MEASURE TWICE, SCAN ONCE
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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- The Basics of Water Treatment and Distribution June 26, 2026
- The Importance of a Construction Punch List May 27, 2026
- BUILDING AFFORDABILITY IN A TIME OF RAPID GROWTH: HOW JACOB | MARTIN IS HELPING SHAPE ABILENE’S FUTURE April 29, 2026
- Field vs. Lab Testing: Understanding the Difference in Construction Materials Testing March 24, 2026
- HISTORY OF SURVEYING AT JACOB | MARTIN February 25, 2026
- Water Supply in a Time of Growing Demand January 29, 2026
- The Rise of GIS in Small and Mid-Size Cities: Meeting Big Challenges with Smart Data December 23, 2025