General aviation airports serve as the backbone of their communities and associated businesses. And the pavement that makes up the runways, taxiways, and aprons provide a foundation for these needs. Garver’s designs start with planning alongside airport personnel and stakeholders with safety for pilots, operators, tenants, and passenger state of mind, while also utilizing cost-effective approaches to maximize utilization.
More than 60 years of experience in aviation engineering, including the design and management runway, taxiway, and apron improvements for airports of all sizes across the country. This experience includes design for new infrastructure along with pavement rehabilitation techniques and pavement reclamation.
When assessing airfield pavement we employ data collection, records review and interviews, visual inspection, geotechnical, topographic surveys before recommending the most efficient and effective solution.
Coordination with utility companies during survey, design, and construction phases to minimize construction time, conflicts, and change orders.
Extensive experience in general engineering reviews to determine construction is aligned with design intent, including interim and substantial completion inspection of work.
Acting as an extension of airport staff our team assists airports with funding, grant, and project administration materials; FAA and state aviation agencies coordination; and full administrative project development needs.
Diverse experience in delivering Environmental Assessments and NEPA processes for major airfield projects that meets the approval of the FAA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local agencies; to create a safe environment for growing aircraft operations.