Environmental Engineering Facts
Environmental engineers play an important role in project design. They assess the impact of a design on factors such as plants, animals, people, air, soil, and water. Proper clean water and waste treatment plans are extremely important to the health and success of a community. At OEI, we work with clients from private, municipal, state, […]
New Product will Improve Environmental Engineering Material Options
The ASCE Innovation Contest recently recognized three childhood friends for their development of a cement substitute. Jacob Kumpon, Jack Lamuraglia, and Tanner Wallis formed KLAW Industries to showcase their new concrete pozzolan. This product is named Pantheon. It is made from recycled glass and could replace cement in the concrete industry. KLAW Industries began working […]
Water Management Resolutions
OEI is a leading engineering company specializing in water management. It is our intention to find the best solution to control water movement. By continuing to set high goals for water management solutions, OEI provides designs that reduce damage and maximize water usage. The core values of our business build a strong organizational foundation that […]
Floodplain Management Facts
Did you know that flooding is good for the health of a river and the plants and wildlife around it? Floodplains are the lowland areas on either side of a riverbank. The goal of floodplain management is to get all the benefits of a flood while reducing danger and damage. Floodplains are the primary place […]
Fort Worth Corp of Engineers Seeks New Options in Sustainability Mission
The Fort Worth Corp of Engineers works with the greater U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to increase sustainability and innovation through new approaches to environmental engineering. Seeking a balance between human developments and natural systems is a goal of the Fort Worth Corp of Engineers missions, facilities, and operations. Being aware of this balanced helps […]
Water Resource Agency Spotlight
Over three decades ago, O’Brien Engineering was established as a water resource agency. From then to now, we remain true to this core competency, continuously adding to our success in solving the most complex flooding and drainage issues. As a leading water resource agency, we surpass our competitors by offering a diverse menu of services […]
West Texas VA Health Care System
O’Brien Engineering is excited to begin a new project with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The VA requested our A/E services to develop a plan for the West Texas VA Health Care System to construct a new Community Living Center. Community Living Centers, formerly known as VA Nursing Homes, provide extended care […]
Surface Water Management
With over 30 years of experience solving surface water issues, OEI has developed efficient processes to streamline permitting. We also developed and continue to cultivate solid relationships and a positive reputation with regulatory agencies. These relationships and best practices enable OEI to effectively work within the parameters of a complex regulatory process. Our environmental design […]
Construction Administration Ensures Pay-as-you-go Plan Success
The Build Houston Forward Initiative is a voter approved pay-as-you-go plan focused on rebuilding drainage systems and street infrastructure in the Midtown/Montrose area just outside of downtown Houston. The unique structure of this plan allowed improvements and repairs to be made with incurring new debt. The aging public works of Hoston needed to be upgraded. […]
ASCE Civil Engineering Roundtable
If 2020 showed us anything, it was how quickly the world as we know it can change. In a world that’s ever evolving, how do civil engineers stay current? In a recent roundtable, ASCE Civil Engineering professionals discussed the value of staying current with ever evolving technology. In an article of the ASCE Civil Engineering […]