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209, 2020

Going with the Flow: Engineering Efficient Water Systems

September 2nd, 2020|San Antonio, News, Blog, News, Blog, Houston|

In most municipalities, long before someone fills their coffee maker, water glass, or tub, a team of engineers has spent considerable time figuring out the best possible way to get them the water they’ll need safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. From the water towers visible in most communities to complex pump and tank systems, municipal water systems require an extensive period of research, planning, and problem-solving before they can be built and implemented. Engineering teams, for example, have to make sure that the system will have enough capacity to meet current, and future, demand.

2906, 2018

WGA is proud to announce the following promotions.

June 29th, 2018|Blog, City, Houston, Blog, News|

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!

305, 2018

Stormwater Information Form Now Available through the Office of the City Engineer

May 3rd, 2018|City, Houston, Blog, News, Blog|

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.

1402, 2018

WGA Promotions

February 14th, 2018|Blog, City, Houston, Blog, News|

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.

802, 2018

Engineers Week

February 8th, 2018|Houston, Blog, News, Blog, City|

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.

1106, 2017

Houston-based civil engineering consulting firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) expands its operations west with San Antonio location.

June 11th, 2017|Blog, City, San Antonio, Blog, News|

Strategic plans to expand in Texas are coming to life for Houston-based civil engineering consulting and land development firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) as it opens its second location in San Antonio. WGA’s San Antonio office will provide civil engineering consulting and land development services to public and private clients in and around the region. James P. Eckart, PE, who recently joined the firm as its South Central Texas Director, will be responsible for leading the office.

704, 2017

HOUSTON-BASED CIVIL ENGINEERING FIRM, WARD, GETZ & ASSOCIATES, LLP, CELEBRATES A MILESTONE: 10 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

April 7th, 2017|Blog, City, Houston, Blog, News|

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.

803, 2017

WGA Welcomes Mirna Fernandez

March 8th, 2017|Blog, News, Blog, City, Houston|

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.

2308, 2016

WGA Opens New Office in San Antonio

August 23rd, 2016|Blog, News, Blog, City, San Antonio|

Houston-based civil engineering consulting firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) expands its operations west with San Antonio location. Strategic plans to expand in Texas are coming to life for Houston-based civil engineering consulting and land development firm, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP (WGA) as it opens its second location in San Antonio.

2306, 2015

WGA nearly triples its space with recent office expansion

June 23rd, 2015|Blog, City, Houston, Blog, News|

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.

3010, 2014

Two Houston professionals awarded prestigious national NAIOP Developing Leaders award

October 30th, 2014|News, Blog, City, Houston, Blog|

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.

1409, 2014

WGA Partner Selected for National “Developing Leaders” Award

September 14th, 2014|Blog, City, Houston, Blog, News|

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.

1705, 2014

WGA Launches New Website

May 17th, 2014|News, Blog, City, Houston, Blog|

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.