Construction is progressing on Advantech USA’s new North American headquarters!

Construction is progressing on Advantech USA‘s new North American headquarters at South Orange County Community College District‘s ATEP campus in the City of Tustin — a 109,000 SF six-story office tower and 79,000 SF two-story warehouse on 10 acres at the former MCAS Tustin site. Site improvements, building exteriors, and parking infrastructure are taking shape, […]

Every successful project starts with the same question: Is this site actually viable?

Before plans are drawn or capital is committed, the ground beneath a project tells you what’s possible …and what isn’t. At EPD Solutions, our due diligence work goes beyond the parcel itself. We examine infrastructure, traffic, biological and cultural constraints, constructability, zoning and general plan framework, CEQA compliance, entitlement timelines, fees, and the political landscape. […]

Ben Steckler, AICP, PMP joins the EPD team as a Project Manager in Development.

Ben brings a unique perspective shaped by experience in both the public and private sectors—starting in planning and evolving into project management. Over the past 14 years with Fiedler Group, he led a wide range of programs and projects across the fueling and commercial service industries, building a reputation for navigating complex regulatory environments and […]

EPD’s Transportation Planning & Engineering team delivers data-driven studies, practical mitigation and integrated project strategies that help clients reduce risk and move from analysis to action.

What we do: → Planning, studies & due diligence → Traffic operations & modeling → Traffic design Why clients trust us: • 40+ years of combined experience across licensed traffic engineers, planners, and modelers • Mitigation built into project design — not bolted on afterward • Our proprietary web-based Trip Gen Tool brings ITE, WRCOG/TUMF, […]

EPD is proud to be presenting at the 2026 California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Annual State Conference!

  EPD Solutions is proud to be presenting at the 2026 California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Annual State Conference — Sands to Shores: Pathways to Thriving Communities — April 23–26 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Konnie Dobreva, JD (Vice President of Environmental Planning) and Meaghan Truman (Senior Environmental Planner) will be […]

We’re excited to welcome Jack to the team as a Project Coordinator at EPD Solutions.

Jack brings hands-on experience in utility infrastructure projects, with a background in permitting and regulatory compliance across California. He has supported the successful facilitation of 200+ long-lead permits and is skilled at coordinating across multiple jurisdictions, analyzing technical data, and keeping complex projects moving forward. Jack holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from UC Berkeley, […]

The EPD team partnered with our client to help advance the redevelopment of a 124,352 SF aging manufacturing facility in San Juan Capistrano into a Class A industrial campus.

Our work included securing a Class 2 CEQA Exemption and delivering a comprehensive Traffic Impact Analysis—covering trip generation, intersection operations, and access and sight distance evaluations. Just as importantly, we collaborated closely with the community and key stakeholders to refine site circulation and proactively address safety and peak-hour concerns. ⬛️ EPD’s environmental and traffic expertise […]

Jeremy Krout, AICP, LEED, GA was featured in this conversation on the Adding Value video podcast with Shy Assar.

In this episode, Jeremy unpacks the evolving landscape of land use and entitlements—breaking down the real challenges developers are facing today and the strategies needed to move projects forward efficiently. From the shift in entitlement risk, to the continued growth in the High Desert, to practical approaches for streamlining CEQA and accelerating timelines, this discussion […]

We’re looking for a Jr. Project Coordinator to join our growing team in Irvine.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s eager to learn, stay organized, and be part of complex development projects. They’ll play a key role in supporting project teams, coordinating communication, tracking deliverables, and keep projects moving forward from start to finish. What we’re looking for: • Strong organization and communication skills • Ability to […]