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This post contains critical information relevant to developers, engineers, and stakeholders engaged in new construction and redevelopment projects. The Mid America Regional Council is making significant progress on a new Stormwater Manual, a crucial resource for industry. A key highlight is the inclusion of a runoff reduction and storage formula, essential for all new and redevelopment initiatives. Collaboration with The Center for Watershed Protection is vital for successful implementation. This manual is largely already a key reference document for construction in the St. Louis region. While the detailed components of the formula is not provided here, interested parties will just have to navigate to our St. Charles Watersheds Alliance "News" page to check it out. https://lnkd.in/gsxhtEjC This approach promises to revolutionize infill development practices, ensuring resilience and mitigating of off-site environmental impacts on communities and watersheds. Yet, although there are some topics I noticed, and that are generally difficult to communicate and demonstrate in this field of knowledge to untrained professionals in any manual, I hope these topics will not be an issue in the final documents. See comments below.... #stormwater #construction #stlouis #development #redevelopment #engineering #greeninfrastructure

🏗️ One of the first steps in planning any project is conducting an infiltration test, which measures how quickly water moves through the soil. For commercial, residential, or public projects, accurate infiltration testing is essential for effective stormwater management. By understanding how the soil handles heavy rainfall, you can design better drainage systems and avoid future structural issues. Conducting these tests across multiple points on your site provides a complete picture of water absorption, guiding safer, more resilient development. Soil compaction, water absorption, and other geotechnical factors are key to long-term project stability, making infiltration testing a crucial step in successful property planning. Infiltration testing is just one of the many services offered through our Drilling and Subsurface Exploration Consulting. Learn more at [https://lnkd.in/eJmcEJQz)) #GeoTechnologyAssociates #GTA #EnvironmentalConsulting #GeotechnicalEngineering #GeotechnicalServices #ConstructionServices #EnvironmentalServices #DrillingServices #GeoTechnical #Engineers #Construction

💧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀’ ‘𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘀’: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💎 On Monday, the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) unanimously approved a plan to move forward with a new water service line for the Mirasol Springs development, located just west of Hamilton Pool (pictured below!). This new water line is designed to prevent groundwater depletion near the region’s iconic springs, often referred to as the “crown jewels” of Texas. Here’s what’s happening: 📜 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 💧 𝟯𝟰𝟳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗟𝗨𝗘𝘀): Each unit equals 450 gallons of water daily, all sourced exclusively from WTCPUA. 🚫 𝗡𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developers are prohibited from drilling new wells, with strict inspections ensuring compliance. ♻️ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: All wastewater must be treated to drinkable standards with strict nitrogen and phosphorus limits. 🌧️ 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Mandatory systems will reduce strain on natural water sources. 📣 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴,” said landowner Lew Adams, whose property neighbors the development. 🏗️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: This plan sets a precedent for how development can thrive while protecting natural resources. By reducing reliance on the Trinity Aquifer and Pedernales River, Mirasol Springs is creating a blueprint for sustainable growth in Texas. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲? Can projects like this strike the right balance between development and conservation? Feel free to share your comments below! 👇Follow Technical Hires for more civil engineering industry updates, insights and job opportunities. #Texas #HillCountry #Water #Conservation #SustainableDevelopment #CivilEngineering 

Successful land developers know how to manage risks especially those associated with the land itself. Unknown site characteristics, including those not readily visible, can quickly lead to construction cost escalation, schedule delays, and project failures that lead to conflict and litigation. It is imperative to identify at least these possible conditions that lead to construction cost overruns: 1. Shallow rock 2. Unsuitable “borrow” soils 3. Light-weight, organic, plastic clay, or moisture-sensitive soils 4. Undocumented filled areas 5. Shallow groundwater #construction #engineering #engineer #northcarolina #charlottenc #aboveandbeyond #geotechnicalengineering #investigation

Why utilize undercutting and replacement on a site when you can install aggregate piers instead? As the Southeast keeps growing, sites not needing improvement are becoming harder to find. Often, undocumented fill or other poor soils result in a recommendation to undercut and replace this soil entirely. By installing aggregate piers, this requirement can often be eliminated. On the below site, only 40 aggregate piers were installed to remove a requirement to undercut the whole site by 15 feet! This approach saved approximately 75% of the site preparation budget and 2-3 weeks of schedule. Reach out to estimating@wbgvibro.com to find out how ground improvement can help your next project succeed. #geotechnicalengineering #groundimprovement #aggregatepiers #stonecolumns #construction #civilengineering

"Permeation grouting enhances soil stability and strength by injecting grout to fill voids, making it ideal for foundation support and groundwater control." Ground penetration with permeation grouting involves injecting grout into soil or rock to improve its strength and stability. This technique is used to fill voids and fractures, creating a more cohesive mass that can better support structures. The grout, often a cementitious or chemical mixture, is pumped into the ground under pressure, permeating the soil or rock without causing significant displacement. This method is particularly useful in stabilizing foundations, preventing settlement, and controlling groundwater flow. By solidifying the ground, permeation grouting enhances load-bearing capacity and reduces the risk of subsidence. #groundimprovement #geotechnical #engineering #construction #civilconstruction #engenharia #engenhariacivil

"Permeation grouting enhances soil stability and strength by injecting grout to fill voids, making it ideal for foundation support and groundwater control." Ground penetration with permeation grouting involves injecting grout into soil or rock to improve its strength and stability. This technique is used to fill voids and fractures, creating a more cohesive mass that can better support structures. The grout, often a cementitious or chemical mixture, is pumped into the ground under pressure, permeating the soil or rock without causing significant displacement. This method is particularly useful in stabilizing foundations, preventing settlement, and controlling groundwater flow. By solidifying the ground, permeation grouting enhances load-bearing capacity and reduces the risk of subsidence. #groundimprovement #geotechnical #engineering #construction #civilconstruction #engenharia #engenhariacivil

Our company has pioneering experience and expertise in the field, delivering successful projects of excellent quality, always with a focus on safety and the environment. Services: • Studies of water supply networks, stormwater, wastewater, manholes, and property connections.   • Analysis of the capacity of sewage systems, network modeling.   • Stormwater management studies.   • Flood protection project studies.   • Design of public infrastructure.   • Consulting services on Hydraulic Works (settlement sewage, flood protection design, settlement water supply, stream regulation).   • Analysis of earth removal and filling operations.   • Economic analysis/review of budgeting.   • On-site inspections of settlements.   Lithos Group Inc. provides the necessary studies and design for development projects. More specifically, our well-trained research team prepares detailed mechanical plans (Space planning, design of hydraulic installations and piping, stormwater management studies, flood protection projects, erosion control, and sediment transport). Additionally, we offer project and program evaluation, as well as supervision of the study, construction, and operation of your project. #LithosGroup #DevelopmentProjects #MechanicalDesign #ResearchTeam #HydraulicInstallations #StormwaterManagement #FloodProtection #ErosionControl #SedimentTransport #ProjectEvaluation #ConstructionSupervision #OperationSupervision #SpacePlanning #MechanicalPlans

I wrote a short piece for the Faulconer Construction blog about Earth Day and how we're doing our best to reduce the environmental impact of our work. Check it out!

When a project's geotechnical report indicates a shallow water table or collapsing soils, aggregate piers are installed using a "bottom-feed" method to ensure a clean, strong, and high quality pier. In this installation method, aggregate is pressure injected to the bottom of the vibrator through a tremie pipe which ensures hole collapse doesn't contaminate the aggregate piers. An alternative is to use water flushing to bring the material to depth, but this causes significant complications and expense through water consumption and surface water management on site. Some municipalities actually forbid wet installation methods. Don't settle for installers making a mess using water or generating huge amounts of spoils, call Wurster Betterground instead! #groundimprovement #aggregatepiers #geotechnical #geotech #construction #civilengineering