Meridiana

The purpose of this project was to convert the existing at-grade crossing of Brazoria County Road 56 (CR 56) and State Highway 288 (SH 288) into a diamond interchange that includes a new overpass bridge and providing access to the newly developed Meridiana Development. Coordination with TXDOT, area landowners, utility companies, and Brazoria County was integral in obtaining approval and acceptance of the project. The main design challenge for this project was to accommodate double intersections on the west side of SH 288 to tie into existing access roads with two-way traffic and a new southbound on-ramp within a close proximity. EHRA coordinated with TxDOT throughout the project from preliminary concepts for the intersection and bridge through final design and construction. Each component of this project was designed in accordance with TxDOT standards and criteria.

Jacobs Reserve Development

Engineering design and construction phase services of water, sewer, drainage and paving for four subdivision sections and off-site channel (123 acres out of a 400 acre subdivision). There was 60-feet of elevation difference on this site and wooded lots were left in their natural state which required the installation of retaining walls.

Water Crest Development

EHRA assisted with the district creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 126 to accommodate a ±329 acre master planned community located in northern Montgomery County in the City of Conroe, south of League Line Road, west of Longmire Road, and adjacent to Lake Conroe.

Towne Lake

In 2006, Caldwell Companies sought to create Towne Lake as a community where residents and services could be connected by water. Their vision included boat docks and marinas augmenting traditional walking trails to navigate a vibrant residential community. EHRA was the perfect partner to take Caldwell Companies’ vision and create this livable suburban oasis.

Willowcreek Ranch Development

A 720-acre gated master planned community located off Telge Road, just north of Willow Creek. See how EHRA was involved in this project.

22 July 2021

CPS Quarterly Report (August 2021)

Tim Hodes, PE

Construction Pricing Update

The EHRA Construction Phase Services Group has been tracking common infrastructure item costs during the 2021 unforeseen market fluctuation. Price increases are observed across the board, but we are focused here on the most common items such as concrete paving, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer pipe. Water and sanitary sewer pipe show the sharpest increase and the suppliers have confirmed PVC resin shortage is the cause.

Water Trends

We have been observing trends in pricing increases with multiple water related items.

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8” PVC Water main – 8” PVC water main is bidding at an increase of 60% since the start of 2021.
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Sanitary Trends

We have been observing trends in pricing increases with multiple wastewater collection items.

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Of the common infrastructure items EHRA has been tracking for our clients projects, PVC 8” sanitary sewer main has seen the most drastic surge in costs. 8” PVC sanitary sewer main is bidding at over 60% increase since the start of 2021.
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Drainage Trends

We have been observing trends in pricing increases with multiple drainage related items.

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24” RCP storm drain – Reinforced concrete storm drain pipe is seeing a 34% surge in bid prices since the beginning of the year.
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