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JRH Blog Page: Engineering Services in Texas
JRH Engineering & Environmental Services provides comprehensive civil engineering services in Texas, land development services in Texas, and structural engineering services in Texas.
Our team has extensive experience with Texas's unique environmental and regulatory challenges.
Recent Texas JRH Blog Posts


2026 FEMA Flood Map Updates in Texas: What Sabine & Denton Counties Need to Know
FEMA flood maps for Sabine & Denton Counties are changing in 2026. Learn what it means and how JRH keeps Texas projects compliant and buildable.
4 days ago6 min read


FEMA Draft Flood Maps for Harris County: What It Means for Your Project
FEMA’s long-delayed draft flood maps will reshape Harris County risk, permits, and design. See what it means and how JRH keeps projects moving safely.
Feb 116 min read


Fastest Permitting Turnaround in the Region
JRH delivers fast, accurate civil & structural engineering that speeds permits across TX, NC & FL. Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Feb 106 min read


What kind of structures and environments require pier and post foundations in TX, NC, & FL
Discover when post & pier foundations are required for barndominiums, prefab buildings, and slope/flood sites. Expert design by JRH. Done Quickly. Done Right.
Feb 37 min read


Snowmelt Flood Mitigation Guide for Developers – 2026 Edition
Learn how JRH designs stormwater systems for rare snowmelt floods in TX, NC, and FL. Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Jan 286 min read


Texas Building Permit Red Flags: Avoid the Top 10 Rejections
Avoid permit rejection delays in Texas. JRH Engineering identifies the top 10 red flags from drainage to windstorm and delivers compliant designs. Fast.
Jan 278 min read


The Hidden Price Tag: How Development Codes & Restrictive Zoning Inflate Project Costs Before Ground is Broken-Part 2
Learn how drainage patterns, TXDOT outfall limits, and roadway impact fees can turn promising sites into unworkable projects before construction ever starts.
Jan 245 min read


Subdivision Checklists that Keep Your Projects Moving in 2026
JRH delivers fast, reliable subdivision engineering in TX, NC, and FL. Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Jan 215 min read


Site Feasibility Scorecards: Engineers Drive Success in TX, NC & FL
Learn how site feasibility scorecards evaluate development potential. JRH provides expert civil and structural engineering in TX, NC, and FL. Done Quickly. Done Right.
Jan 2011 min read


The Hidden Price Tag: How Development Codes & Restrictive Zoning Inflate Project Costs Before Ground is Broken
Discover how stormwater codes, zoning uncertainty, and impact fees inflate development costs before construction begins. Civil engineering insights.
Jan 133 min read


2026 Engineering Cost Guide: TX, NC, FL Soft Cost Estimator
Complete 2026 soft cost estimator for Texas, North Carolina, Florida projects. Civil, structural, stormwater engineering costs. Save up to 20% with JRH.
Jan 138 min read


Houston Design & Construction Standards Update 2026
Discover Houston's 2026 design and construction standards updates for resilient developments. JRH provides expert engineering in TX, NC, FL—Done Quickly. Done Right. For Best Value.
Jan 123 min read


The 2026 Complete Guide to Pool and Outdoor Living Structural Engineering in TX, NC, & FL
JRH Engineering delivers expert metal building foundation design in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Jan 711 min read


The Complete Metal Building Foundation Guide for TX, NC, and FL in 2026
JRH Engineering delivers expert metal building foundation design in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Done Quickly. Done Right. And for the Best Value.
Jan 69 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, 20255 min read
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