Flood Study: $1.7B Water Upgrades Reshape Rules

Water treatment plant expansion showing active flow, highlighting infrastructure upgrades that impact flood study and drainage requirements

Big changes are coming to Plano’s water system, and every developer, project manager, and civil engineer should pay attention. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) recently approved a $1.7 billion capital program for 2026, and one of the headline projects is the Wylie Water Treatment Plant IV expansion, set to break ground in October […]

Flood Elevation Survey: Why Every Homeowner Should Care

Licensed surveyor measuring a home’s elevation for a flood elevation certificate

When the recent DFW flood alerts went out in late September, residents were reminded how quickly heavy rain can change daily life. Streets filled, creeks swelled, and neighbors worried about whether water would reach their homes. In moments like these, many people hear the term flood elevation certificate from their insurer, their lender, or even […]

Boundary Survey Demand Rises as Projects Break Ground

Surveyor using total station for boundary survey at a road construction site

If you live in Midland, you can see how busy the city has become. Roads are being widened, new subdivisions are taking shape, and utility crews are everywhere. At the same time, the oil and gas sector is facing fresh rules and tighter checks. With so much happening, one service is suddenly in high demand: […]