Civil: Services

The Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture Department is led by Principal Michael N. Stamas, ASLA, LEED AP, a Registered Landscape Architect and LEED Accredited Professional. Established in 2003, TBA's newest department has a seasoned staff of registered civil engineers and CAD technicians. By integrating our civil engineering and landscape architecture practices, TBA is able to provide creative designs that incorporate both sound construction principles and environmental sensitivity. Our goal is to design enduring landscapes that take full advantage of a site's natural features.

Civil engineering services are offered in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Our civil engineers offer a full complement of services to architects and corporate, commercial, and institutional clients. These services range from preliminary studies through construction documents and administration, and include:

Preliminary utility routing
Preliminary Opinion of Cost
Consultation with utility companies regarding existing infrastructure and extensions to the site
Assistance with selection and coordination of other site consultants (Surveyors, Traffic Studies and Signalization)
Sustainable Design guidance and LEED Analysis
Site Utility Plans
Street/Offsite Improvement Plans
Utility calculations (storm drains, sanitary sewers, water pressures)
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
Bidding Phase assistance
Construction Administration
Project Closeout

Design and analysis incorporates the latest design software including:

Haested Methods "Pond Pack"
Transoft Solutions "AutoTurn"
Autodesk "Land Desktop"
Risi Stone Systems

Sustainable Design

Working with accredited Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) professionals on many projects, the Civil Department applies environmentally sensitive design principles on all project types, from subdivisions and commercial developments to public facilities including schools and libraries.