At JACOB | MARTIN, our Land Development team specializes in transforming raw land into thriving residential and commercial spaces. Serving Abilene and the surrounding communities in West Texas, we guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality,...

Introduction Approximately 80% of an organization's data has a spatial component, meaning it’s tied to specific locations. Whether it’s tracking the spread of disease, optimizing delivery routes, or managing utility networks, spatial data is vital to modern...

What are PFAS? PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or commonly referred to as “Forever Chemicals”. PFAS are widely used, long lasting, manufactured chemicals commonly used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. PFAS can be found in waste...

The JACOB | MARTIN Environmental Department works with municipalities, water supply corporations and water supply districts throughout Texas assisting them with all regulatory needs from state and federal entities. Before funding can occur, we work behind the scenes...

WHAT IS IT? Adaptive reuse in architecture refers to the practice of repurposing old or existing buildings for new uses, rather than tearing them down and building something new. This approach focuses on preserving the...

Land Development engineers are often hard at work behind the scenes of a myriad of development projects; from a new residential neighborhood, a new gas station or hotel, or even a renovation of an existing school or restaurant, a land development engineer has been...

Jacob | Martin relies on its Surveying Department to gather almost all the field data necessary to design plans and concepts for our clients. The most common method of surveying utilized by Jacob | Martin is Field to Finish Surveying.  Field to Finish...

Construction Materials Engineering (CME) and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) are closely related but are not the same thing. The differences are detailed below. Construction Materials Testing (CMT) CMT includes collecting samples, performing test procedures,...

Relationships are a pillar of JACOB | MARTIN. We value communities both small and large. We want to hear about your needs and desires and are committed to finding efficient solutions to ensure prosperity in your community. Our Municipal Services team is passionate...