Stormwater management is about controlling how water moves across a site after development changes the landscape. Roads, rooftops, and parking areas prevent natural infiltration, increasing runoff volume and speed. Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, one...

Stormwater regulations can feel like paperwork, but they exist for a reason. Runoff from construction sites can carry sediment, debris, and pollutants into waterways, and uncontrolled runoff can create flooding and erosion that affects surrounding properties. Across Texas and the broader region, stormwater rules are a key part of responsible development.

Flooding on a developed site rarely comes from one single mistake. More often, it comes from a chain of decisions that seemed reasonable in isolation but created problems together. Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, the most common flooding triggers in developments are tied to urban runoff, subdivision drainage issues, and upstream changes that were not fully accounted for.

Stormwater is one of the first things a development has to get right, because it affects everything else. If runoff is not managed correctly, it can create flooding, erosion, property damage, and long-term maintenance issues that are difficult to unwind later. Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, the goal is the same: keep stormwater moving safely, predictably, and in compliance with local requirements.

Roads do not usually fail all at once. Most road and pavement issues build slowly, season after season, until the damage becomes visible. Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, one of the most common root causes is simple: water was not managed correctly....

Heavy truck traffic is one of the biggest challenges in modern roadway design. Whether it’s freight routes in Oklahoma, oil and gas activity in Texas and New Mexico, agricultural corridors, or long-haul trucking across Colorado, engineers must design pavements that...

Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, heat and dryness shape the way roads are built more than almost anything else. High temperatures, UV exposure, low humidity, and long stretches of rural highway mean pavement materials need to be selected carefully.

Before engineers choose pavement materials or calculate thickness, they start with the most important part of any roadway: the soil beneath it. Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, soil conditions can change dramatically from one project to the next — and those differences directly impact how roads are designed, built, and maintained.

Across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, heat and dryness shape the way roads are built more than almost anything else. High temperatures, UV exposure, low humidity, and long stretches of rural highway mean pavement materials must be carefully selected. The wrong mix or base material can lead to rutting, cracking, or early failure, especially in areas where temperatures regularly climb above 100 degrees.

In regions like Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, where soil conditions, temperature swings, and traffic loads vary widely, roadway design and pavement engineering require a detailed, data-driven approach.

Before a single home is built, developers must prove that the project can sustain a long-term, reliable water supply. That’s where a Groundwater Availability Certification (GAC) comes in.

Before any construction project begins, one of the biggest questions engineers must answer is simple: Can the ground support what’s being built? In regions like Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, the answer isn’t always yes.

Before any structure takes shape, engineers need to understand what lies beneath the surface. Soil testing is one of the first and most critical steps in the construction process.

A geotechnical report is more than a collection of lab results, it’s the bridge between soil science and structural design. Engineers use foundation design soil data to determine whether shallow foundations, such as slabs or spread footings, will perform adequately or if deeper solutions like piers or piles are necessary.

One of the biggest concerns for builders and developers is expansive clay in Texas. This type of soil swells when it becomes saturated with water and shrinks when it dries. That constant expansion and contraction places significant stress on foundations, causing cracks in slabs, walls, and pavement.

A site soil analysis reveals the soil’s load-bearing capacity, moisture levels, and potential movement. Without this critical data, builders risk foundation cracking, settlement, or drainage problems that are expensive to fix later.

For developers in Texas, starting with a geotechnical report is the best way to ensure the work above ground is supported by what lies beneath it.

Our team at Centerline specializes in providing comprehensive Groundwater Availability Studies, ensuring that your land development projects are thriving in compliance with the latest state laws.

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In this blog post, we delve into the vital aspects of infrastructure design in Lubbock, emphasizing the importance of soil testing and geological engineering in ensuring the city’s development stands the test of time.

In infrastructure design and Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering, every solid foundation begins with understanding the earth beneath our feet.

Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering, often called geological engineering or geotechnical engineering, is a multifaceted field that blends geology, physics, and engineering to understand the earth’s natural processes and utilize this knowledge for various reasons. But what exactly is the purpose of Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering in Lubbock, and why is it so crucial in today’s modern world?