GEI’s coastal experts understand and solve complex technical and policy issues related to land and waterfront development to deliver solutions for the coastal environment.
Our Specialties
Project Lifecycle
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Health and Safety
Every day we integrate health and safety in all that we do at GEI. From site safety plans to daily safety briefings and site safety audits. Our culture of safety at GEI is reflected in our processes, training programs, and ultimately our safety record. Since safety transcends every facet of our work, we integrate seamlessly with our client’s safety programs and protocols.
Planning and Studies
At GEI we understand that each project is unique. Once a project need has been identified, we work with our clients to understand, evaluate, and develop the best approach based on the project specific technical, institutional, regulatory, economic, and environmental challenges.
Our Approach: To meet these complex challenges, GEI helps formulate our clients’ vision through a thorough understanding of the project opportunities and challenges.
Activities & Deliverables
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Project Viability Study
- Alternative Analysis
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Existing Data Review
- Preliminary Investigations and Studies
Key Issues
- Project Funding
- Site Selection
- Stakeholder Engagement
Permitting
Permitting is an often overlooked phase of a project, and if not properly planned for, can cause serious project delays. Successful permitting involves deep regulatory understanding and local relationships that create submittals that can be efficiently reviewed and accepted.
Our Approach: From federal permits such as Section 404, NPDES, NEQA or FERC permits to the myriad of state and local permits, GEI has a sound understanding of the ever changing world of permitting water infrastructure related projects.
Activities and Deliverables
- Permit Acquisition Strategy
- Siting and Routing Studies
- Conceptual Mitigation Planning
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Scoping Meetings
Key Issues
- Streamlined Review Opportunities
- Local Relationships with Jurisdictional Partners
- Knowledge of Governing Laws
- Stakeholder Communication & Engagement
Design and Engineering
GEI has extensive experience and expertise in the design and engineering of all types of waterfront and marine infrastructure projects. Our in-house geotechnical and environmental engineers work seamlessly with our waterfront designers to deliver efficient project solutions.
Our Approach: Alternative approaches to engineering and design can offer significant savings to project cost and schedule. At GEI, we continually look at new ways to create functional and safe designs that meet the expectations of all project stakeholders.
Activities & Deliverables
- Value Engineering
- Use of Technology to Drive Cost and Schedule Savings
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Specifications and Contract Documents
- Design Documentation
- Engage Specialty Contractors for Practical Designs, as Needed
Key Issues
- Project Team Collaboration and Communication
- Cost Efficiency
- Clear, Complete, Constructible Designs
- Risk Allocation
- Enable Client and Regulatory Reviews
Construction
Typically, the bulk of project costs is realized in the construction phase. It also has the highest risk in terms of cost and schedule overruns. At GEI, our construction managers and field technicians bring proven and practical approaches to monitoring construction quality throughout the project to help create on-budget and on-time projects.
Our Approach: Many construction issues can be avoided with a sound approach in the planning, investigation, and design phases coupled with strong communication and project management during construction.
Activities & Deliverables
- Attendance at Pre-Construction and Construction Progress Meetings
- Management of Submittals, Requests for Information, and Noncompliance Reports
- Implement Construction Quality Assurance Program
- Progress Reporting and Final Construction Documentation
- Mobile Materials Testing Laboratory
Key Issues
- Project Team Collaboration and Communication
- Effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Operations and Maintenance
Waterfront structures are at high risk for deterioration due to the harsh marine environment. We work with our clients to inspect, maintain, and rehabilitate waterfront structures to meet current standards and address long-term safety concerns.
Our Approach: GEI helps our clients maintain and operate their critical infrastructure through benchmarking best practices and incorporating lessons learned.
Activities & Deliverables
- Asset Management Plans and Programs
- Inspection of Infrastructure
- Cost-Benefit Analyses
- Risk Based Analyses and Modeling