Rhea is proud to have offered engineering services to numerous schools, universities, institutions, and public spaces in our area.
Public + Institutional
Services we offer for our education clients include:
Accessibility Ramp Design
Pavement Design Including Stormwater Drainage
Retaining Wall Design
Asbestos + Lead-Based Paint Assessment
Phase I – III Archaeological Survey
Archaeological + Historic Mapping
Architectural Survey + Historic Resource Survey Forms (HRSF)
Archival Research
National Register of Historic Places Nominations
Rhea has worked with schools, universities, and local city authorities and organizations to upgrade their infrastructure, and improve accessibility, safety, and sustainability.
Public organizations and institutions often face challenges relating to aging infrastructure and limited budgets. Rhea understands these challenges and can provide efficient, cost-effective solutions. From hazardous materials surveys in aging buildings to upgrading and redesigning public plazas, parking areas, ramps, and stairways, Rhea can help.
Public Plaza Low-Impact Stormwater Design
Rhea developed a green, low-impact stormwater management plan for a commercial plaza in Pittsburgh, reducing flood risk and benefitting both residents and businesses.
Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation and Retaining Wall Design
Rhea conducted a geotechnical investigation and redesign for a deteriorating retaining wall at a Pittsburgh university.
Public School Infrastructure Improvements
Rhea has provided geotechnical, design, and engineering support for infrastructural improvements at public schools across the Pittsburgh area.
Archaeological Geophysics at Two Historic Cemeteries
Rhea’s archaeological geophysics team used non-invasive methods to locate and map over 2,800 mostly unmarked graves at two historic cemeteries in Alexandria, Virginia.
Holy Trinity Stormwater Management + Permitting
Rhea was chosen to perform stormwater design analysis for a proposed site development undergoing changes. Rhea redesigned the conveyance system avoiding potential impacts to existing wetlands and designing an underground stormwater system modeled through five design storm conditions.
Garfield Glen Affordable Housing Development
Rhea worked closely with the developer, architect, and regulatory agencies for a scattered site affordable housing development in Pittsburgh.