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Houston's big bet on big water pipes (Source: ASCE)
The city of Houston manages more than $1.2 billion worth of capital improvement projects for the region’s water system. The ultimate goal: converting the area from groundwater to surface water usage.
Professional Bond Management Delivers Results for Growing School Districts (Source: School Construction News)
As school districts across the country face increasing enrollment, aging infrastructure and rising construction costs, professional bond program management is proving to be a key strategy for maximizing resources and maintaining public trust. Tomball Independent School District in Texas stands out as a leading example of how expert oversight can turn ambitious bond programs into successful, cost-effective projects that benefit students and taxpayers alike.
Tackling Safety on Cuatro Vientos Corridor (Source: Roads and Bridges)
Laredo, Texas, is on the cusp of a major transformation. Fueled by population increases, expanding residential neighborhoods and major civic investments, the city’s transportation infrastructure is under pressure to keep pace. To address immediate safety concerns and long-term travel demand, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) designed a new overpass as part of the State Loop 20 (SL 20) Cuatro Vientos expansion project through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Brays Bayou Master Plan: Engineering Urban Resilience (Source: Stormwater Solutions)
As one of the most flood-prone cities in the United States, Houston knows the stakes of inadequate stormwater infrastructure. In response to increasing climate volatility, aging drainage systems, and rapid urban growth, the City of Houston commissioned a city-wide Stormwater Master Plan.
Collaboration and Trust Powers Houston’s Southeast Transmission Line Project (Source: WaterWorld)
Rising water needs in Houston, Texas, demanded a new transmission line be built for water supply. The large project scale requires partners to share responsibility for a common goal.
Finished Water: Houston Augments Water Supplies with Northeast Transmission line (Source: Opflow)
The Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) is now carrying water produced by Houston Public Works’s expanded Northeast Water Purification Plant to City and regional customers.
Austin’s First DDI (Source: Roads & Bridges)
In 2020, completing the MoPac Intersections at Slaughter Lane and La Crosse Avenue in Southwest Austin marked a milestone for the state’s transportation infrastructure.
Monitoring and Planning for Rehabilitating Aging Infrastructure in Houston (Source: ASCE Texas Section)
Hundreds of miles of large diameter water transmission lines are buried underground in the greater Houston area. Several of these critical lines, and even fewer that have suffered previous catastrophic failures disrupting services to key areas of the city, remain in service today.