David Miller/Associates, Inc.

What David Miller/Associates, Inc. does

David Miller/Associates, Inc. (DM/A) is a privately held, multi-disciplinary professional services firm founded in 1985 by David D. Miller, RLA, and headquartered at 1076 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm provides integrated civil engineering, landscape architecture, municipal planning, geology, and surveying services to private land developers, municipal governments, and institutional clients across Lancaster, York, and Central Pennsylvania. It is led by President and Managing Principal James V. Boyer, PE (since 2014) alongside Principals William M. Swiernik (RLA), Scott H. Hain (PE), and Douglas W. Matthews (PE), supported by a team of licensed engineers, landscape architects, geologists, surveyors, planners, SEO specialists, and CAD professionals.

DM/A's service portfolio spans surveying (ALTA, boundary, topographic, GPS, and aerial mapping), civil engineering (stormwater management, utility design, NPDES permitting, construction observation), landscape architecture (land development feasibility, parks and recreation, master planning, sustainable design), municipal planning (plan reviews, MS4 compliance, zoning consultation), geologic services (karst/sinkhole studies, groundwater modeling, environmental assessments), land planning, and Sewage Enforcement Officer services. Technical delivery relies on conventional engineering platforms — Civil 3D for design, GIS for mapping, GPS and robotic equipment for surveying, and FAA Part 107-certified drone-based aerial mapping delivered in-house — rather than proprietary software or AI/ML systems. Named project engagements include site design and utility planning for Franklin & Marshall College's 190-bed New College House alongside Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and brownfield remediation and development for a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in coordination with the City of Lancaster.

DM/A generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with pricing quote-based and scope-specific. Business development is led by the President through direct engagement, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation; the firm delivers projects through internal teams composed of a principal-in-charge, project manager, and tailored supporting professionals. Distribution is entirely direct, with no resellers or channel partners, and marketing is relationship-driven — anchored by community involvement, civic service by senior staff on municipal boards, a professional website, and a LinkedIn presence. The firm is independent, privately held, and employee-led (with multiple principals and a 2025 cohort of four associates), with no evidence of private equity, venture capital, or parent company involvement.

Name

David Miller/Associates, Inc.

Legal name

David Miller/Associates, Inc.

Website

https://dmai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

David Miller/Associates, Inc. is a privately held, multi-disciplinary professional services firm in Lancaster, PA, providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, municipal planning, geology, and surveying services to private developers, municipalities, and institutions across Central Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Project-Based Fees: DM/A generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements, including civil engineering, landscape architecture, municipal planning, geology, surveying, and land planning services. Projects range from feasibility studies through construction observation, with fees based on project scope and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

David Miller/Associates, Inc. (DM/A) is a multi-disciplinary professional services firm that delivers integrated civil engineering, landscape architecture, municipal planning, geologic services, land planning, and surveying solutions to public and private clients. Projects are delivered from feasibility studies through construction observation by project teams comprising a principal-in-charge, project manager, and tailored supporting professionals. The firm specializes in navigating Pennsylvania regulatory requirements including DEP permitting, MS4 compliance, stormwater management, and multi-municipal coordination.

Product overview

DM/A is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering an integrated portfolio of civil engineering, landscape architecture, planning, geology, and surveying services. The core offerings include Surveying Services (ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS and aerial mapping), Civil Engineering (stormwater management, utility design, NPDES permitting, construction observation), Landscape Architecture (land development design, parks and recreation planning, sustainable landscaping), Municipal Planning (plan reviews, MS4 compliance, zoning consultation), Geologic Services (karst studies, groundwater analysis, environmental assessments), Land Planning (development reviews, ordinance compliance), and Sewage Enforcement Officer services. These services are delivered collaboratively by a team of engineers, landscape architects, geologists, surveyors, planners, and CAD professionals to provide end-to-end solutions for land development projects from concept through construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surveying Services Precise land survey services including ALTA Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS mapping, utility mapping, and aerial mapping using advanced GPS and robotic equipment. Delivered to private developers, institutions, and municipalities requiring accurate land, boundary, and topographic information.
• Civil Engineering Engineering solutions for hydrology, utility systems, permitting, and construction oversight including stormwater management, culvert design, sewage systems, wetlands consulting, erosion control, NPDES permits, GIS mapping, and construction observation. Provided to municipalities, developers, and institutional clients.
• Landscape Architecture Creative, sustainable design for residential, institutional, and public spaces including land development feasibility studies, planting and hardscape design, parks and recreation planning, master planning, sustainable landscaping, subdivision plans, and municipal approvals.
• Municipal Planning Development review and regulatory navigation services supporting municipalities including subdivision and land development plan reviews, MS4 compliance support, municipal engineering design, construction observation, zoning consultation, planning studies, and permit preparation.
• Geologic Services Water resource protection and geologic hazard mitigation including sinkhole and karst studies, water supply development, aquifer testing, groundwater modeling, contaminant analysis, regulatory compliance, vapor intrusion assessment, environmental assessments, and litigation support.
• Land Planning Comprehensive land use reviews and compliance checks ensuring developments align with community goals and regulatory standards, including mixed-use and commercial development reviews, ordinance compliance, stormwater and floodplain review, wetland assessments, and site layout evaluation.
• Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) Certified inspection and permitting services for on-lot sewage systems ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, including permit and plan review, inspections, complaint investigation, enforcement, and record keeping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190-bed New College House successfully delivered with full municipal approvals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Robert A.M. Stern ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Robert A.M. Stern Architects from New York City on the Franklin & Marshall College New College House project. DM/A led site design and utility planning while working closely with the owner's architect and Philadelphia landscape architect to complete site design and obtain approvals.
• Young & Company (Michael D. Young)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture consulting partner on the Habitat for Humanity ReStore project. Young & Company provided landscape architecture services as subconsultant to DM/A's land planning engagement.
• City of LancastercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with the City of Lancaster on the Habitat ReStore project, which required a rebuild of McKinley Avenue. DM/A took leadership in negotiating with the City and respective review agencies to navigate differing design standards between municipalities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/david-miller-associates-inc-
• Facebookfacebook.com/DavidMillerAssociates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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