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JRH Recent Blog Posts


Post-Storm Recovery Starts with Resilient Design
Storm recovery starts with resilient design. Civil and structural engineer best practices for Texas, Florida & North Carolina land development.
Oct 96 min read


Fast-Track Civil Design for Data Center Workforce Camps
How JRH Engineering delivered civil design for a 32-acre, 420-person data center workforce camp, phased so earthwork began early.
Sep 303 min read


Houston's 30-Day Permitting Pilot: Developer Guide
Houston's 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot targets permits in 30 business days for select single-family projects. See who qualifies and how to prepare.
Sep 193 min read


New Hwy 249 Warehouse Signals Harris Co. Industrial Growth
A new 14.4-acre Highway 249 warehouse highlights the drainage, detention, and TxDOT demands behind Harris County's industrial growth
Sep 113 min read


Shear Wall Solutions for Open Floor Plans in TX
Large windows and open floor plans can conflict with shear wall requirements. See how JRH Engineering provided solutions on a real Texas project.
Aug 193 min read


Toyota's $3.6B TX Expansion Signals Industrial Growth Ahead
Toyota's $3.6B San Antonio expansion signals more heavy industrial construction ahead in Texas. See the civil and structural engineering it demands.
Jul 93 min read


Barndominiums vs Custom Homes in Texas 2026: Cost & Design
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.
Mar 234 min read


2026 Windstorm Engineering Cheat Sheet TX NC FL
Get JRH's 2026 windstorm engineering cheat sheet for Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Discover wind speeds, uplift, and insurance tips—Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Dec 30, 20254 min read


How Subdivision Accelerates Return on Investment for Developers
Discover how strategic subdivision unlocks ROI acceleration. JRH Engineering delivers expert civil and structural engineering in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Barndominium vs Traditional Home Foundations | JRH
Explore the differences in foundation design, function, and cost between barndominiums and traditional homes in Texas and North Carolina
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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