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
UTILITY DISTRICT
Working with Nature – Outside of Your Job Description
Industry Collaboration
Harry B. “Hal” Walker, P.E.
You’ve heard the phrase “If you ain’t wit us, yore agin’ us!” which probably has its roots in the dialog from numerous old western movies or novels.
Or perhaps the following meme has a familiar ring, “I’m an Engineer, to save time let’s just assume that I’m never wrong.“ Although I take it as a
means to poke fun at ourselves, have you ever met a fellow engineer who believes in that statement? While I personally have not come across an engineer
with such a lofty attitude, I have had stories relayed to me by non-engineers over the years of such individuals. View Full Post
Subsurface Utility Engineering 101
Trisha D. Frederick, P.E., MBA, LEEP AP
Utility Engineer
Need to learn more about Subsurface Utility Engineering,
commonly referred to as SUE?
Imagine this. You are the project manager for a roadway project. It was advertised to the public that the roadway would be done in January, and it
is now June. Six months behind schedule and the project is not complete. Home and business owners are upset because of the backed up traffic, and everyone
is looking to you for an answer. View Full Post
Remote Sensing Applications in GIS
Chris Shannon, P.E., CFM
Division Manager - Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide the ability to build and maintain an inventory of anything on the earth or any information that is tied to a location. One may ask the
question – Why is GIS important? Simply put, because location matters. View Full Post
Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) 101
Jon VanderWilt, P.E.
Why create a MUD? We all know the answer to that question.
Property taxes from developed land pays for water, sewer and drainage improvements. Lately, the list has grown to include roads and parks, too.
There is no place in the world I would rather be than Houston, Texas. It is the greatest place in the world to live, work, and raise a family. All
of us involved in the business of working with MUDs are the privileged few that have the opportunity and honor, on a daily basis, to create neighborhoods
from farmland, pastures, and forests, making it possible for others to live in the greatest place in the world. I thank God every day for this opportunity
and enjoy it so much that I can't call it "work." View Full Post
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