Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Memphis, TN
Founded in 1976, Reaves Firm has established itself as a trusted multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, land planning, and landscape architecture. Our team combines decades of technical expertise with a collaborative approach to address complex development challenges across commercial, industrial, residential, and retail sectors. With a focus on personalized service, we navigate regulatory, environmental, and logistical hurdles to deliver tailored solutions that align with client goals.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our diverse portfolio spanning Memphis and the Mid-South region. As a certified Small Business Enterprise, we prioritize direct communication, in-house expertise, and long-term client relationships to ensure efficient, high-quality project outcomes.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Land Surveying
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of engineering experience in the Memphis region.
- Our in-house multidisciplinary teams ensure seamless project coordination.
- All principals hold professional engineering or landscape architecture licenses.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through personalized service.
- Our staff includes certified floodplain surveyors and FEMA compliance experts.
Associations and certifications
- City of Memphis Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Enterprise SBE
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass grading and drainage, utility design, storm water management, and environmental permitting for commercial and industrial projects. We specialize in navigating regulatory requirements and optimizing site functionality while maintaining budget constraints. Our engineers provide comprehensive solutions from initial planning through construction documentation and observation.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering services include structural systems evaluation, seismic analysis, and design of foundations and retaining walls for new and existing structures. We conduct failure analysis and provide strengthening solutions for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutional projects. Our team ensures compliance with current building codes and safety standards during all project phases.
Land Surveying
Land surveying services feature ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking. Our certified surveyors provide precise data for property development, legal documentation, and infrastructure projects. We maintain extensive experience in both urban and rural surveying challenges across the Mid-South region.
Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture services focus on master planning, planting design, and amenity development for commercial and residential projects. We create functional outdoor spaces that integrate with site infrastructure while meeting aesthetic and environmental goals. Our team prepares detailed construction documents and graphic presentations to guide implementation.
Land Planning
Land planning services include site analysis, zoning assistance, and master planning for mixed-use, retail, and industrial developments. We specialize in entitlement processes and governmental coordination to streamline project approvals. Our planners balance market demands with regulatory requirements to maximize land use potential.
People
Lee Davidson
President and Principal in Charge
Lee Davidson has led Reaves Firm since 1976, overseeing major mixed-use and industrial projects. With engineering licenses in three states, he specializes in governmental liaison work and construction budgeting. A Memphis native, Lee maintains long-standing client relationships and community leadership roles.
Greg Bartlett
Principal in Charge of Civil Engineering
Greg Bartlett manages commercial civil engineering projects with emphasis on storm water management. Licensed in three states, he directs IT operations and entitlement processes. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a BSCE in 1988 and has over 30 years of regional project experience.
Mike Davis
Principal in Charge of Land Planning
Mike Davis leads land planning initiatives with expertise in zoning and governmental interaction. A licensed landscape architect in two states, he previously managed land development for a major homebuilder. He holds a BLA from Mississippi State University and has over 35 years of local market knowledge.
Tim McCaskill
Principal in Charge of Land Surveying
Tim McCaskill oversees land surveying operations with licenses in three states. His 30-year surveying career includes boundary determination and ALTA survey expertise. He merged his firm McCaskill and Associates with Reaves Firm to expand regional surveying capabilities while maintaining technical accuracy standards.
Christine Donhardt
Landscape Architect
Christine Donhardt specializes in sustainable design and public space planning. With a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia, she serves on national design review committees. Her experience includes sustainability planning and historic landscape preservation projects across the Southeast region.
Questions
What engineering services does The Reaves Firm offer?
We provide civil engineering, structural engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for commercial, industrial, and residential developments in the Memphis area.
How long has The Reaves Firm been in business?
The Reaves Firm has served the Memphis region since 1976, providing engineering and planning services for over 45 years.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Memphis metropolitan area and surrounding Mid-South region, including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
All our engineering principals hold professional licenses in multiple states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, ensuring regulatory compliance expertise.
Can you handle large-scale industrial projects?
Yes, we specialize in large distribution centers and industrial developments, with extensive experience in site infrastructure and environmental permitting.
Do you provide land surveying services?
Yes, our certified surveyors offer ALTA surveys, boundary mapping, and construction staking services for commercial and residential developments.
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