Civil Engineering Services

Z-Development Services is a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida. With our expertise and experience, we offer a wide range of comprehensive civil engineering consulting services to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Civil Engineering Consulting Services

Concept Planning/Due Diligence

Z Development Services offers expert assistance in evaluating and securing your development site. Our team conducts a thorough property investigation, including code research and site-related development requirements, to support your land purchase negotiations, ensuring informed decision-making.

We specialize in creating detailed site conceptual plans tailored to your project’s unique requirements. Our plans are designed to meet local and state development standards, giving you confidence that your project is feasible and compliant.

During the due diligence phase, we identify potential development challenges, additional costs, and the expected timeline for permits and approvals. With years of experience navigating regulatory processes, we deliver insights that help you finalize the purchase with confidence, ensuring you’re prepared for every step ahead.

Entitlement Services

Securing approval to develop your ideal site can be challenging, especially when land use restrictions are involved. At Z Development Services, we have the expertise to guide you through the complex entitlements process and ensure your project gains the necessary approvals.

Our services include rezoning requests, variance or waiver applications, special or conditional use permits, future land use amendments, and approvals for preliminary development plans or master/planned developments. 

We handle all necessary applications at the local and state levels, ensuring your property is properly entitled for it’s proposed use. Our team also provides professional representation at staff meetings and public hearings, such such as Planning/Zoning Boards, City Council and/or County Commission hearings.

Our attention to detail and extensive experience ensure that every aspect of the entitlement process is managed efficiently, helping you achieve a successful project outcome.

Civil Engineering Services

After selecting your site, Z Development Services provides site design services to ensure your project is ready for permitting and construction. Our team has extensive experience preparing comprehensive site development plans, including layouts, utilities, grading & drainage, landscaping, and erosion control. 

With decades of experience in civil engineering and a deep understanding of local and state regulations, we are equipped to handle any challenges that may arise and ensure your project meets the highest quality and compliance standards.

In addition to new developments, we offer a full range of services for existing sites, including property condition assessments, utility and drainage solutions, stormwater inspections and repairs, and site modifications such as parking lot or building expansions. Trust our proven expertise to guide your project from start to finish.

Project Management

Managing the complexities of property development requires expert coordination, and Z Development Services has the experience and network to ensure your project’s success. Our skilled team oversees every aspect of the development process, coordinating a range of professionals—including architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, and contractors—to keep your project on track.

At Z Development Services, we understand the sequence and timing required for each development phase, and we ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in the correct order. We carefully manage all consultants involved, alleviating the burden of coordination while maintaining strict attention to budget and timeline constraints.



Drawing on years of project management experience, we ensure accurate cost identification and expedite your project’s schedule without compromising quality. Trust Z Development Services to provide seamless management, guiding your project from concept to completion.

Permitting Services

Navigating the permitting process is often one of the most challenging aspects of property development, but Z Development Services has the expertise to streamline it. Many projects require multiple permits from local and state agencies, and delays can lead to significant time loss. Our team takes a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure your project schedule proceeds quickly.

We conduct thorough due diligence to identify all required permits early on and aggressively pursue approvals, reducing the risk of unnecessary delays. Our extensive experience with regulatory processes allows us to expedite permits while keeping you informed through regular status updates.

By diligently managing the permitting process, we help ensure your project stays on schedule, meeting or exceeding your expected opening date. Trust Z Development Services to guide your project through the permitting phase with precision and speed.

Construction Administration

Once your project is approved, the key to building quickly and cost-effectively lies in a well-executed bidding process. At Z Development Services, we manage this process by issuing detailed project plans and specifications to multiple contractors. We coordinate pre-bid meetings to ensure every contractor understands the scope, which leads to more accurate and competitive bids.

After bids are submitted, we assist in analyzing them to confirm accuracy and ensure you receive the best bid for your project. Throughout construction, we concentrate on minimizing costly change orders by providing clear, high-quality plans and maintaining consistent communication with the selected contractor.

As construction progresses, our team conducts site inspections as required, ensuring the project stays on track. When nearing completion, we provide all necessary certifications and guide you through the final steps to secure the certificate of occupancy.

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