construction news
- December 4, 2025
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Construction, demolition, Engineering
This Jerdon project was an overhaul of Wier park located in West University, Texas in the heart of the city of Houston. We began by removing the old paving, curbs, fencing, sidewalks, and playground surfacing to make room for the upgrades. From there, we built out a completely refreshed outdoor space featuring new synthetic turf…
- November 13, 2025
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News
This Jerdon project in East Downtown Houston enhances the Bastrop Promenade from Polk Street to Bell Street with new playground equipment, upgraded lighting, added seating, and refreshed landscaping. Additional improvements include updated drainage, improved sidewalks, and new signage and striping.
- January 12, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Roads & Streets
Proper planning is the core of any construction project and, when building roads, it is one of the most important aspects. In fact, it is the first step and is the foundation for any successful construction project. Building or expanding roads can come with risk but that can be mitigated by planning out the construction…
- December 8, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Construction News, Retention Ponds
Retention ponds are built in urban areas where concrete or asphalt does not allow runoff to drain properly and are at risk of flooding. These structures protect homes and businesses from flooding as well as lower the impact of erosion to infrastructure. What is a Retention Pond? Retention ponds are man-made pools of water…
- November 24, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, technology
Have you ever wondered what the process of building a park looks like? Here at Jerdon we do all the heavy lifting, however we think it is important for our clients to both be in the loop and included during the process. Find Your Construction Area How Parks Are Built Depending on the scale…
- October 27, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: advancement, Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, technology
Construction has been around for centuries – there are thousands of projects with precious history; some of which are large in size and others which took years to build. Take a look at some of the largest construction projects in the US. O’Hare Modernization Project O’Hare Airport is located in the state of Illinois….
- September 12, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Safety, technology
With there being so many risks associated with the construction industry, many employers are finding it beneficial to have a safety management program. This will not only prepare workers for certain risks, but it will also ensure the safety of the workers. Here is how to implement a safety management program: Software A safety…
- August 17, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Construction News
Concrete is one of the most used materials in construction projects. It is popular for its durability and type of concrete. Usually, made from gravel, sand and water, concrete is broken into two categories: structural and reinforced. Structural Concrete Structurally, concrete is strong in compression. This means that concrete structures can withstand large amounts of…
- July 27, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, General Construction, technology
The construction business is ever changing, for better or worse. Currently, more construction companies are seeing changes with funding, equipment, interest and amount of work. Here are five things happening in construction right now: Funding Today, many people are using construction for more safety reasons. More construction companies are needed to build rails, water systems,…
- June 22, 2022
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, COVID-19, Engineering, General Construction
Due to the pandemic, many construction companies are experiencing supply and demand disruptions, making it difficult to establish a relationship or routine with your suppliers. Here are some tips to better manage your supplier relationships during this disruption: Long Term Agreements Whenever you create a long term agreement with suppliers, you are also creating…