OUR SERVICES

Construction Services

Tell us what you're planning. We'll review the property, outline the engineering and permitting path, and give you a clear scope and fee proposal — before you commit to anything.
AT A GLANCE
What clients get from Highland's engineering and design team.
Licensed professional engineering in D.C., Maryland & Virginia
Permit-ready, coordinated construction documents
Constructability reviewed with our in-house build team
One point of coordination across all disciplines
What We Do

Engineering, permitting & construction under one roof

Highland Engineering & Construction delivers integrated engineering, design, permitting, and construction services throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia — taking projects from first site evaluation and feasibility through final completion with one coordinated team.
WHAT WE OFFER

Five engineering & design service areas

Each service is available on its own or as part of an integrated design package.

Civil Engineering & Site Development

Comprehensive site development for residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects — tailored to local jurisdictional requirements.

Architectural Design

Design and building plans for new construction, additions, renovations, and tenant improvements — from concept through permit plan sets.

Structural Engineering

Foundation, framing, and retaining wall design for new buildings and modifications — with structural calculations and permit documentation.

MEP Engineering

Coordinated HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and gas piping design — with energy code compliance and MEP permit drawings.

Permitting & Development Services

Building, site, grading, and right-of-way permits — with zoning review, agency coordination, expediting, and project tracking.
WHAT WE OFFER

Five engineering & design service areas

Each service is available on its own or as part of an integrated design package.
Integrated Engineering and Construction Delivery

We Provide Complete Construction Services for Residential, Commercial, and Infrastructure Projects

Why Choose Our Construction Services

Our integrated engineering and construction approach provides reliable project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
Engineering-driven construction
Quality workmanship
Efficient project coordination
THE INTEGRATED ADVANTAGE

Designed together, not handed off

Fewer conflicts

Architectural, structural, civil, and MEP systems are coordinated before construction begins — so drawings agree on paper and in the field.

Smoother approvals

Submissions prepared to each agency's checklists and standards, with review comments managed to resolution.

Buildable documents

Our construction team reviews every design for cost, sequencing, and constructability before it is finalized.
WHY HIGHLAND

Licensed, local, and accountable for the result

Our qualifications are straightforward — and because we also build, our name stays on the project long after the drawings are approved.

Registered Engineering Entity

Registered professional engineering entity in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Licensed Professional Engineers

Professional Engineer licensure covering Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Virginia Class A Contractor

Licensed for residential and commercial building construction throughout Virginia.

Maryland Commercial Construction

Licensed to provide commercial construction services throughout Maryland.
How Design Moves Forward

Our construction service

Thirteen defined stages take a project from first call to completion — with quality control and permitting built into the sequence, not bolted on.

Construction Workflow

A Clear Path to Completion

Client Inquiry

Project Consultation

Site Visit

Contract Execution

Pre-Construction Planning

Permits & Procurement

Site Preparation

Construction Phase

Estimate & Proposal

Quality Control & Inspections

Punch List

Final Inspection

Project Delivery

Warranty & Ongoing Support

WHERE THIS APPLIES

Projects our engineering teams support

Construction Services

Residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction — built by the team that designed it.

Design-Build & Turnkey Project Delivery

One contract and one accountable team from feasibility through closeout.

KEEP EXPLORING

Pairs naturally with our construction services

Engineering Services

Residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction — built by the team that designed it.

Design-Build & Turnkey Project Delivery

One contract and one accountable team from feasibility through closeout.

START THE CONVERSATION

Start with a free consultation and project review

Tell us what you're planning. We'll review the property, outline the engineering and permitting path, and give you a clear scope and fee proposal — before you commit to anything.