ENGINEERING SERVICES
Since its founding in 1993, the Engineering Department staff of Wightman
Ward, Inc. has provided both private and public sector clients
with design expertise in the preparation and review of residential,
commercial and industrial developments as well as public infrastructure
improvements. We pride ourselves in developing good working
relationships with our clients so that our services can be tailored
to meet their needs and expectations. Our experience, qualifications
and familiarity with local design standards and submittal requirements
have allowed us to build an excellent track record for providing
quality services in a timely and cost effective manner. You will
find that the Engineering Department staff at Wightman Ward, Inc.
will be a valuable partner to assist you with all your engineering
needs, no matter what the size of the project.
- Site Plan Preparation
- Storm Water Drainage System Design
- Road Design
- Municipal Sanitary Sewer Design
- Municipal Water Main Design
- On-site Septic System Design
The Engineering Department also plays an integral role in
developing plans and specifications for Plat and Site
Condominium projects, which are described in more detail
on the Land Development page.
Site Plan Preparation
Site Plans are commonly required for all commercial, industrial or multifamily
developments. The Engineering Department staff of Wightman Ward, Inc. has
extensive experience in this area and have successfully completed site plans
for numerous clients with a wide range of design requirements, such as parking
lot additions, major commercial and industrial developments, and townhouse
and apartment complexes. Site plan drawings typically must follow stringent
specifications required by various regulatory agencies to gain approval.
Wightman Ward, Inc. stands ready to guide our clients through the entire
process, from conceptual planning to final approval.
Storm Water Drainage System Design
Storm water control and disposal is a major component of any project. Wightman
Ward, Inc. will work with our clients and any required regulatory agencies
to determine a system that provides a cost effective and aesthetically acceptable
plan meeting all environmental requirements. We have experience working
with various types of systems involving ditching or piping storm water for
ultimate disposal to detention or retention basins, municipal storm sewers,
underground storage structures, or connection to natural water courses.
Road Design
Wightman Ward, Inc. staff has prepared numerous roadway design, primarily
in conjunction with plat or condominium developments. We have also completed
designs or roadway modifications to improve safety and alleviate drainage
concerns. Roadway design standards are typically established by government
agencies and our staff is intimately familiar with them and the options
they afford. Within those guidelines, we endeavor to work with our clients
to design a roadway system that meets their needs, be it a simple grid pattern
to maximize access to available parcels of land, or curvilinear designs
to create a more aesthetically pleasing layout and potentially preserve
valuable natural site features.
Municipal Sanitary Sewer Design
As with roadways, sanitary sewer systems that are to connect to public systems
must be designed to meet the requirements of both the local municipality
and the State of Michigan. Our experienced staff has completed countless
sanitary sewer system projects, including gravity flow systems and systems
requiring lift stations and force mains. We will ensure that our designs
meet all applicable standards and assist our clients in obtaining the required
construction permits from the State of Michigan.
Municipal Water Main Design
Water mains, like sanitary sewer systems, must meet the requirements of
the State of Michigan to obtain the permits necessary for construction.
In addition to the State guidelines, local municipalities have their own
requirements which must be met. The Engineering Department staff of Wightman
Ward, Inc. are very familiar with these requirements and will strive to
prepare a design meeting all appropriate parameters in a cost effective
manner and will assist our clients in obtaining the required construction
permits.
