In response to the NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall which was recently published, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has proposed interim guidelines and criteria for projects affecting HCFCD right-of-way.

In response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlas 14 rainfall data which was recently published,

Houston-based civil engineering consulting firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA), has positioned itself for strategic growth with the promotion of four associates to partner. The promotions follow a period of intense focus on attracting

With a firm-wide plan of growth and expansion, WGA promoted four key Project Engineers to the role of Project Manager. These professionals personify everything that WGA stands for: excellence in engineering, a commitment to take on new challenges, and a true passion for serving their clients. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments and watching as they will undoubtedly do great things!

WGA LLP is a proud supporter of 2018 Homeaid Houston Project Playhouse.

Effective Monday, April 23, 2018, the responsibility for stormwater capacity will transfer from the Utility Analysis section to the Office of the City Engineer. The new Stormwater Information Form will replace the Stormwater Letter of Availability Application form. The Utility Analysis Section will continue to process stormwater applications that have already been submitted to the Houston Permitting Center.

In response to the devastating flooding experienced during Hurricane Harvey, the City of Houston and Harris County began the process of drafting revisions to the floodplain development regulations with the main objective of reducing the risk of flood losses for future development projects.

With a firm-wide plan of growth and expansion, WGA recently promoted four key Project Managers to the role of Associate. Please join us in celebrating their commitment to the firm, drive for success, and passion to take on this new challenge.

Engineers Week–the only event of its kind–is a time to celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world, increase public dialogue about the need for engineers, and bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents.

Just over 10 years ago, Steven R. Ward, PE and Ryan Getz, PE were project engineers at large firms in Houston. Having met while civil engineering students at Texas A&M University, and both working in the greater Houston area, they remained close friends. “Ryan and I both had the fortune of going to work directly out of school for some great firms,” says Ward.

Mirna Fernandez recently joined WGA as a Project Manager in a key role of developing the firm’s reach into the Houston market. Ms. Fernandez brings a distinctive career focused on developing solid engineering solutions for her clients and more than 12 years of hands-on experience to the team.

Houston-based civil engineering consulting and land development firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) recently expanded its Houston headquarters, nearly tripling its space. WGA worked with a team of local firms to design and construct the 4,380 SF to 11,347 SF expansion, adding two new internal offices and 24 work spaces. Looking toward future growth, WGA now has room to add 20 new team members.

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HOUSTON – NAIOP, the preeminent organization for commercial real estate, awarded its national Developing Leaders award this week to ten young professionals – two of whom were from Houston. Stephanie Anderson, partner at Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) and Jake Donaldson, principal of Three Square Design Group, were honored to be recipients. The Developing Leaders award was given to those who distinguish themselves among their peers and show promise as industry leaders.

WGA is proud to announce that Partner, Stephanie Anderson, PE, LEED AD was selected for NAIOP’s prestigious “Developing Leaders Award”. The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) selected 10 young professionals to receive its coveted 2014 Developing Leaders Award. Given to up-and-coming professionals under the age of 35 who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues and show great promise as future industry leaders, the award will be presented at Development ‘14: The Meeting for Commercial Real Estate, October 27-29 in Denver, Colorado.

WGA launched a new and improved website that is modern in design, easy to navigate and mobile-friendly. The new site clearly outlines the WGA service offering and features a Projects section that is dynamic, colorful and is sortable.