OUTSOURCING LAND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN

Transforming land reserves into sustainable investment value depends on a feasible planning drawing. However, the immense volume of technical work and the pressure of tight deadlines are currently exceeding the capacity of many internal teams. Consequently, outsourcing Land Development design has become a ‘core’ solution, helping companies optimize costs, accelerate implementation speed, and ensure project approval, thereby realizing the profit potential from their land holdings.

What is outsourcing land development design?

Land Development design outsourcing is a design solution that establishes the function and use of the existing land, including residential areas, commercial services, industrial factories/warehouses, public areas, and other infrastructure construction utilities.

This process is executed by Civil Engineers, ensuring compliance with regional design standards, applying Low-Impact Development principles, and integrating cyclical stormwater runoff control solutions along with an erosion control plan throughout the construction phase.

Benefits of outsourcing land development services

When carrying out projects, Civil Engineering Firms and Urban Planning Consultants frequently utilize the services of Land Development outsourcing Experts.

They need to process a large volume of drawings, ranging from master plans to detailed infrastructure designs, to meet the diverse requirements of various clients such as landowners, investors, or government agencies. Outsourcing helps these companies ensure they effectively meet the needs of each client.

• Ensure timely submission of applications with consistent quality.
• Save costs and control expenses effectively, avoiding overhead from temporary staff expansion.
• Reduce the burden on internal teams and allow them to focus on strategic tasks.

It’s not just Civil Engineering firm, other client groups also utilize outsourcing to serve their own goals and benefits, such as:

• Real Estate Developers & Investors: Lawful planning, optimal land use, easier approval, and quicker deployment.
• Architectural & Land Development Firms: Reduced design workload, cost control, and accelerated project schedule.
• Construction Companies & General Contractors: Obtain detailed drawings, leading to clear cut-and-fill volumes, accurately calculated drainage systems and roadways, which prevents errors and reduces incurred costs during construction.

The benefits of utilizing outsourcing Land Development design services not only help meet the diverse goals of each client group but also resolve challenges related to cost, personnel, and schedule. All companies and investors share the common desire to possess high-quality, feasible drawings, thereby shortening the approval process, optimizing investment efficiency, and increasing project value.

Drawing standards that outsourcing Land Development design services must ensure

• AASHTO Standard – A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book, 7th Edition, 2018): Issued by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, it applies to the geometric design of roads, including alignment, longitudinal/transverse sections, curve radii, and gradients.
  
• EPA Standards – Stormwater Management Regulations (40 CFR Part 122, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System – NPDES): Issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulating stormwater management systems, detention/retention ponds, culverts, sewer systems, and water pollution control.
• Local Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances: Local or state regulations on zoning, setbacks, easements, building density, technical infrastructure. (Example: Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code – Act of 1968, P.L.805, No.247).
• International Standards on Safety & Infrastructure: Depending on project requirements, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) may be applied to ensure quality and environmental sustainability.

In addition to the international and local standards that most outsourcing providers comply with, Aidedo also pays special attention to the accurate application of CAD templates, layers and drafting standards required by the client to ensure consistency between outsourcing and in-house.

At the same time, the implementation process is supported by specialized international standard software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, 12d Model, InfraWorks, HydroCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis and Vehicle Tracking, helping to improve project accuracy and efficiency.

Land Development project implementation phases

The process of implementing a Land Development project consists of six phases: project initiation, survey and data collection, feasibility assessment and preliminary planning, detailed design, review and approval, and finally, construction implementation. Among these, Land Development outsourcing providers (or firms) like Aidedo will focus on undertaking the detailed design phase, which is carried out through the following steps:

Phase 1 – Client Information & Data Collection

Review all documents and information provided by the client, including topographic survey data, boundary plats, zoning regulations, and utility records. Identify if additional data is needed (e.g., soil reports, traffic studies, environmental constraints).

Phase 2 – Conceptual Planning

Develop initial subdivision layouts with lot divisions, road alignments, open spaces for retention ponds and utilities easements . Ensure compliance with local zoning and subdivision codes. Share the preliminary layout with the client for review and feedback.

Phase 3 – Grading & Drainage Design

Prepare grading plans to optimize earthwork balance and stormwater drainage. Design stormwater management facilities (detention basins, pipes, culverts) following EPA and local stormwater regulations.

Phase 4 – Infrastructure Design

Design complete infrastructure systems:

Roadways: horizontal/vertical alignments, cross-sections, pavement details.

Utilities: water supply, sewer networks, storm drains, and electrical layouts.

Ensure connection with existing public infrastructure.

Phase 5 – Earthwork, Storm drain & Quantity Reports

Perform cut/fill analysis for cost estimation. Prepare detailed quantity reports to support construction planning and budgeting.

Phase 6 – Final Documentation & Handover

Finalize CAD drawings with all annotations, legends, and supporting documents. Deliver the complete drawing set (grading plan, utility layout, subdivision plan) for client approval and construction use. Provide revisions if required during approval.

Handover documents in Aidedo’s outsourcing Land Development design service

After completing the above implementation steps and going through a detailed discussion process with the client, the final product that the client receives from Aidedo will be a Land Development design drawing that fully demonstrates the following criteria:

• Subdivision Layout Plan: Lot division, road alignment, open spaces, easements.
• Grading Plan: Finished contours, spot elevations, slope details.
• Drainage & Stormwater Management Plan: Pipes, culverts, detention/retention basins.
• Roadway Design Drawings: Horizontal & vertical alignments, cross-sections, pavement details.
• Utility Layout Plan: Water supply, sewer network, storm drain, and electrical systems.
• Earthwork Calculations Report: Cut/fill volumes, balance analysis, cost estimation data.
• Construction-Ready CAD Files & PDF Sheets: Complete drawing package prepared to client standards/templates.

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Input standards in Aidedo’s outsourcing Land Development Design service

In order for the project implementation process to proceed smoothly and ensure that the drawings fully meet the technical criteria mentioned above, clients need to prepare and provide cLand development outsourcing experts like Aidedo with the following important documents:

• Topographic & Boundary Survey Data: .dwg, .csv, or .txt format, including contours, spot elevations, and existing utilities.
• Zoning & Subdivision Regulations: applicable municipal codes, setbacks, easements, and design criteria.
• Base CAD File: existing drawings or site maps to ensure alignment with previous data.
• Soil / Geotechnical Reports: if available, to support grading and drainage design.
• Utility Information: records of existing water, sewer, storm drain, and electrical networks.
• Site Photos / Drone Images: to verify ground conditions and identify key site constraints.
• Client CAD Standards: .ctb files, layer standards, and template requirements.
• Any Prior Studies: environmental assessments, floodplain/FEMA maps, or traffic studies if applicable.

Upon receiving the handover of documents from the client, Aidedo will proceed to check the input data based on the pre-established checklist. In case of any deficiencies, Aidedo will request the client to supplement fully to ensure all necessary data is provided before starting to deploy the drawing.

Why do more than 100+ loyal clients choose outsourcing Land Development Design Services at Aidedo?

Since 2019, Aidedo has implemented more than 10,000 Land Development Design projects for companies in the US, Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland and many other developed countries. To date, more than 100 loyal clients continue to choose Aidedo’s Land Development Design outsourcing services, thereby affirming the prestige and quality of service. This commitment comes from practical experience and the ability to provide flexible, accurate and reliable solutions right from the first cooperation.

In addition, clients also stay with Aidedo for a long time thanks to the following outstanding advantages:

• Extensive practical experience: Aidedo has completed numerous Land Development projects ranging in size from over 100 lots on a few dozen acres to over 250 lots on dozens of hectares. With this experience, Aidedo is able to design stormwater infrastructure systems, including Detention Ponds and Retention Ponds, to meet the requirements of runoff control, flood mitigation, and compliance with sustainable development standards.

• Consistent quality assurance: QA/QC and revision support systems are always maintained, helping drawings meet approval standards from the first time.
• Absolute security of project data: All data is processed in a closed internal system, with strict access management, synchronized via a secure cloud platform and limited access by project. Aidedo strictly complies with confidentiality agreements (NDA), committed to not sharing any client data in any form.
• Professional engineering team: 60+ full-time engineers, graduated from top technical universities in Vietnam, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with tight schedules (with resource backup).
• Speed ​​& professionalism: 100% communication in English, quick response, handing over technical drawings within 24 hours when clients need.
• Optimum cost up to 50%: Thanks to the advantage of operating in Vietnam, clients save significantly on labor and infrastructure costs while still ensuring international quality.
• Flexible cooperation model: Choose hourly packages, fixed projects or specialized teams – easily control budgets at each stage.
• Zero risk commitment: If the deadline is missed or the delivery is not as committed, Aidedo will refund 100% within 24 hours.

Client reviews about Aidedo

Aidedo is increasingly recognized as a reliable outsourcing solution. In addition to receiving positive feedback from customers, Aidedo has also been featured on ASCE, one of the most prestigious forums of the global civil engineering community.

To understand Aidedo’s operating process, you can refer to the “How we work” section. All detailed information about costs, policies, or questions surrounding the project are answered in the FAQs section.

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