International Development
For over 25 years, ATM has provided comprehensive design, engineering, consulting, planning, and surveying services to the international development community—from real estate and resort development to marina & waterfront development.
Our specialized expertise includes development consulting, infrastructure design and engineering, marina planning and design, coastal engineering, civil and structural engineering, environmental engineering and sciences, site assessment and due diligence, design evaluation, surveying and mapping, ecological protection and mitigation, and environmental impact assessments, as well as assistance with marketing and financing.
ATM professionals have long been associated with The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and routinely work with project lenders and financiers.
Along with our expertise, the flexibility and responsiveness of our tight-knit staff of consultants, designers, scientists, and engineers allows ATM to provide international clients with seamlessly integrated services from a wide variety of disciplines. Furthermore, our keen understanding of and experience working on international development projects enables us to work with diverse teams to promptly and effectively resolve complex problems.
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Marina & Waterfront Development
ATM is known throughout the industry for its full-service, turnkey approach to waterfront & marina development.
ATM approaches development holistically to generate maximum, sustainable benefits from each project. We believe waterfront projects cannot be engineered effectively without integrating economic, market, and environmental issues. This is key to our business model and critical for both public and private projects.
Services include:
- Market Studies & Business Planning
- Facilities Planning & Layout
- Marine Engineering & Design
- Environmental Permitting & Consensus-Building
- Consulting
Infrastructure Design & Engineering
Whether addressing concerns about environmental sustainability, designing wastewater treatment plants, or constructing a road, ATM professionals and civil engineers have the demonstrated qualifications to meet client goals worldwide. We have a long history of reducing the confusion and cost-impact of environmental regulations and engineering requirements in a broad range of distinct environments. ATM has a reputation of supplying our clients with innovative solutions that maximize the full potential of limited capital resources in the international environment, optimize the service capacity of current and future systems, and minimize associated operation and maintenance costs.
Services Include
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Systems
- Potable Water Supply
- Drainage and Stormwater Management
- Subdivision and Roadways
- Utility Infrastructure
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Regulatory Permitting
- Agricultural Services
- Construction Services
Environmental and Ecological
Understanding and addressing environmental issues are among the most critical issues facing international projects. Beyond the need to closely monitor the ever-changing environmental regulations, affected parties also face the challenge of determining applicability, evaluating the appropriate options, and effectively implementing the selected course of action.
ATM offers a complete suite of international environmental science and ecological services to our clients. Whether addressing a community's concerns regarding environmental sustainability or designing a developer's wetland mitigation site, our professionals have the demonstrated qualifications necessary to meet the goals and requirements of our clients.
ATM professionals work in a number of distinct environments, including streams, rivers, marshes, wetlands, harbors, forests, reefs, coastal dunes, and open ocean. Whatever and wherever the environmental issue, you can count on ATM to address your needs through creative and effective means.
Services Include:
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Sustainability and Functional Analysis
- Alternatives Analyses and Feasibility Studies
- Wetland Services
- Surface and Ground Water Assessments
- Geological, Soil, and Sediment Testing
- Ecological and Ecosystem Studies
- Habitat Protection and Management
- Field Data Collection and Analysis
- Hydrodynamic and Meteorological Monitoring
- Land and Resource Management
Coastal Engineering
ATM’s Coastal Engineering group has been providing comprehensive support for coastal and marine projects for over two decades.
We have conducted hundreds of coastal engineering projects involving a spectrum of planning, modeling, design, permitting, and environmental investigations.
ATM’s coastal and structural engineers are experienced in addressing the challenges of marine structure development and placement. Our extensive working knowledge of coastal environments and practical experience gives us a unique understanding of the site-specific needs of coastal structures and their effect on natural systems.
Services Include
- Coastal Analysis, Site Evaluation, and Modeling
- Beach Nourishment Feasibility, Design, and Permitting
- Shoreline Stabilization and Coastal Structures
- Dredging Design Services
- Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
- Environmental Assessments, Permitting, and Negotiations
Water Resources Engineering
Population and development continually encroach on water resources through use, discharge, or alteration of flow. ATM's exceptional knowledge of the science, engineering, and regulatory aspects of water resources issues enables us to evaluate alternatives from a multitude of perspectives and build consensus among affected parties. This approach results in a satisfactory balance between water quality, quantity, and designated use..
Services Include
- Comprehensive Watershed Management Services
- Modeling of Freshwater and Coastal Systems
- Ecological Modeling and Evaluation
- Regulatory Management and Stakeholder Facilitation
- Non-Point Load Determination and Management
- Environmental and Natural Systems Engineering
- Comprehensive Data Collection and Management
Surveying and Mapping
A wide range of surveying services are available for coastal, marina, port, harbor, environmental, and offshore geotechnical and geophysical studies. Our surveyors and engineers have extensive experience using conventional survey equipment as well as sophisticated Global Positioning System (GPS) instruments. Whether providing land or hydrographic survey services, ATM's surveying staff customizes each survey plan to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Our GPS-based survey and mapping capabilities allow for rapid and flexible topographic surveys at remote locations.
