About Meridian AssociatesMeridian Associates provides land development, 3D mapping, 3D laser scanning, renewable energy, and sustainability assessment consulting services to corporate, commercial, industrial, institutional and public clients. These services encompass the complete development process from initial site acquisition studies to final compliance certification, analysis and implementation.Meridian Associates and its sustainability consulting division, Sustainnovation, is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts with regional offices in Westborough, Massachusetts, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Houston, Texas, and regional locations in Greensboro, NC and Phoenix, AZ. Meridian Associates has completed projects in 23 of 48 contiguous states in the US, providing national coverage. Meridian seeks to provide clients with technical expertise and end-to-end management of complex development and energy projects in helping them to succeed financially, environmentally and socially responsibly.Founded in 1990, Meridian Associates has practiced a three-tiered approach with its staff in hiring the finest talent, providing continuous training, professional development, and empowering employees to excel in their work environment. The current team has grown to approximately 40 members in four offices. Meridians' staff includes professional land surveyors, professional civil engineers, registered landscape architects, 3D laser scanning professionals, sustainability assessment experts and LEED Accredited Professionals. We recognize that our staff represents our most valuable resource and we pride ourselves on the long-term commitment many have made to the firm.Meridian Associates utilizes the latest technology as a key asset in its ongoing efforts in providing unparalleled accuracy and quality for its clients. Highlights of the tools employed include 3 Dimensional Laser Scanning ( 3D Laser Scanning ), interpretive software and sophisticated measurement tools for Renewable Energy development ; innovative GPS surveying equipment, and a multitude of design software platforms. This equipment allows us to meet the speed, versatility, and precision demanded by today's fast-paced projects. In addition, there is a macroscopic effort underway Meridian Associates to reduce its carbon footprint using technology to improve the sustainability of the firm. The firm utilizes 9 hybrid vehicles for its travel-intensive operation, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. One hybrid vehicle was recently converted to a plug-in model, enabling it to reach in excess of 100MPG. We are constantly exploring technological advances in an ongoing effort to serve our client's needs more effectively.Meridian Associates prides itself on its ability to move quickly in addressing its client's evolving needs. The staff is focused on providing a high degree of accuracy with a team structure in multiple locations offering maximum agility and responsiveness. Our ability to deploy staff and equipment rapidly through the contiguous United States has served the growing needs of our clients and supported unexpected circumstances.Meridian Associates is a professional design firm and is required by law to safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive workplace. We will safeguard the public and owner's property and equipment, avoid interruption of operations and strive to deliver on budget and schedule, the highest quality of professional services.Meridian Associates is passionate about protecting the environment and "walks the talk." In addition to providing its clients with sustainability assessment and consulting expertise through Sustainnovation, Meridian Associates has developed an internal green team, equipped its staff with the latest hybrid vehicles and instituted energy efficiency and conservation policies to minimize its carbon footprint thr