A Guide to Green, Sustainable, and Resilient Development
As the challenges facing our communities become more complex—rising infrastructure costs, environmental pressures, and demand for livable spaces—our land development strategies must evolve. Sustainable land development integrates green infrastructure planning and resilient community design to create neighborhoods that not only meet today’s needs but are built to thrive both now and in the future. Forward-thinking […]
How to Solve Localized Drainage Challenges: Proven Strategies for Stormwater Management
Nuisance flooding is a familiar issue for municipalities across the country. Whether it’s nuisance standing water after every rainfall or repeated property damage in the same neighborhood, localized drainage problems can frustrate residents and stretch the capacity of local governments. Our approach to drainage studies involves collecting data, analyzing watershed conditions, modeling storm events, and […]
Navigating New EPA ELG Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Products (MPP) industry have set the stage for substantial changes to wastewater management practices nationwide. At HR Green, our environmental and engineering professionals are actively helping clients understand and prepare for these potential changes in MPP […]
Meet the Women Leading the Way in Engineering at HR Green
At HR Green, we believe engineering is more than a career—it’s a chance to shape communities, solve complex problems, and make a lasting impact. On International Women in Engineering Day, we’re proud to recognize the women engineers across our organization who bring their experience, innovation, and leadership to every project, every day. We asked several […]
Conquer Potholes with Pavement Management
Every community has different needs, funding situations, political structures, and approaches to handling roadway maintenance. That is why HR Green specifically tailors each Pavement Management Plan to our client’s individual needs and situations. Apply the right treatment, to the right pavement, at the right time.
Successful Community Development for Cities and Municipalities
A resilient community is one that can weather the economic trade winds. Leaders build a resilient community by having the ability to anticipate risk, and bounce back rapidly from setbacks through adaptability, evolution, and growth in the face of turbulent change.
HR Green Foundations Workshop: A Workshop That Builds More Than Careers
HR Green’s Foundations Workshop is a two-day, in-person onboarding experience designed to introduce new employees to the company’s culture, services, and core values. It provides an opportunity for participants to connect, learn, and reflect on how each person fits into HR Green’s larger mission: Building Communities. Improving Lives. Launched in 2017 with a meaningful purpose—“Preparing for […]
Making the Most of Wastewater Infrastructure: An Introduction to Process Intensification
Process Intensification (PI) is an emerging technology in wastewater treatment that can improve the performance of existing infrastructure or reduce the capital costs of expansions with less infrastructure requirements. Process Intensification involves techniques that can enhance existing process capabilities, such as simultaneous nitrification-denitrification, biological phosphorus removal, facilitate increased capacity within the same footprint, and improve […]
Project Manager Academy Supports Civil Engineering Career Growth
At HR Green, we believe that the path to becoming a successful civil engineering project manager isn’t built overnight—it’s shaped through mentorship, training, and steady career development. That’s why we created the Project Manager Academy, a professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders with the tools they need to manage projects effectively and confidently. […]
Planning for Success: Key Site Considerations for Industrial Land Development
Industrial land development plays a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and the expansion of regional infrastructure. However, selecting and preparing the right site is far from a straightforward process. Before a shovel ever hits the ground, developers must navigate a complex web of considerations—from zoning and permitting to utility availability and long-term operational […]