 |
To see projects in a specific technical specialty follow the links below:
Private Clients
Selected Project Experience
Lacey Marketplace North – Lacey, WA
This project is a commercial development located on 40 acres previously owned by the Department of Natural Resources in Hawks Prairie. Survey activities involved ground control for photogrammetry, topographic and planimetric surveying of surrounding streets, utilities, and adjacent subdivisions, as well as a boundary survey and monumentation, in support of civil and site design by Parametrix. The survey scope of work conformed to the comprehensive standards of the Home Depot corporation. An ALTA/ACSM survey was subsequently prepared and updated for acquisition of the property by the client.
back to top
Salishan HOPE VI Redevelopment – Tacoma, WA
Parametrix is providing site civil engineering, surveying environmental and permitting services for the Salishan HOPE VI Redevelopment. The Salishan public housing community is located in the Eastside Neighborhood of Tacoma. The 200-acre redevelopment project involves the complete demolition of all residential units and construction of between 1,270 and 1,500 housing units, as well as revitalization and construction of new community infrastructure, facilities, and services. The design of the redevelopment focuses on locating homes and services in close proximity; providing mixed housing types and sizes within one neighborhood; and integrating community focal points and open spaces within walking distance of most homes. Land Surveying support for the project has included boundary and title research and analysis, topographic and planimetric surveying of existing conditions, property segregations for acquisition of tax credits, final platting and street vacation exhibits. Construction surveying is being provided subsequent to completion of design plans. Our surveyor has an ongoing roll in providing any and all support to the project team regarding entitlement issues.
back to top
Briggs Village – Olympia, WA
Parametrix provided surveying, civil engineering, planning, permitting and transportation design services in support of the preliminary plat for the Briggs Village master planned development. Briggs Village will include 133 single-family lots, 204 multi-family units, 42 duplexes, and 82 townhomes as well as 250,000 square feet of commercial/office space. The project will be constructed in multiple phases over a ten-year period. During the master plan process, Parametrix assisted the architectural team in developing the internal circulation and access system, the preliminary utility layouts, and conceptual storm drainage and grading plans. We prepared on-site civil design plans and provided permitting assistance for the western portion of the village, including off-site transportation infrastructure.
back to top
Public Clients
Selected Project Experience
Nisqually Glacier Monitoring Surveys – Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
This project has been an annual endeavor for the National Park Service in conjunction with the United States Forest Service and the Nisqually Tribe. Each fall since 1991, surveyors have measured the ice-surface altitude and movement of the Nisqually Glacier above Paradise Lodge. Three cross sections of the glacier are surveyed from separate USGS instrument control stations located between 5,600 feet and 7,000 feet (1,700m to 2,130m). Mt. Rainier Park guide service personnel assist by traversing the glacier while the survey crew collects data by electronic distance measuring units. Subsequent to collection of field data, plan and profile maps are updated with new information and provided to the park service for a variety of studies including measurements of annual precipitation and global warming.
back to top
SR 522/ Snohomish River to Monroe – King County, WA
This project involves the widening of a 4.5-mile portion of a state highway, and construction of improvements to five bridges. The project included the mapping of the entire right-of-way throughout the corridor, including SR 2 and the Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe Railroad at the terminus and several other significant cross streets. Mapping includes all utilities, topography and planimetry, and section ties, as well as analysis of survey data and right-of-way alignment resolution. In support of the environmental assessment, survey crews mapped over 40 wetland areas with associated streams, surveying 500 feet up and downstream in all areas. Eight cross-sections along the Snohomish River and its confluence with the Skykomish River were surveyed at the direction of the project hydrologist. The survey also included location and mapping horizontal and vertical positions of 30 groundwater wells. Survey methods include both GPS/RTK and conventional methods. Resulting information was processed in CaiCE and Microstation format. Subsequent to preparation of the design basemap, a Record of Survey was prepared verifying the centerline and right-of-way alignments of the highway.
back to top
Tacoma Narrows Bridge QA/QC Survey – Tacoma, WA
This project involved a comprehensive records research and field control survey to independently calculate the various alignments and right-of-way configuration for SR 16, as depicted on the "Right-of-way and Limited Access Plan – Jackson Ave. Vic. To 36th St. NW Vic." The project involves processing field data, generated by GPS fast-static and conventional methods, and analyzing existing right-of-way and section monumentation related to plan dimensions and calculating the mathematical configuration of the published right-of-way, based upon the field survey. Any discrepancies between field ties and dimensions published on the plan will be reported. Existing outer limits of constructed improvements (top and/or toe of slope) will be mapped and the location of these physical limits in relation to the SR 16 right-of-way will be verified. The limits of mapping under this task assignment include the roadway widening limits on both sides of SR 16, and the on/off ramps at several interchanges. The field survey data will be translated into CaiCE format with the elements on the correct levels per state standards. A narrative report will be prepared, documenting all procedures and findings of the field survey activities.
back to top
Northcliff Road Improvements Survey Support – Shelton, WA
This project involves the design and construction of improvements to Northcliff Road, between Poplar Street and North 13th Street (approximately 0.8 miles). The City of Shelton is providing civil engineering design of the improvements, which involves widening the road to include two-12-foot lanes, curb, gutter, 7-foot sidewalk, 3-foot planter strip, street lighting, and ADA compliance and channelization where warranted. The road may be re-aligned to accommodate these improvements. In support of the project, Parametrix surveyors are providing establishment of horizontal and vertical control for the aerial photogrammetry, planimetric and topographic field surveying to within areas obstructed by trees and foliage, hard surfaces requiring more accurate detail for design, surface and underground utilities; centerline alignment and right-of-way determination; title analysis and calculation of property lines (approximately 40 parcels); design base map and right-of-way plan preparation; and creation of legal descriptions and exhibits for right-of-way acquisition and "true cost appraisals".
back to top
National Flight Interpretive Center at Paine Field – Snohomish County, WA
Parametrix surveyors were responsible for the design survey and preparation of a basemap depicting site conditions in the northwest portion of the airfield, and including frontage improvements along Paine Field Boulevard. The site is located in both Snohomish County and the City of Mukilteo. Survey activities involved boundary, title, and easement analysis; underground utility research and mapping; preparation of a comprehensive basemap for design; and coordination with various city, county, and state agencies, utility companies, and airport staff for research of internal documentation and scheduling of field work around flight patterns.
back to top
On-Call Relationships
Selected Project Experience
Port of Tacoma Open Order Land Survey Services – Tacoma, WA
Parametrix has been responsible for over 20 assignments for the Port within the last two years as part of an open-order contract. These tasks have included horizontal and vertical verification of monuments within the Port area; preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits for Port management agreements; preparation of an ALTA/ACSM survey of parcels along Marine View Drive; a boundary and topographic survey of the abandoned Kaiser Aluminum facility; and preparation of many legal descriptions and exhibit maps for land use activities, including the acquisition of utility easements for the directional drilling as part of the Blair Waterway Widening project. All tasks have involved coordination between Port and City of Tacoma horizontal and vertical datums and compliance with Port requirements such as HAZWOPER certification.
back to top
City of Puyallup On-Call Surveying – Puyallup, WA
Parametrix has provided on-call surveying to the City of Puyallup since 1990. To date, we have managed over 155 separate tasks, including mapping for road and utility design, boundary surveys, ownership deed research, facilities asbuilts, preparation of easement and right-of-way descriptions and exhibits and monument recovery and replacement.
back to top
Washington State Parks and Recreation On-Call Survey Services – WA
Parametrix has assisted the Parks department with a variety of services at several different locations. At Index-Galena State Park, Parametrix provided topographic survey and boundary monumentation of the park, located on the south bank of the north fork of the Skykomish River, east of Index. At Cama Beach on the western shore of Camano Island, Parametrix mapped 72 acres of wooded property adjoining the shoreline of the island. Mapping of wetlands and eagle nests was included on this site. Parametrix provided detailed mapping of an area inside Kanaskat-Palmer State Park for park expansion. The 24-acre site is located on the Green River, north of Enumclaw.
back to top
Washington State Department of Transportation On-Call Survey Services – Olympia, WA
Parametrix has provided state-wide on-call surveying services to the WSDOT for over 17 years. Various projects have involved deed research and analysis, transportation design surveying, right-of-way boundary determination and monumentation, and litigation support.
back to top
Portland District Army Corps of Engineers On-Call Survey Services
Parametrix is currently under contract with the ACOE to provide land survey support for hydro-survey services throughout the Portland District.
back to top
|
