Since its founding as a two-person land development firm in 1976, DEA has become a recognized leader in the design and management of complex transporation, land development, water resources, and enregy projects nationwide. The firm combines the talents of architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, scientists, and surveyors to provide its clients access to a complete range of services under one umbrella. DEA is consistently ranked among Engineering News Records' Top 100 Pure Design firms in the U.S., and among leaders in many of its local markets.