Project Use Type: Retail, Restaurant
Client: D&G Development
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Property Size: 2.81 Acres
Building Square Footage: 6,651 SF
Services Provided:
– Infrastructure Planning Management
– Municipal Permitting Navigation
– Foundational Utility Sketches
– Geotechnical Coordination Services
– Civil Construction Design
Unique Solution:
Integrated a high-performance underground detention system with complex grading and structural landscape walls to preserve valuable surface acreage for a signature outdoor patio.
Case Study: Wood-Fired Excellence: Delivering a Premier Dining Destination in Alpharetta
Context & Services
For D&G Development, we served as the specialized technical partner for the Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Alpharetta, GA. Our team provided comprehensive civil engineering, infrastructure planning, and municipal permitting for this 6,651 SF restaurant. The scope encompassed our “bread and butter” services, including utility sketches, geotechnical coordination, and a detailed civil construction design plan covering grading, drainage, and erosion control to ensure a seamless transition from concept to constructed reality.
The Unique Solution
The restaurant industry faces intense “speed-to-market” pressure where every day of delay impacts ROI. Navigating high-cost pads requires extreme precision to balance geometric density with operational efficiency. We anticipated these challenges by integrating a high-performance underground detention system, preserving valuable surface acreage for a 2.81-acre site.
Our craftsmanship centered on a complex grading and structural landscape wall design. This choice enabled the creation of Firebirds’ signature outdoor patio—a brand-defining space nestled within a dense lifestyle hub. By coordinating exterior grease management with intricate civil grading, we acted as a true advocate, ensuring that technical infrastructure never compromised the patron experience or the architectural vision.
Success & Impact
The result is a landmark dining destination that blends high-volume functionality with an inviting atmosphere. By proactively managing the “permitting labyrinth” and site constraints, we delivered a compliant, operationally efficient facility. Today, the vibrant patio serves as a testament to a partnership built on technical excellence and shared core values.
