Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Sustainable Land Development
JMH Weiss has been delivering advanced sustainable solutions for real estate development since 1957. Our firm specializes in civil engineering, land surveying, and master planning for commercial, residential, and institutional projects worldwide. With over six decades of experience, we integrate technical expertise with environmental stewardship to create intelligent, economical developments. Our services span the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to construction management, utilizing cutting-edge technology like 3D laser scanning and UAV mapping. We maintain a collaborative approach that unifies all stakeholders in the development process, ensuring projects meet legal, social, and environmental standards.As industry leaders in sustainable development, we guide clients toward net-zero carbon goals through energy-efficient design and renewable energy integration. Our team of certified engineers and planners brings global expertise to every project, serving markets in healthcare, retail, infrastructure, and advanced technology sectors. Headquartered in California with offices in Texas, we combine local knowledge with international best practices. Our commitment to innovation has transformed the firm from a regional Bay Area provider to a western U.S. leader in sustainable land development. This enduring legacy of excellence continues to shape communities through thoughtful, forward-looking engineering solutions.
Services
Land Surveying
Civil Engineering
Master Planning
Construction Management
3D Laser Scanning
UAV Mapping
Stormwater Management
Wetland Mitigation
Sustainable Development
Reality Capture
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and land development
- Our team utilizes advanced technology like 3D laser scanning and UAV mapping
- We implement a fully integrated collaborative process for all projects
- Our engineers hold expertise in sustainable development and net-zero carbon projects
- We maintain a global perspective with local market knowledge in western US markets
Services
Land Surveying
Our land surveying services combine traditional theodolite technology with modern tools like GPS and 3D laser scanning to create precise digital representations of project sites. We deliver accurate boundary determinations, topographic maps, and construction staking for development projects of all scales. This critical data forms the foundation for all subsequent engineering and design work.
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions covering grading, drainage systems, utility infrastructure, and stormwater management. Our engineers apply advanced hydrology and hydraulics modeling to create resilient infrastructure that meets regulatory requirements while optimizing site functionality for commercial, residential, and institutional developments.
3D Laser Scanning
Our 3D laser scanning captures precise digital representations of physical environments without direct contact. This technology enables accurate as-built documentation, construction progress monitoring, and clash detection for complex projects. The resulting point cloud data supports better decision-making throughout the design and construction phases of development projects.
Master Planning
We create comprehensive master plans that integrate land use, transportation systems, and environmental considerations for large-scale developments. Our approach balances economic viability with sustainability principles, incorporating LEED certification strategies and low-impact development techniques to create functional, future-ready communities.
UAV Mapping
Our UAV operations capture high-resolution aerial data for mapping and monitoring challenging sites. This technology provides efficient data collection in hazardous areas, supports GIS applications, and enables detailed topographic analysis. The resulting aerial imagery and elevation models enhance planning accuracy for infrastructure and land development projects.
People
Kevin R. Weiss
CEO
As CEO since 1995, Kevin R. Weiss has expanded JMH Weiss from a regional firm to a western U.S. leader in sustainable development. He implemented the company's integrated collaborative process and holds a civil engineering degree from Penn State University.
Questions
What types of projects does JMH Weiss specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering and land development for commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare, and advanced technology projects across the western United States and Hawaii.
How does JMH Weiss incorporate sustainability into projects?
We implement LEED certification strategies, low-impact development techniques, and renewable energy integration to help clients achieve net-zero carbon goals in all our engineering and planning solutions.
What surveying technologies does JMH Weiss use?
We combine traditional surveying equipment with modern tools including GPS, 3D laser scanning, and UAV mapping to create precise digital representations of project sites.
How long has JMH Weiss been in business?
JMH Weiss has delivered engineering solutions since 1957, evolving from a Bay Area land planning firm to a western U.S. leader in sustainable real estate development.
What areas does JMH Weiss serve?
We serve clients throughout the western United States, including California and Texas, with project experience extending to Hawaii and other markets across North America.
What makes JMH Weiss different from other engineering firms?
Our integrated collaborative process unifies all project stakeholders, combining technical expertise with environmental stewardship to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for complex development challenges.
