Stormwater planning is often treated as a box to check near the end of a project. In fast growing Texas cities like Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, that approach can quietly create long term costs that far exceed the upfront savings. Poor stormwater planning does...
The City of Houston has made significant changes to its stormwater detention requirements and Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines. These updates reflect a shift toward more resilient infrastructure following years of record rainfall and urban flooding. For civil...
Episode 3 of the What Were They Thinking Series. In today’s video Mark takes us back to the detention pond from episode 1 (watch here). He shows the ongoing deterioration that is occuring due to the improper construction and poor maintenance of this detention...
Episode 2 of the What Were They Thinking Series. In today’s video Mark takes us through some design issues and considerations. Check it out and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to the...
If you own or operate a business in Texas, determining whether or not you need an industrial SWPPP (Multi-Sector General Permit) is essential. Not doing so and unknowingly operating without one may subject the owner to fines and penalties. In this case, ignorance of...
Lift stations and pumps are fairly common in Houston. This is simply due to the topography of the great state of Texas. Anyone who’s driven across the state knows that most of Texas is about as flat as a pancake. The average elevation in the Houston region is 79...
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