Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Surveying Experts in Norfolk
Founded in 1943, our firm has built a legacy of technical excellence and community trust through generations of dedicated service. We specialize in civil engineering, land surveying, and project management, delivering solutions that balance regulatory compliance with innovative design. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience to projects ranging from infrastructure development to environmental sustainability initiatives. With a focus on quality control and client collaboration, we have completed work across 20+ countries while maintaining our roots in Norfolk, Virginia.Our commitment to LEED-certified practices and advanced technologies ensures sustainable outcomes that meet evolving industry standards. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and local governments, we extend our impact beyond client projects to support community development. Our leadership team's military service background informs our disciplined approach to project execution and client accountability.
Services
Site Engineering
Feasibility Studies
Land Surveying
Water System Design
Wastewater Solutions
Stormwater Management
Airfield Pavements
Landfill Design
Recreational Facilities
GIS Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1943
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of combined engineering experience across 20+ countries
- Our team holds 6 professional engineering licenses in multiple states
- We maintain LEED-certified sustainable design practices
- Our staff includes Hardy Cross Hall of Fame inductees
- We utilize cutting-edge AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS technologies
Associations and certifications
- LEED Gold Certification
- LEED Silver Certification
Services
Site Engineering
Our site engineering services transform complex terrains into functional spaces through comprehensive civil design and surveying. We handle subdivision layouts, utility coordination, and regulatory compliance for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Our engineers create site plans that optimize land use while meeting local zoning requirements and environmental standards.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments to evaluate project viability before implementation. Our studies analyze site conditions, infrastructure needs, environmental impacts, and cost projections to identify potential challenges and mitigation strategies for construction projects.
Land Surveying
Our licensed surveyors provide precise boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction stakeout services using GPS and GIS technologies. We deliver elevation certificates, ALTA surveys, and digital mapping solutions for land development and infrastructure projects.
Stormwater Management
We design sustainable stormwater systems that comply with EPA SWMM and LEED requirements while protecting watersheds. Our solutions include detention basins, permeable pavements, and green infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality.
DoD Airfield Pavements
We specialize in airfield pavement design for Department of Defense facilities, ensuring compliance with military specifications. Our engineers assess runway conditions, design pavement overlays, and implement maintenance solutions to maintain operational readiness at domestic and international bases.
People
C. Allan Bamforth, Jr.
Principal Quality Control Engineer
With 50+ years in civil engineering, he oversees quality control and project execution globally. Inducted into the Hardy Cross Hall of Fame, he ensures technical excellence across all projects.
Anna Lee Bamforth
Principal Senior Project Manager
Leading projects for 33 years, she manages full project lifecycles from design through construction. Licensed in six states, she specializes in federal facility projects and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Richard E. Garriott
Quality Control Senior Engineer
Specializing in civil design solutions, he conducts multidisciplinary reviews to identify and resolve technical challenges during project design and construction phases for complex infrastructure projects.
Andrea T. Landfair
Civil Engineering Director
Managing civil designs for federal and private clients, she focuses on stormwater compliance and sustainable solutions. Certified in Virginia DEQ stormwater management, she ensures regulatory adherence across projects.
Joshua R. Godfrey
Survey Manager
With expertise in boundary and topographic surveys, he leads domestic and international surveying projects. His work ensures accurate data collection for infrastructure development and land use planning.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, land surveying, stormwater management, and DoD airfield pavement design for public and private sector clients.
How long has your company been in business?
Since 1943, providing engineering services with three generations of family leadership and technical expertise.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in 20+ countries including military facilities in Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Are you LEED-certified?
We have participated in multiple LEED Gold and Silver certified projects following sustainable design principles.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through multidisciplinary reviews, licensed professionals, and advanced technologies like AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS mapping systems.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Hampton Roads, VA with projects across the U.S. East Coast and international military installations.
