What Z Development Services does

Z Development Services is a Florida-based civil engineering consulting firm founded in 2011 in Orlando, specializing in commercial and residential development services for clients across the continental United States. The firm holds engineering licenses in 46 states and reports more than 1,000 completed projects, primarily serving national retail and restaurant brands (including Starbucks, Chipotle, Dutch Bros Coffee, Mister Car Wash, Popeyes, Wendy's, KFC, Taco Bell, Dunkin', and 7-Eleven), automotive services (Enterprise), hospitality operators (Home2Suites by Hilton, Townplace Suites by Marriott), self-storage developers (Extra Space Storage), and educational facilities (Primrose Schools), alongside commercial real estate developers. Its value proposition centers on a full-service, single-vendor model that consolidates fragmented civil engineering workflows under one accountable provider.

The firm's service offering spans the entire development lifecycle through six integrated product lines: concept planning and due diligence, entitlement services (rezoning, variances, future land use amendments, public hearing representation), civil engineering design (site development plans, grading, drainage, utilities, landscaping, erosion control), project management (multidisciplinary coordination of architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, and contractors), permitting services, and construction administration through certificate of occupancy. Technical capabilities include low-impact sustainable design, government relations coordination, and demonstrated success on contested entitlement projects including unanimous City Council approvals. The firm operates with a small team (firmographics indicate 1-10 employees) organized into East and South divisions.

Z Development Services operates a project-based professional services revenue model with quote-based pricing determined by scope, complexity, and jurisdictional requirements. Customer acquisition relies on direct enterprise field sales, a website portfolio, blog content, client referrals, and visible national-brand logos. Effective April 10, 2026, the firm was acquired by Galloway & Company, a Denver-based architecture and engineering firm backed by investment partners ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company, gaining access to a multidisciplinary platform spanning 17 offices across 10 states with approximately 370 professionals. Z Development Services continues to operate from its Orlando headquarters as a subsidiary within the Galloway platform.

Name

Z Development Services

Legal name

Z Development Services

Website

https://zdevelopmentservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Z Development Services is an Orlando-based civil engineering consulting firm serving national retail, restaurant, hospitality, and commercial real estate clients across 46 U.S. states with site development, entitlements, permitting, and construction administration services, and was acquired by Galloway & Company in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Site development services
• Land entitlement permitting
• Construction administration
• Commercial development engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Consulting Services: Professional consulting services provided on a project basis, including due diligence, civil engineering design, entitlements, permitting, and construction administration. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for comprehensive site development support from concept through completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Z Development Services provides civil engineering consulting for commercial and residential development projects, covering the full project lifecycle from concept planning and due diligence through entitlements, civil engineering design, permitting, project management, and construction administration. The firm delivers site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater solutions while coordinating with architects, surveyors, environmental scientists, and contractors on behalf of commercial developers and national brand clients.

Product overview

Z Development Services is a civil engineering consulting firm offering a unified suite of integrated services spanning the entire development lifecycle. The core offerings include: Concept Planning/Due Diligence (site evaluation and feasibility), Entitlement Services (land use approvals), Civil Engineering Design, Project Management, Permitting Services, and Construction Administration. These services work together as a coordinated service offering—clients engage Z Development Services for end-to-end civil engineering support from initial site assessment through final certificate of occupancy, with the firm handling all phases including design, permitting coordination, and construction oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concept Planning/Due Diligence Property investigation and feasibility service covering code research, site-related development requirements analysis, and detailed site conceptual plans to support land purchase decisions and verify project feasibility for commercial developers and national brands.
• Entitlement Services Land use approval services including rezoning requests, variance applications, special/conditional use permits, future land use amendments, and preliminary development plan approvals with professional representation at public hearings for commercial developers and national brands.
• Civil Engineering Services Site design services including comprehensive site development plans, layouts, utilities, grading and drainage, landscaping, and erosion control, plus property condition assessments and stormwater solutions for existing sites, delivered for commercial and residential developments.
• Project Management End-to-end development coordination services overseeing architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, and contractors to maintain budget and timeline adherence for commercial developers and national brands.
• Permitting Services Permit acquisition and navigation services identifying all required permits, preparing applications, and coordinating with government agencies to expedite approvals and maintain project schedules for commercial developers and national brands.
• Construction Administration Construction phase support including contractor bidding coordination, shop drawing reviews, site inspections, and certificate of occupancy guidance through final project closeout for commercial and residential developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% client satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Galloway & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Galloway & Company, a Denver-based architecture and engineering firm, completed acquisition of Z Development Services on April 10, 2026. The acquisition enhances Galloway's civil engineering capabilities and expands its national footprint. Z Development Services continues operating from Orlando while gaining access to Galloway's multidisciplinary resources across 17 offices in 10 states.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Galloway & Company: Denver-based full-service architecture and engineering firm that acquired Z Development Services in April 2026. Operates 17 offices across 10 states with ~370 professionals and is the most direct comparator as the new parent platform integrating ZDS into a multidisciplinary A&E offering.
• Kimley-Horn: One of the largest privately held U.S. planning, engineering, and design consulting firms with deep site/civil engineering practices serving national retail, restaurant, and commercial real estate clients—directly comparable in target market and service mix to ZDS.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with a substantial U.S. community development practice serving commercial and retail developers. Comparable in offering breadth and enterprise-client focus.
• Bowman Consulting Group: Publicly traded multi-disciplinary engineering firm with national site/civil, surveying, and land development capabilities serving commercial real estate clients. Comparable in service mix and national client orientation.
• Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: Privately held engineering and environmental consulting firm with strong site/civil and land development practices serving commercial, retail, and institutional developers across the U.S. Highly comparable in service offering and client base.
• Woolpert: National architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm with significant site/civil and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary A&E platform serving enterprise clients across multiple states.

Direct peers

• DRMP (now Trilon): Multi-disciplinary civil engineering and surveying firm with offices across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, providing site development, transportation, and stormwater services to commercial and retail clients—comparable in geography and service focus.
• Halff Associates: Texas-based engineering and architecture firm with strong site development, transportation, and water practices serving public and private-sector clients in the South. Comparable in service mix and regional orientation.
• WSB: Minnesota-based engineering and consulting firm with national site/civil, transportation, and infrastructure practices. Comparable in service mix, multi-state platform, and private-sector client focus.
• Atwell Group: National consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with a strong land development and commercial real estate practice serving retail, restaurant, and multifamily developers. Closely comparable in service offering and target customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Z-Development-Services-160819573976694

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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