For decades, our work in this area has supported the health and safety of the citizens throughout the greater mid-Atlantic region of the country. MEB has the added capability and advantage of self-performing much of the complex heavy civil activities associated with this work using our own forces and staff.
MEB has a variety of construction and design/build experience with corporate office and governmental facilities, both municipal and federal. Our portfolio includes new multi-story office buildings along with complicated, phased renovations and additions. Public private partnerships (PPP) are a hallmark of our capabilities
MEB is a national leader in the construction of aviation fueling systems and storage facilities, with an impressive portfolio of completed projects on various government and military installations across the country.
As coastal environments deal with the devastating effects of rising tides and recurrent flooding, MEB is uniquely positioned and experienced to help mitigate the myriad impacts associated with sea level rise. Our environmental construction project experience includes innovative solutions by the nation’s leading resiliency designers.
As an industry leader in the planning and construction of competitive sports tourism facilities, to unique expertise related to sophisticated systems associated with animal care and exhibition, along with experience in the congested logistics of resort area high rise construction, MEB is the preferred design-builder in this market that requires a unique level contractor sophistication.
Our commitment is always to allow the client to focus on their business, uninterrupted, while we focus on all the necessary construction activities. Our manufacturing clients, local, national and international, trust MEB to maintain their operations and critical schedules.
MEB has the added capability and advantage of self-performing many complex activities associated with pump stations and pipeline projects utilizing our in-house experienced construction forces. Much of this work is also completed with our own equipment, providing added value and benefit to our clients.
MEB utilizes a partnered team approach for all projects. Partnering builds a collaborative, project-focused team of multiple stakeholders with shared goals. Read More
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MEB provides construction management services, working with our clients early in the design phase and utilizing our experience to manage budgets, design elements, schedules, and ensure program and design will maximize opportunities for project success. We support our client’s architects and engineers in the preconstruction phase to provide current construction standards, means, methods, and technologies.
MEB serves as the design-builder, while partnering with design and construction firms to provide turn-key design and construction services. With a single point of contact, our team works with the client and design-build team to develop the project while reducing schedule and ensuring budget efficiency. We foster relationships of collaboration and innovation to surpass our client’s expectations.
MEB specializes in partnering with the public sector to develop their visions into reality by leveraging our expertise and, in some cases, private investments to significantly reduce schedule timelines, capital outlay, and long-term financial commitments. Through public private partnerships, our team can create innovative solutions to complex situations by bringing all project stakeholders to the table and collaborate to ensure project success.
At MEB, we are more than just a construction company – we are dedicated partners who prioritize our clients and safety above all else. We bring our three core values — Clients First. Safety Matters. Family by Choice. — to life every day through our actions, our culture, and our unwavering commitment to our people.
MEB’s leadership team is comprised of construction professionals with decades of experience assisting our clients to achieve their project goals and visions, while providing a work-life balanced approach to enhance the quality of life for the MEB employees.
MEB made a commitment to safety on every jobsite long ago and as a result, we are regarded as a leader in the construction industry for ensuring the safety of our employees and subcontractors. Safety is the collective responsibility of all individuals associated with a project. “Safety Matters” is one of MEB’s three core values and we use it to guide our daily actions.
MEB Making a Difference reflects our commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Through hands-on volunteerism, meaningful sponsorships, and strong partnerships with local organizations, we aim to create a lasting and positive impact.
December 12, 2025
HRSD Surry to Smithfield Hydraulic Improvements & Interceptor Force Main
MEB is known for its expertise in executing local projects that demand work on primary and secondary streets, careful management of residential access, and effective protection of the public around construction work zones. We perform traffic control, barricading, temporary signalization, fencing-in work areas, flagging, operating heavy equipment in high-traffic areas, and most importantly, communication with residents and businesses. Our experience allows us to develop safety and traffic control plans that effectively protect construction workers and the public throughout the construction timeline.
During planning of construction activities, MEB meets with the owner’s staff including the Right-of-Way department to review and approve traffic and pedestrian control plans, plan adequate measures for worksite protection, and identify needs for temporary services to residents and businesses. Work areas will be secured to protect residents from construction site hazards. Our team will also contact emergency services, trash collection, mail services, and other appropriate resident service groups to ensure the impact of construction activities to the quality of life for the residents is minimized.
Bridge Street Pump Station was constructed on a tight site within a Hampton neighborhood. Due to space constraints, a cofferdam was required to provide adequate space for construction while permitting traffic in/out of the site. Deliveries were carefully coordinated and organized, as storage space on-site was not available. Many construction activities requiring more space to execute had to be completed at night or on the weekends to minimize impacts to the public, residents, and businesses. Tie-ins to existing utilities were located within roadways and easements, so operations required careful and close coordination usually resulting in night and weekend work. Local stakeholders were regularly engaged and informed of construction operations and possible disruptions.
Located on the edge of a congested neighborhood and ODU’s campus, updates to the existing Virginia Initiative Plant required carefully planned logistics within the plant and with the surrounding stakeholders. Coordination was required to ensure the safety of residents and students and avoided peak times. Our team communicated with ODU staff to plan work activities around high-traffic campus activities and avoided noise impacts during exams. These efforts were integral in confirming large loads and equipment could be transported without impact, as deliveries had to arrive through either a residential neighborhood or via main campus thoroughfare.
New Ballentine Pump Station with surrounding residents’ homes.
“MEB, their work and their outreach to the community – they handled that perfectly. This was a job that was sensitive, and it was going to require a lot of conversations with the community, a lot of conversations with City Council and leadership in the city. MEB wasn’t just a great contractor, they were a great partner, and they worked well with community. I would say they went above and beyond, and they delivered beyond our expectations.” // Jaren Chalk, Chief Business Development Officer, Hampton Roads Alliance (Former Economic Development Director, City of Norfolk)
Due to the heavy impact on the community, MEB hosted community workshops to promote subcontracting and job opportunities, participated in civic league meetings, maintained a project website, and distributed fliers and went door to door to ensure residents of all ages and technological abilities were informed. Through a variety of methods, the MEB team was able to successfully work hand-in-hand with the residents in the surrounding neighbors of this 64-acre project site.
Transparent Communication //
Our staff utilized door-to-door communications, websites, and flyers to alert residents and local businesses of planned temporary interruptions to ensure community members were aware of upcoming activities and helped them plan accordingly.
Community Feedback //
MEB held a number of outreach meetings to engage feedback from the community on applicable project elements, such as road paver colors, to ultimately decide the look and feel of the project desired by the community.
Noise & Vibration Assessments //
During the Preconstruction Phase, our team performed business/home inspections to document any potential concerns before starting an aggressive work activity such as pile driving or rock blasting.
Park Considerations //
Construction within a community park requires thoughtful coordination to minimize disruption. Our team carefully managed site access, noise, and dust control, while maintaining pedestrian safety and environmental protection. Every step was planned to preserve the park and ensure community activities can continue safely.
At MEB, we build more than projects — we build trust within the communities we serve. Our dedication to safety, communication, and collaboration ensures every construction effort enhances the neighborhoods around it. From planning to completion, we work hand-in-hand with residents, businesses, and city partners to create lasting improvements that make communities stronger, safer, and better connected.
By Peyton van Reesema
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