Retaining Wall Solutions

June 4, 2025

Retaining walls are a common sight in our daily environments, and we often notice their style and contribution to landscaping. However, their most important function - providing structural support and ensuring safety—is easy to overlook. 

They may look simple, but retaining walls are complex, multi-purpose structures. Issues such as poor drainage or soil erosion can damage them over time. There may be visible signs of problems, like the wall leaning, discoloration, or gaps in the stone/bricks, or water coming through the wall. Effective repair goes beyond addressing visible damage; it requires identifying and resolving the underlying causes of failure.

This was the challenge that the HVJ North Texas team undertook on a recent project with a regional commuter rail service.  Senior Principal Engineer Saheem Ahmed shares, “Through a comprehensive evaluation and design process, we developed a technically sound, practical, and forward-thinking solution. Our proposed design demonstrates HVJ’s ability to blend innovation with constructability.” 

Read about the project here. 

You May Also Like

These Stories on Blog

No Comments Yet

Let us know what you think