Environmental & Utility Permitting Expertise
Environmental permitting, utility permitting, and regulatory compliance have the potential to be a stumbling block for an otherwise smoothly executed project. WithersRavenel will help you navigate this complex permitting process with expert guidance.
Our team of environmental consultants, planners, designers, and engineers anticipate the types of permits that will be required. Where appropriate, we initiate the regulatory process as early as possible to minimize permitting impacts on design alternatives, schedule, and budget. In addition, expertise in permitting for environmental needs ensures efficient project timelines.
Examples of our service offerings include:
Utility Project Permitting
WithersRavenel completed hundreds of water and sewer projects that require various permits, such as those needed for utility and environmental considerations. We have the experience to help our clients be certain that their project meets necessary state and federal permitting standards.
401/404 Permits
Jurisdictional streams and wetlands can provide hurdles to the development of your project. Our team can guide you through these demanding environmental permitting requirements, helping you navigate this process.
NCDOT Encroachment Coordination & Permitting
The state Department of Transportation has their own standards when a project involves or encroaches on certain roadways. We assist clients with NCDOT permitting, ensuring all criteria are addressed. WithersRavenel has numerous former NCDOT employees and a bounty of experience tackling projects where approval of the state agency is needed.
WithersRavenel also performs regulatory compliance reviews. This verifies that all work meets the design and permit requirements. As a result, this paves the way for a successful finished project and demonstrates mastery of all permitting requirements.