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JRH Recent Blog Posts


City of Houston IDM 2026 Update: Is Your Project Compliant?
The City of Houston IDM Chapter 9 stormwater rules changed June 1, 2026. JRH Engineering explains the new detention rate and what developers must check.
4 days ago2 min read


Is Your Home in a New Harris County Flood Zone?
FEMA is updating Harris County flood maps. Find out if your property is newly at risk, what the changes mean, and what steps to take before maps become final.
Jun 25 min read


Barndominium & Rural Land Development TX NC FL | JRH Engineering
Planning a barndominium, detention pond, or rural land development in TX, NC or FL? JRH Engineering covers civil, structural & SWPPP requirements.
May 315 min read


Detention Pond vs Retention Pond vs Underground Systems Explained
Design differences, pros/cons, and requirements in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Detention vs Retention Pond vs Underground Detention Systems 2026
May 272 min read


Texas 2027 Water Plan & Your Subdivision Permit Timeline
Texas's 2027 Water Plan is reshaping subdivision permit timelines. Learn what land developers need to know before breaking ground.
May 214 min read


Major Permitting Changes Mid-2026 for TX, NC, & Fl | JRH Engineering
Key civil, structural, & land development permitting updates coming mid-2026 in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. What developers and contractors need to know
May 151 min read


Senior Housing Development & Engineering in Texas | JRH Engineering
Planning a senior living development in Texas? JRH Engineering provides civil, structural, and land development services tailored for senior housing developers.
May 145 min read


MUD (Municipal Utility District) Design in Texas | JRH Engineering
Learn what Texas developers need to know about MUD district utility design — water, sewer, drainage, and permitting. JRH Engineering guides you through every step.
May 123 min read


2026 Industrial & Data Center Boom: TX, NC, FL | JRH Engineering
Civil and structural engineers in TX, NC & FL are seeing record industrial growth. See how JRH Engineering supports data center and warehouse development.
May 124 min read


Extreme Weather 2026: Stormwater & Flood Control TX NC FL | JRH
Severe storms hit Texas, NC & Florida on Mother's Day 2026. See how JRH Engineering's stormwater management and flood control design protects your project.
May 103 min read
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