Roadway Design Trends Driven by New Loop Projects

Aerial view of a modern highway corridor showing traffic flow, land development, and updated roadway design features in a growing region

Texas grows fast, and road networks grow with it. Because of this growth, roadway design becomes a bigger priority for cities like Fort Worth. In the last few days, Texas started a major project in South Texas: a new 17-mile loop called Loop 195. The story spread across the state, and many people saw it […]

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 […]

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 […]