Industry Insights Archives

MUD, PID, and TIRZ: What does this districting alphabet soup mean to you?

MUDs, PIDs, and TIRZs are special districts in Texas that help finance infrastructure, making development more affordable and accessible. These tools bridge funding gaps and support community growth beyond existing...

October 12, 2021

Man vs. Sinkhole: How a Survey Technician Outsmarted a Force of Nature

A one-foot sinkhole caused significant disruption to the roadway, but further inspection by Pape-Dawson revealed a bell-shaped washout eight feet deep beneath it. To address the issue, experts knew they...

July 27, 2021

How Laser Technology is Changing the Field of Engineering

LiDAR technology has transformed surveying by providing highly detailed 3D terrain data much faster and cheaper than traditional methods. It filters out vegetation to reveal the bare earth, helping engineers...

May 1, 2021

GEC Contract for North Tarrant Express

Pape-Dawson will oversee design and construction for multiple segments of the North Tarrant Express project under a new seven-year TxDOT contract. The project aims to improve safety, mobility, and reduce...

December 1, 2020