SERVICES
Green infrastructure and sustainability goals are of increasing importance, and achieving these goals requires technical knowledge and training in varied fields. We offer time savings on your project by contributing specialty services to help meet your project goals. Peter MacDonagh, ASLA, CSLA, is the Director of Science + Design for the Urban Solutions team. He heads a team of specialists including hydrologists, water resource engineers, tree and soil design specialists, and LEED-accredited professionals, all trained in green infrastructure. We deliver the most ecological and economical return to your site possible.

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The following is a partial list of services. Please let us know what your needs are if you don't see what you're looking for here.
PLANS AND DETAILS
  • Analysis of site plan and site details for efficient Silva Cell use, recommendations
  • Analysis of existing Silva Cell layout plan, potential conflicts, recommendations
  • Silva Cell layout plan from schematic design to construction documents
  • Soil volume and Silva Cell calculations, including economic review of alternatives
STORMWATER DESIGN
  • Analysis of site plan, site details, pavement details, for efficient Silva Cell use
  • Calculations and stormwater modeling based on project components and infrastructure
  • Silva Cell system design and layout from schematic design to construction documents
  • Construction services (observation, inspection)
  • Post Installation Evaluation (PIE) and long-term system evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance, NPDES Phase II
  • Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Feasibility and Analysis
TREE AND SOIL DESIGN
  • Existing soil and drainage studies
  • Planting space and planting soil design
  • Tree size/soil volume calculations
  • Construction services (observation, inspection)
  • Species selection
SHOP DRAWINGS
  • Independent desktop review of project construction support documents relating to Silva Cell design as requested by the contractor
  • Custom, site-specific layout and detailing of Silva Cells, based on project construction documents, for contractor installation
TRAINING
  • Contractor training and workshops (in-house and remote)
  • Professional training and workshops (in-house and remote)
  • Complimentary lunch and learn opportunities, group presentations


NOTE: All Silva Cell layouts and details shall be reviewed and approved by project engineer