HVJ is one of only a handful of companies in the U.S. engaged in pavement engineering. We work with local and state governments, airport authorities, the U.S. military, and fellow engineering firms to meet ever-growing pavement demands.

Our services fall into two broad categories — project and network. For projects, we develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for new or rehabilitated streets, highways, parking lots, airport aprons, taxiways, and runways. We include all relevant details such as environmental requirements, construction phasing, striping, traffic control, and utility considerations. We own and operate falling weight deflectometers to measure and evaluate existing pavement conditions and develop in-situ material properties.

In the network category, we develop Pavement Management Systems (PMS) to define multiyear plans and budgets for maintenance of city, county, and state roads and airfields. Comprehensive network services include: an inventory of streets and highways, visual condition survey, needs assessment, development of an annual paving program, staff training, and integrating a geographical information system (GIS) with software to support GASB 34 compliance.

HVJ offers two other key design components related to development of plans and specs for street design:

1. Modification of sidewalks, curbs, and ramps to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for improved pedestrian access and mobility.
   
   
2. Traffic control plans including detours and lane closures for special events such as marathons and bicycle races, and for construction activities such as manhole work, crane operation, and street repair.