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WATER RESOURCES
Freese and Nichols Wins Excellence Award for Innovative Flood Planning
Freese and Nichols is part of a team that has completed Regional Flood Plans (RFPs) for 15 total regions state-wide on a compressed timeframe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brand-new process for the State of Texas encompassed a complexity and depth of data gathering, assessment and reporting that has never been navigated.
READ MOREHuntsville Water Improvements Featured in Florida Water Resources Journal
A unified design and hydraulic modeling team was key to addressing the challenges of a complex design and simultaneous project construction in a $25 million bond program.
Learn MoreInnovative Study Paves the Way for a Car-Free Route in South Austin
The APA-Texas Chapter has chosen the Bergstrom Spur Corridor Study as a recipient of the 2021 Transportation Planning Achievement Award – Silver. It was also featured in the City of Austin’s Urban Trails newsletter. Read more as we share its innovative approaches, practical results and outstanding service.
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Resources for the $1.2 Trillion U.S. Infrastructure Bill
Our government affairs and funding specialists provide a breakdown of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, at both the national and state levels, as well as the expected next steps.
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Almost $10.5M Secured for Clients from Flood Infrastructure Fund
Texas’ Proposition 8, was state constitutional amendment passed to created the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) to assist in financing flood-related projects. Freese and Nichols has served its clients in successfully securing FIF funds for their projects and is prepared to help clients with the details of applications in the future.
Learn MoreThrough Multidiscipline Innovations, Cook Park Rejuvenates Atlanta’s Historic Westside
Both a stormwater solution and a sorely needed green space, Cook Park combines innovative engineering with acres of amenities to show how creative and sustainable infrastructure solutions can help communities thrive.
Learn MoreWastewater Bypass in the Heart of Dallas
In downtown Dallas, approximately 40% of the City’s sewer flow passes through a single 90-inch interceptor structure, which was deteriorating and required immediate repair. Because the structure’s site is inaccessible to large construction equipment, critical repairs had to take place from within the structure.
Learn MoreSewer Extension Unlocks Megasite’s Economic Potential
Through extensive stakeholder coordination and innovative design and bidding processes, Freese and Nichols helped provide the last piece of the puzzle to position the Megasite as the region’s next large-scale industrial facility.
Learn MoreMark Ickert
Power Line Safety Over Texas Lakes: How to Comply With Reporting Rules
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help in complying with Texas’ reporting rules for utility safety over state lakes.
Learn MoreMark Evans
Nationwide Grants for Municipal Resiliency Projects: Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Municipalities can now take advantage of national funding opportunities for their resiliency projects.
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FEMA Rolls Out Risk Rating 2.0: New System for Calculating Flood Insurance Premiums
The approach uses enhanced capabilities, tools, and data to better reflect a property’s calculated flood risk. While each property is unique, most policyholders can expect to see a reduction or nominal increase in premium costs.
Learn MoreJordan Skipwith
Climate and Drought Outlook for the United States
Learn the details of temperature and precipitation predictions for the United States in coming weeks.
Learn MoreMark Evans
BRIC Grant Opportunities
It is widely accepted that mitigation projects are more cost beneficial than recovering from the last disaster. BRIC (Building Resilient […]
Learn MoreWe’ve found that our focus on quality and continuous improvement provides a natural incubator for innovation. Our level of innovation in our project work, client programs and internal processes helps our clients solve their business needs. We see the impact of these innovative techniques through our high client satisfaction scores, repeat business, and our many project awards.
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Wendy Bonneau
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