges.

Survey and existing conditions, functional survey, site features and surface utilities. Site planning, civil consulting, coastal wetland determinations, CRMC Permitting, drainage mitigation design and soil evaluations

NEI conducted a comprehensive survey and existing conditions assessment, including a functional survey to document site features and surface utilities. The project involved site planning, civil consulting, and coastal wetland determinations, along with CRMC permitting.

As part of the development for a proposed 5,000 sq. ft. maintenance facility and its associated infrastructure, NEI designed drainage mitigation solutions and performed soil evaluations. The scope also included the extension of a water main, as well as the design of an RPZ and hotbox system.

This work was completed in collaboration with RGB Architects and RIDEM.

Survey and existing conditions, functional survey, site features / surface utilities, site planning, civil consulting, coastal wetland determinations, CRMC permitting, drainage mitigation design and soil evaluations

NEI conducted a Metes and Bounds Boundary Survey of all Navy properties throughout Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth, which included a UAV flight covering the entire area. This project was a major, multi-year effort completed to exacting Navy standards. An additional component of the project involved surveying the Newport Railroad, which introduced unique challenges due to its complexity and alignment with existing infrastructure.

The project is now substantially complete and is being filed in Land Evidence.

Metes and Bounds Boundary Survey

NEI conducted a Metes and Bounds Boundary Survey of properties located “across the river” from the New London base. This survey was essential for establishing an ESQD (Easement) in the area.

UAV based site + topographic survey, functional survey, metes and bounds survey for bridge repair / replacement

From 2017 to 2019, NEI worked with the State of Rhode Island (RIDOT) and the Louis Berger Group (now WSP) on the Reservoir Avenue and Amtrak Railroad Bridge project in Providence, RI.

The project involved a UAV-based site and topographic survey, along with a functional survey and a metes and bounds survey to support the bridge repair and replacement efforts.

UAV based site + topographic survey, functional survey, metes and bounds survey

From 2017 to 2019, NEI collaborated with the State of Rhode Island (RIDOT) and the Louis Berger Group (now WSP) on a project in Middletown, RI.

The scope of work included a UAV-based site and topographic survey, a functional survey, and a metes and bounds survey for approximately half a mile of roadway, supporting intersection and traffic redesign efforts.

UAV based site + topographic survey, functional survey, metes and bounds survey

Since 2018, NEI has been working with the State of Rhode Island (RIDOT) and Commonwealth Engineers on multiple infrastructure projects across the state. These projects include Route 146 (four bridge sites), Bath Street in Providence, the Amtrak Station in South Kingstown, and the Mohegan Bridge in Burrillville, RI.

The work involves conducting UAV-based site and topographic surveys, along with functional surveys and metes and bounds surveys to support improvements at various bridge and overpass locations. This project is ongoing.

Blast reports, quantity surveys, consulting, prime survey for construction layouts and survey control

From 2016 to 2018, NEI served as the prime survey company for construction layouts and survey control at the Tiverton, RI Casino project in partnership with Gilbane Building Co. The work included pre- and post-blast reports, quantity surveys, and consulting services to support the project’s development and ensure precise execution throughout the construction process.