# BHC > Official BHC business agent. Civil engineering, land surveying, geospatial and construction services firm serving public and private clients across the… ## Ask it a question BHC answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/ibhc. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_ibhc and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About BHC About BHC BHC is a national multidiscipline civil engineering, land surveying, geospatial and construction services firm. For more than 30 years, the company has delivered "No Problem" customer service to communities across the United States. Company history - Founded in 1992 by three civil engineers: Bill Brungardt, Matt Brungardt and Kevin Honomichl. - Originated with a focus on telecommunications and broadband infrastructure during the rapid growth of the internet in the 1990s. - Expanded into additional service areas over time, including development (site civil design), public works, land surveying, geospatial and construction services. - Merged with Rhodes Surveying in 2005, significantly expanding land surveying capabilities and creating one of the largest land records catalogues in the greater Kansas City metro area. - Opened an office in Wichita, Kansas in 2023 to better serve south‑central Kansas. - Subsequently welcomed Savoy Company, a Wichita‑based surveying firm, into the BHC family. What BHC does BHC provides: - Civil engineering and site development design - Land surveying and geospatial services - Utilities and telecom / broadband engineering - Public works and municipal infrastructure engineering - Construction services (inspection, management and quality assurance) - Landscape architecture and site planning BHC's work supports improved connectivity, transportation, safety and community development. Markets and project types BHC serves a wide range of markets and project types, including: - Federal and military facilities - Municipal and public works infrastructure - Education (K‑12 and higher education) - Healthcare and medical facilities - Institutional and civic facilities - Residential and mixed‑use developments - Commercial and retail developments - Industrial and logistics facilities - Parks, trails and recreation spaces Locations BHC has a regional Midwest base with projects across the United States. Key office locations include: - Overland Park, Kansas - Kansas City area - Wichita, Kansas - El Dorado, Kansas - Kensington (location as listed on the company's site) Approach and values - Focus on "No Problem" customer service, emphasizing responsiveness and problem‑solving. - Strong communication with project stakeholders throughout the life of a project. - Emphasis on practical, buildable solutions that support schedule and budget. - Commitment to community involvement and support of higher education. For more detailed information about a specific service area, see the separate service documents (Development, Construction Services, Landscape Architecture, and Utilities/Surveying/Public Works Overview). Source: https://ibhc.com ## What BHC does Construction services BHC's Construction Services group supports owners, agencies and project teams from construction planning through final completion. Role in a project Construction Services focuses on helping projects get built as designed, while protecting the owner's interests and supporting contractors in the field. The team works on transportation, utility and site infrastructure projects of various sizes. Key services Construction‑related services include: - Construction inspection - Construction management - Contractor quality control support - Erosion control compliance inspection - Field asset inventory - Field materials testing - Owner quality assurance - Utility coordination during construction Types of projects Representative project categories include: - Asphalt overlay programs - Streets and highway reconstruction and improvements - Parks, trails and landscaping projects - Stormwater improvements - Utility installation and relocation - Water and sanitary sewer projects - Bridges and structures - Lighting and traffic signal projects How clients typically engage this service - Public agencies (such as cities, counties and transportation departments) engage BHC to provide on‑call or project‑specific inspection and construction services. - Owners and developers may engage BHC to provide third‑party quality assurance and coordination for site and infrastructure work. For information about design‑phase services, see the Development and Landscape Architecture documents, and for surveying and utilities design see the Utilities/Surveying/Public Works Overview document. Development services (site civil engineering) BHC's Development service group focuses on site civil engineering and related services that help clients bring new developments to market quickly. What the Development team does The Development team provides engineering and landscape architecture services to support planning, design, permitting and construction of development projects. Typical goals include fast project turnaround, clear communication and reliable coordination with other project partners. Types of projects The Development team works on a wide range of project types, including: - Federal facilities - Office buildings and corporate campuses - Education facilities (K‑12 and higher education) - Healthcare facilities and medical campuses - Institutional projects (such as public safety facilities and city halls) - Residential developments (multifamily and senior living) - Mixed‑use developments - Commercial and retail developments - Destination and entertainment projects - Industrial and logistics facilities Key services Development‑related services include, but are not limited to: - Site due diligence and feasibility review - Civil site design - Preliminary development plans - Stormwater management design - Traffic engineering support - Project visualization - Landscape architecture input for site plans - Lighting and photometric design - ADA accessibility analysis at the site level - FEMA‑related permits coordination - Construction documents for civil/site work - Construction phase services for site improvements How clients typically engage this service - Owners, developers and design‑build teams engage BHC to plan and design sites and to help secure entitlements and approvals. - BHC coordinates with architects, contractors and other consultants as part of an integrated project team. For information about other service groups, see the Construction Services, Landscape Architecture, and Utilities/Surveying/Public Works service documents. Landscape architecture services BHC's Landscape Architecture team provides planning and design services for outdoor spaces associated with development and public works projects. What the Landscape Architecture team does The team combines landscape architectural and civil engineering expertise to design functional, attractive and sustainable outdoor environments. They work closely with owners, architects and engineers to integrate site design and landscape elements. Key services Landscape architecture services include: - City landscape code compliance - Conceptual and schematic site design - Design development for site and landscape elements - Land planning and feasibility studies - Master planning for sites and campuses - Memorial, courtyard and plaza design - Parks, trails and playground design - Residential, multifamily and commercial site landscape design - Site inventory and analysis - Streetscape, waterfront and urban design - Preparation of landscape construction documents Types of projects Representative project categories include: - Parks, trails and playgrounds - Commercial and retail sites - Municipal and civic projects - Residential and multifamily housing - Entertainment and destination projects - Industrial facility landscapes - Health and therapy gardens and outdoor spaces - Land planning and revitalization studies How clients typically engage this service - Owners, developers and institutions engage BHC to plan and design landscapes that meet code requirements and support project goals. - Public agencies work with BHC on parks, trails, streetscapes and other community‑oriented outdoor projects. For information about other service groups, see the Development, Construction Services and Utilities/Surveying/Public Works service documents. Source: https://ibhc.com ## Where BHC works Lists El Dorado, Overland Park, Wichita, Kansas City, Ada, and Kensington as a location. Names Kansas and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Services - Utilities, Surveying and Public Works Overview Utilities, surveying and public works services (overview) BHC provides additional service lines that support infrastructure, connectivity and community development across the United States. Utilities, telecom and broadband BHC's Utilities segment has deep experience in telecommunications and broadband engineering, dating back to the growth of the internet in the 1990s. Typical work includes: - Engineering design for telecom and broadband networks - Long‑haul and local fiber optic infrastructure design - Outside plant (OSP) engineering services - Support for connectivity initiatives in urban, suburban and rural areas These services help owners, carriers and communities expand reliable broadband access. Land surveying and geospatial services BHC offers land surveying and related geospatial services to support development and infrastructure projects. Capabilities include: - Boundary and property surveys - Topographic and existing‑conditions surveys - Construction staking and layout for site and infrastructure work - Other surveying and geospatial services as required by specific projects BHC maintains one of the largest catalogues of historic land records in the greater Kansas City metro area, supporting accurate and efficient survey work. Public works and municipal infrastructure Through its Public Works segment, BHC supports cities, counties and public agencies with civil engineering services for: - Transportation and roadway projects - Stormwater and drainage improvements - Water and sanitary sewer infrastructure - Other municipal infrastructure improvements These services are aimed at improving safety, mobility and quality of life in the communities BHC serves. For more detail on specific design or construction‑phase services, see the Development, Construction Services and Landscape Architecture documents. Source: https://ibhc.com ## What BHC has not published yet These are things people ask BHC that its published information does not yet cover. - prices or fees - service availability or scheduling - project completion dates or timelines - regulatory approvals or permitting outcomes - engineering performance guarantees or warranties - contract terms or legal commitments - total project cost or budget commitments Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://ibhc.com