JRH Recent Blog Posts

The 2026 City of Houston IDM update changes stormwater, LID, and detention rules. Here's what developers need to know to protect site yield and project economics.

Houston’s IDM Chapter 9 changes June 1, 2026: new 0.8 AF/acre flat rate for projects under 20 acres plus redevelopment credits.

JRH Engineering & Environmental Services 2026 guide compares Post-and-Pier vs Post-Tension foundations for Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Soil conditions, costs, pros/cons, and when to choose each type

Out-of-state developers: Master 2026 Texas land development rules, avoid common pitfalls, and save time and money with JRH Engineering & Environmental Services in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

Major companies relocating to Texas 2026–2030 including Chevron, Public Storage, and Devon Energy. JRH Engineering & Environmental Services provides civil and structural engineering for projects in this growth corridor.

Alvin Marketplace retail project (architect: Boucher Design Group) and the Grand Parkway Segment B-1 tollway will drive significant growth, including a forecast of 21,000 new homes. JRH Engineering provides civil, structural, and land development services for Texas projects in this corridor.

Barndominiums vs custom homes in Texas 2026: faster build, lower cost, and flexible design. JRH’s low-overhead model delivers affordable site planning, infrastructure, and foundation engineering.

The TxDOT Roadway Design Manual was revised in November 2024. Discover the latest updates affecting subdivision streets, intersections, and drainage in DFW, Houston, and Austin. JRH helps you stay compliant and on schedule.

JRH gives you one point of contact for civil and structural projects across TX, NC, and FL—simplifying communication, permitting, and design.

See how JRH’s value engineering cuts civil, stormwater, and foundation costs without sacrificing safety or performance across TX, NC, and FL.