Industrial & Economic Development

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Site Ready. Market Ready.
Community Ready.

With nearly a century of combined leadership experience, Ardurra has established itself as a leader in due diligence, site design, and planning for large-scale industrial and economic development projects. Our team brings the technical, regulatory, and environmental expertise these projects demand, from initial site selection and feasibility analysis through design, construction, and operational readiness.

Our recent work includes partnering with local governments and Fortune 500 companies to quickly identify high-potential developable properties and move through due diligence, including rezonings and entitlements, to meet today's speed-to-market requirements.

  • Property due diligence
  • ALTA and topographic surveying
  • Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
  • Ecological services
  • Site and campus master planning
  • Site master planning renderings
  • Zoning and entitlements
  • Transportation and traffic impact studies
  • Rail spur design
  • Structural engineering
  • Site grading design
  • Site stormwater infrastructure design
  • Site utility design
  • Landscape architecture
  • Off-site utility and roadway design
  • Permitting
  • Construction phase services
  • Post construction support, including stormwater inspections

Ardurra delivers industrial and economic development projects through a results-driven approach that blends technical expertise, proactive coordination, and creative problem solving.  We partner closely with planners, architects, economic development commissions, and facilities team members to anticipate issues and provide sound engineering solutions, provide cost-effective design solutions, and streamline the process to meet the current speed-to-market demands.

 

  • Campus and large-scale development master planning
  • Site evaluation, due diligence, and entitlement services
  • Civil engineering and permitting
  • Transportation design and permitting
  • Municipal off-site utilities and roadway improvements
  • Heavy site infrastructure design, including substation pads

Turning Water Challenges Into Lasting Solutions

Access to safe drinking water is the cornerstone of a thriving community. At Ardurra, we combine technical excellence with innovative strategies to help clients navigate the complexities of water supply and treatment: from aging infrastructure and emerging contaminants (including PFAS and microplastic), lead and copper rules to climate change and evolving regulations. With proven expertise and a forward-thinking approach, we transform challenges into resilient, sustainable solutions that protect public health, foster economic prosperity, and ensure reliable water supplies for generations to come. 

Key Services

  • Water Treatment Plant Planning, Design, and Optimization 

  • Source Water Assessment and Development 

  • Potable Water Supply System Master Planning 

  • Water Distribution Network Design and Analysis 

  • Water Quality Monitoring and Compliance 

  • Treatment Process Upgrades and Capacity Expansion 

  • Pumping and Storage System Design 

  • SCADA and Automation Integration for Water Systems 

  • Emergency Response and Resiliency Planning 

  • Feasibility Studies and Cost-Benefit Analysis 

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How We Deliver

We guide you through every stage—from conceptual design and master planning to construction and commissioning. Our responsive approach means we quickly understand your unique challenges and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to your community's needs. You'll work directly with a multidisciplinary team that brings together the right expertise for your project, without unnecessary layers slowing decisions or progress. The result: seamless execution, timely delivery, and drinking water systems that keep your community safe and thriving.

Specialized Technical Expertise

  • Conventional and Advanced Water Treatment Processes (e.g., coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection) 

  • Membrane Filtration (UF, MF, RO) Design and Operation 

  • Chemical Feed and Optimization for Treatment Efficiency 

  • Water Quality Modeling and Risk Assessment 

  • Corrosion Control and Distribution System Water Quality 

  • Source Water Protection and Watershed Management 

  • Regulatory Compliance and Drinking Water Standards (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act, PFAS, CECs) 

  • Process Simulation and Hydraulic Modeling 

  • Water Reuse and Integration with Potable Supply (NPR, IPR, DPR) 

  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Water Treatment 

  • Rehabilitation, Renewal, and Modernization (RRM) of Treatment Works 

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Trivium Corporate Center

Hickory, NC

Building the Infrastructure That Brings Big Business to Hickory

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