How a Recent Crash Exposed Flaws in Detention Pond Design

Flooded roadway with warning sign and construction crew illustrating the importance of proper detention pond design and stormwater drainage

A few days ago, news broke about a serious crash in a Texas highway construction zone. Multiple cars collided on a rainy morning, causing long traffic delays and plenty of frustration. It wasn’t just another highway story—it reminded everyone how connected detention pond design and safe road construction really are. When stormwater has nowhere to […]

The New Demand for Due Diligence Survey After SB 840

Land surveyor site showing an open lot being reviewed for a due diligence survey before apartment redevelopment

A due diligence survey just became a much hotter topic in Grand Prairie. Thanks to a new Texas law, called Senate Bill 840 (SB 840), property owners and developers in the city are rethinking how they check a piece of land before moving ahead. In simple terms: when you’re buying or redeveloping land, especially for […]

Stormwater Design Challenges in Large-Scale Site Development

Excavator and cranes working on a large civil engineering site under development for drainage and stormwater design

When people in North Texas hear that H-E-B is finally coming to town, excitement spreads quickly. But in Sherman, this new retail megasite is more than a shopping milestone—it’s a major civil engineering project. In late September, the city council approved a $12 million plan to improve roads, utilities, and drainage around the Crossroads area […]