Demand for land, shelter, employment and infrastructure continues to increase as urban area populations continue to grow. Effective policies, plans and implementation procedures have been designed and implemented to match these demands. Development of land in Ontario is largely governed by the Ontario Planning Act, and Municipal Act and the Green Belt Plan. Clipsham Limited, and its various teams of professionals are skilled to handle any development application in its marketplace.

Because of Clipsham's unique product mix of civil engineering and land surveying, the firm has become specialized in the subdivision and servicing of land. In addition to its expertise in guiding clients through the legislative requirements and regulations of the Ontario Planning Act and Municipal Act, the firm employs specialists in Stormwater Management and the engineering associated with Waterways.

Staff works with Region and Municipal engineers, planners, technicians, technologists, financial and legal officers, clerks and committees of council to deliver approved project designs and technical solutions to biophysical challenges. Included in their capabilities are official plan amendments, applications for zoning amendments, feasibility studies, site servicing, master plans and reports for approval of municipal services.