MEASURE TWICE, SCAN ONCE
How 3D Laser Scanning is Saving Renovations Before Construction StartsWhen walking into an existing building to begin a renovation, adaptive reuse, or historic preservation project, an architect’s fundamental responsibility is establishing an absolute, accurate...
ONE CITY, ONE SHARED PICTURE: HOW GIS CONNECTS DEPARTMENTS AND IMPROVES DECISIONS
Every city department works in the same community, but they do not always work from the same information.Public works may have the latest utility map. Planning may have the newest subdivision plat. Engineering may be tracking an upcoming capital project, while...
ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS FOR MULTI-PURPOSE COURT DESIGN
Multi-purpose courts have become one of the most requested amenities in parks and recreation systems, offering communities a flexible venue for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, and other activities. While the finished product may appear to be a simple...
The Basics of Water Treatment and Distribution
Water is not just a commodity or a utility; it is essential to life. Every time you open a tap or flush a toilet, there is a vast network of infrastructure at work behind the scenes to keep these processes flowing uninterrupted. Our most valuable resource goes through...
The Importance of a Construction Punch List
The construction punch list is a document created toward the end of a construction project that outlines the remaining tasks and corrections that must be completed before the project can officially be considered finished. While construction may appear complete at...
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY IN A TIME OF RAPID GROWTH: HOW JACOB | MARTIN IS HELPING SHAPE ABILENE’S FUTURE
Abilene, Texas is at a turning point.What was once a steady, moderately growing West Texas community is now experiencing a surge of economic activity unlike anything in its recent history. From major federal investments at Dyess Air Force Base to one of the largest...
Field vs. Lab Testing: Understanding the Difference in Construction Materials Testing
In construction materials testing, success depends on more than just running tests, it depends on understanding what those tests mean and when they matter most. One of the most important distinctions in the industry is between field testing and laboratory...
HISTORY OF SURVEYING AT JACOB | MARTIN
Land surveying has always played a foundational role in the growth of West Texas. From early boundary lines that defined ranchland to modern infrastructure projects that support growing communities, surveying has shaped how the region develops. One firm that has been...
Water Supply in a Time of Growing Demand
How JACOB | MARTIN and TWDB can Assist Public Water Systems At JACOB | MARTIN, our Municipal Team is honored to partner with public water systems (PWSs) of all sizes across Texas, providing regulatory support, system assessments, feasibility studies, and supply/demand...
The Rise of GIS in Small and Mid-Size Cities: Meeting Big Challenges with Smart Data
Small cities have big-city problems: aging utilities, rapid growth, limited staff, and tight budgets. GIS is becoming the tool that helps them keep up. Over the past decade, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has gone from a specialty tool used by large metropolitan...
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