Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at every site are different. We assess the specific site conditions and design earth structures (slopes, channels, and dikes), foundations (retaining walls, bridges, buildings, tanks), and subsurface structures (clarifiers, lift stations, buried utilities, tunnels) to economically achieve the specific project objectives.
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Construction Materials
Engineering & Testing
Construction material performance is key to the function and durability of any project. We engineer and test materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt so you get what you pay for and the project performs as expected.
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A successful project starts with clear understanding of the project’s specific needs. We prepared street rehabilitation PS&E, traffic control designs, pavement designs, and asset management systems based on careful understanding of design requirements.
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Environmental Geology/Engineering
Impact from hazardous waste, wetlands, faulting, and/or NEPA processes are serious concerns for project development. We identify such concerns early in project development, and provide strategies to mitigate impacts and provide the proper regulatory approval so the project can proceed on time and achieve the project goals.
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Congestion and failing road surfaces cause delays, vehicle damage, and even driver safety issues. Solving these problems requires our specialized knowledge of pavement and roadway structures.
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Water, Wastewater & Flood Control
Drinking water, flushing toilets, and dry streets for granted – until they are gone. We specialize in keeping these systems running effectively.
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Expanding and maintaining ports and airports is crucial to our economic development. HVJ’s specialized pavement, wharf, and navigation channel experience makes it happen.
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Rail and public transit facilities enable efficient transportation of people and goods. Our detailed knowledge of AREMA requirements keeps projects on track.
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Schools, universities, courts, parks, solid waste facilities are all critical to our society. HVJ has specialized knowledge and experience with a multitude of public projects.
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Austin/San Antonio
Houston
HVJ has been proud to support hundreds of public agencies meet and exceed service expectations from their constituents.
We’ve developed ongoing teaming relationships with many consulting firms based on delivering outstanding client satisfaction.
Our success strongly depends on our business associates that provide the products and services we need.
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
We are committed learners, empowered to interact based on making strong commitments. We take ownership of our actions and results.
We believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a rewarding work experience, opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.
Check out what our employees say and learn about the HVJ experience! Great people and even greater teams are behind every project.
We're always looking for talented individuals who fit our culture and can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams.
Own a successful engineering business by adding our proven systems to your engineering talent and network.
Help us branchise – you help us build a branch office and then convert it into your own franchise.
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Are you energetic and confident? See if this might be an opportunity that fits you.
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What do you want to know? Find the answers to common questions.
Hear about the outstanding results our current franchisees have produced using our proven systems.
Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at every site are different. We assess the specific site conditions and design earth structures (slopes, channels, and dikes), foundations (retaining walls, bridges, buildings, tanks), and subsurface structures (clarifiers, lift stations, buried utilities, tunnels) to economically achieve the specific project objectives.
Learn More →
Construction Materials
Engineering & Testing
Construction material performance is key to the function and durability of any project. We engineer and test materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt so you get what you pay for and the project performs as expected.
Learn More →
A successful project starts with clear understanding of the project’s specific needs. We prepared street rehabilitation PS&E, traffic control designs, pavement designs, and asset management systems based on careful understanding of design requirements.
Learn More →
Environmental Geology/Engineering
Impact from hazardous waste, wetlands, faulting, and/or NEPA processes are serious concerns for project development. We identify such concerns early in project development, and provide strategies to mitigate impacts and provide the proper regulatory approval so the project can proceed on time and achieve the project goals.
Learn More →
Congestion and failing road surfaces cause delays, vehicle damage, and even driver safety issues. Solving these problems requires our specialized knowledge of pavement and roadway structures.
Learn More →
Water, Wastewater & Flood Control
Drinking water, flushing toilets, and dry streets for granted – until they are gone. We specialize in keeping these systems running effectively.
Learn More →
Expanding and maintaining ports and airports is crucial to our economic development. HVJ’s specialized pavement, wharf, and navigation channel experience makes it happen.
Learn More →
Rail and public transit facilities enable efficient transportation of people and goods. Our detailed knowledge of AREMA requirements keeps projects on track.
Learn More →
Schools, universities, courts, parks, solid waste facilities are all critical to our society. HVJ has specialized knowledge and experience with a multitude of public projects.
Learn More →
Dallas/Fort Worth
Austin/San Antonio
Houston
HVJ has been proud to support hundreds of public agencies meet and exceed service expectations from their constituents.
We’ve developed ongoing teaming relationships with many consulting firms based on delivering outstanding client satisfaction.
Our success strongly depends on our business associates that provide the products and services we need.
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
We are committed learners, empowered to interact based on making strong commitments. We take ownership of our actions and results.
We believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a rewarding work experience, opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.
Check out what our employees say and learn about the HVJ experience! Great people and even greater teams are behind every project.
We're always looking for talented individuals who fit our culture and can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams.
Own a successful engineering business by adding our proven systems to your engineering talent and network.
Help us branchise – you help us build a branch office and then convert it into your own franchise.
Learn More →
Are you energetic and confident? See if this might be an opportunity that fits you.
Learn More →
What do you want to know? Find the answers to common questions.
Hear about the outstanding results our current franchisees have produced using our proven systems.
See how we help companies successfully manage challenges with innovative engineering solutions.
HVJ, working with Gahagan & Bryant Associates and Turner, Collie, and Braden (now AECOM), supported Port Houston to achieve three large-scale objectives.
Learn More →Houston: Innovative Mat foundation and soil preparation design reduced construction time, costs, and traffic congestion
View Project →The University of North Texas System initiated a project to build a 500-bed residence hall for freshman residents. HVJ’s scope included front-to-end activities, from the initial design to project completion, to contribute to the success of the project in meaningful ways.
South Texas: HVJ’s job was to inventory, inspect and score 2.6 million square feet of pavement border crossing stations as part of the GSA’s large-scale rehabilitation plan.
View Project →San Antonio: The City initiated a $24 million project that included relocating utilities, improving drainage systems, providing bicycle facility connectivity, improving landscaping, upgrading traffic signals, and improving the streets after completion of the underground utility work.
Houston: Utilized previously drilled borings and technical reports to determine the optimum number of borings to complete flood control drainage project.
View Project →Dallas/Fort Worth: Expedited mobilization for quality verification for a complex $1 Billion dollar project.
View Project →Dallas/Fort Worth: Testing and certification of an Ultra-thin bonded overlay provided on demand for accelerated project completion
View Project →Fort Worth: HVJ provided 3D models based on testing and location of several undocumented structures that enabled foundation construction within complicated right of way limits
View Project →Cresson: HVJ solved settlement and select fill availability problems when no right of entry limited geotechnical data.
View Project →Willacy County: HVJ built a mobile lab for remote location testing to reduce costs and project time.
View Project →Webb County: The local staff and practical experience enables a rural Laredo district resurfacing project to finish ahead of schedule.
View Project →Austin: Use of a specialized coring procedure enables HVJ to solve an emergency landslide issue for the residents of a highly visible historic neighborhood in the Texas state capital
View Project →Pflugerville: Our solution allowed the Victory church to expand on an 11 acre parcel of previously unstable land with a low cost innovative foundation.
View Project →Bayport/Port of Houston: We provided a solution with better performance than conventional reinforced concrete that also shorted the project completion by several months.
View Project →Grand Prairie: Award winning solution using moisture conditioning to overcome unsuitable subgrade soils
View Project →Denison: Discovery of a high gypsum content in the soil led to an innovative solution to reuse existing asphalt materials that reduced total material costs, and provided a smoother surface.
View Project →Liberty County: Increased the City of Houston treated water supply by providing the new solutions to reduce cost and construction and time for the two 96 inch pipelines
View Project →Houston: Using the HVJ process, a new technician identifies a previously unknown construction flaw at a project worksite, the solution extends the roadway life by years.
Learn More →Highlands: HVJ long term solution to a canal erosion failure protects the water supply and survives Hurricane Harvey record flooding.
Learn More →Harris/Liberty County: HVJ assesses presence of environmental concerns on 45 tracts allowing water project to proceed on schedule.
Learn More →Chambers/Harris/Liberty/Montgomery County: HVJ assesses presence of environmental concerns on 10 tracts allowing transportation project to proceed on schedule.
Learn More →Houston: HVJ locates faults on Spaceport site so structures can avoid damage due to fault movement.
Learn More →The Spur 601 Project consists of a new six- lane divided freeway with interchanges connecting US 54 and Loop 375.
View Project →The project, CSJ No. 2121-02-0137, is the construction of Collector-Distributor (C-D) lanes and improvements to the interchange at US 85.
View Project →State Loop (SL) 335 around the City of Amarillo serves as a connection to national and regional corridors along with local arterials.
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