Geographic Information Systems
Geographic information systems are interactive maps that display different types of data. These systems are used to create models that analyze trends and make predictions. The resulting information is a key element to successful decision making in the design process. OEI is a leading engineering firm that specializes in water management. With over 30 years’ […]
Patent Pending
OEI President Jim O’Brien talks with TME Magazine about his Patent Pending for a water grid system that could solve major water problems. Read the article>> https://obrieneng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Texas-Water-Management-A-Fourfold-Solution-OBrien-Engineering-Inc.-1.pdf
Municipal Engineering
Municipal engineering is an important part of city management. Living in an urban environment creates specific challenges. Designing and building infrastructure systems such as utilities or road layout are important municipal engineering jobs. By gathering structural data and input from residents and government officials, municipal engineers create systems that benefit an entire community. OEI’s Municipal […]
Sun Safety
Sun Safety At OEI, many of our engineering project processes require time outside. As summer heat tends to be a plague across Texas, it is incredibly important to remember proper sun safety protocols. Cancer.org reminds us that, “Ultraviolet (UV) rays – from the sun and other sources like tanning beds – are the #1 cause […]
ASCE Landmark
Civil engineers design, build, and operate many structures and systems. The ability to assess and predict trends that align with a client’s needs are necessary in providing effective and sustainable solutions. Part of this process also involves sourcing the best materials available. An Example of Ingenuity and Sustainability A recent American Society of Civil Engineers […]
The Acequias of San Antonio
The Acequias of San Antonio is one of the earliest engineered water resource management systems in the United States. Almost 300 years after construction, some sections of the Acequias still provide water to fields outside of San Antonio. The Acequias of San Antonio was recently featured in an ASCE article. It was constructed by Spanish […]
Texas Capitol Engineering Marvel
Our very own Texas state capitol building is one of Texas’s key engineering marvels. The Texas capitol is an iconic part of Texas’s engineering landscape beginning when it was originally built in 1888. Many of the building’s interior and exterior features are easily recognizable, making this building an important symbol of Texas. Capitol Restoration and […]
WASH News
WASH infrastructure manages systems that provide water, sanitation, and hygiene. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the lack of reliable systems is brought to the forefront. The American Society of Civil Engineers discussed the need for water systems upgrades. The article states, “Our best lines of defense against diseases that know no borders must include WASH infrastructure […]
Environmental Engineering News
Progress is being made on the proposed $118 million park that will sit on top of highway tunnels in San Francisco, California. When finished, the Presidio Tunnel Tops (an environmental engineering marvel) will be part of the national park system. The project is led by the Presidio Trust in partnership with the National Park Service […]
Magnetic Shape Memory Polymer Development
Will a magnetic shape-changing memory polymer have any applications in the architectural engineering industry? We are interested in monitoring developments of this new technology and its uses to find out. Research and Development A recent Science Daily article summarized the development of a “a soft polymer material, called magnetic shape memory polymer, that uses magnetic […]