James Parker, P.E.
In the field of land development,
we typically take abandoned or previously farmed land and develop it into picturesque neighborhoods for families to have beautiful homes. During this
process, we utilize many ponds and waterways that are natural habitats for numerous species of animals. Usually, we are prepared to deal with what
nature has in store for us, but sometimes we get hit by surprise. View Full Post
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Working with Nature – Outside of Your Job Description
Apr 03, 2019
Structures Need Rehab - Part 1
Oct 14, 2015
Corbett Freeman, P.E.
Money for infrastructure always seems to be scarce, but our great “Bayou City” continues to grow and, at the same time, continues to age. Without needs-based
programs like ReBuild Houston that prioritize replacement of crumbling infrastructure, a full eighty percent of drainage structures and streets will
outlive their useful life in the next 20 years. Nationally, the last increase in the gas tax, which generally pays for our transportation system, was
over 20 years ago. That bill, however, was passed to balance the budget, not to pay for new and replacement infrastructure. View Full Post
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