NEWS

February 2019
  • IT'S NICE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR SOMETHING AS GREAT AS THIS! ​ULI Houston's 2019 Development Of Distinction Winners Have Been Announced... and H2B is proudly part of a winning team! Congratulations to both Heights Mercantile and East Village for the nominations, and Heights Mercantile for the win in the small-scale category. Heights Mercantile's award was in the for-profit category for projects under 100,000 square feet. Developed by Radom Capitol LLC, the 40,000-square-foot project kept the character of the neighborhood by incorporating some of its vintage buildings, but also blended in new construction (and parking), all to accommodate more than a dozen curated retail and dining concepts. The location is fed by a hike and bike trail. Jury comments noted the pedestrian-driven project's response to what is happening in the rebooting neighborhood itself, where a new generation of residents and businesses has been fueling renovations, redevelopment and new construction amid the existing mix of original bungalows, gingerbready Victorian-style properties and sprinkling of mid-century commercial buildings. The low-rise center is an amenity for the community as well as a destination, award materials said.
November 2018
  • ONCE AGAIN, GREAT TEAM, GREAT PROJECT. H2B worked with the design team, led by m Architects, to provide civil and structural engineering for Walker Engineering’s new corporate headquarters located in northwest Houston. This ground-up project on a previously undeveloped site includes 20,000 SF of office space and 10,000 SF of warehouse storage, along with new driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, an entry court and a detention pond. The design takes advantage of cost-effective tilt-wall concrete construction, while providing a unique identity by accentuating entry features with company branding using rhythmic patterned colored facades. Numerous strategies for energy and employee efficiency were utilized such as site orientation, interiors full of natural light, cooperative work spaces, and high-efficiency LED lighting. Sculpted electrical conduit features are on display in public areas further integrating company trade and brand for this prominent electrical engineering and construction company.
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  • SOMETIMES BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING CAN ACTUALLY BE FUN. IT JUST DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU GO! H2B has teamed on a new favorite landmark with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture by providing civil and structural engineering to what is now crowned "the most creative neighborhood shopping destination located in Houston!" Heights Mercantile, the 45,000 SF low-rise urban district located on the site of a former Pappas Restaurants warehouse at the intersection of Yale Street and 7th, aimed to be a new kind of shopping and dining destination when it opened in the summer of 2018, and it delivered. With high profile tenants, instagrammable appeal, and immediate, enthusiastic embracement by the surrounding historical neighborhood, the project has attracted first-to-market, slightly unusual businesses that appeal to area's unique and independent spirit. The development includes six buildings - four of which are original - bisected by 7th Street and across from the popular Donovan Park, with green spaces and picnic tables. A newly built two-story structure accommodates boutiques and offices, a restaurant, fitness studio, salon, spa, and clinic. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will also put in a gallery space with rotating works from the museum's collections. MFAH's contemporary pop-up gallery will be a first in Houston and MFAH's first public-private partnership. The project's developers donated the space to MFAH, allowing the museum to expand outside of its main campus for the first time.
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  • GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, PIPELINES, AND DETENTION PONDS. OH My! H2B provided civil and structural engineering for Underwood Distribution Center, a unique project located in the City of Deer Park. Plans including the driveway and drainage designs were submitted to Harris County for their approval and issuance of driveway permits. Additionally, there is a 50-ft wide pipeline easement running through the southeast corner of the property. Within the pipeline easement are multiple pipelines owned by Kinder Morgan, Exxon Mobil, and Williams Pipeline companies. The site development improvements included one 405,000 SF concrete tilt-up panel building, with 4-ft high truck dock areas on the east and west sides of the building along with a large truck court area for maneuverability of truck traffic as well as parking bays for trucks and trailers. A covered entrance was designed at the four building corners to serve as the main point of entry. At the northwest corner, a unique design was required for this entrance area because a geologic fault is located there. The building was designed around the hazard band zone as provided by the geotechnical engineer who was hired to provide a report on the geologic fault. Combined with the large detention pond in the front of the development near Underwood Road and the over 9-acre building, the approximately 25-acre site is fully developed. 
 
  • THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11. H2B, Inc. is proud to be Veteran-Owned. Our President, Tod Henning, PE served for 20 years in the Army Reserve. He also did a tour in Iraq in 2004. Tod founded H2B in 2005 with Ken Bryant, guided by the philosophy of providing clients with personalized service that only smaller firms can deliver. His years of military service gave Tod the strong foundation, work ethic, and leadership skills he brings to his engineering firm. He learned the value of precise design, innovative solutions, and talent, and applies these same principles to drive the success of his firm and clients. We are proud to call Tod our President and friend. We sincerely thank him and all his fellow veterans for their service.

October 2018  
  • IT'S NICE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR SOMETHING AS GREAT AS THIS! ​Every year, H2B is awarded as a best place to work. This is such a wonderful recognition for our company and a great reflection on our amazing employees and clients. In addition, we also retained 100% staff retention! Get to know us better!
 
  • HELLO! WELCOME! HAPPY TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD! Our latest new hires to the H2B family are not only dedicated to engineering, Aggies, and their significant others... but ask Blanca about her furbabies and challenge Cesar to a board game! H2B continues to grow our talent and resources for our clients across our two offices in Houston and College Station. 

September 2018
  • THE BEST AWARD WE RECEIVE! H2B is once again recognized by the Houston Business Journal as a Best Place To Work. Taking care of our employees is at the heart of our company culture. We work closely with each other and our clients, like a family. This type of recognition is a testament to all of our employees, thank you!

May 2018
  • H2B has opened a new location in College Station to better serve our clients!
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Heights Mercantile
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Walker Engineering
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Heights Mercantile
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Underwood Distribution Center
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Tod Henning, PE is pictured on the right.
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Houston's First Baptist, image courtesy of Kirksey Architecture
​April 2017
  • We're growing!  H2B, Inc. would like to welcome Sarah J. Briscoe, P.E. to our team!
​​October 2016
  • We are a sponsor of Guitars N' Cars! Join us Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 12pm-10pm as we honor our US Vets at the Sam Houston Race Park.

September 2016
  • H2B placed #54 in the Houston Business Journal's Fast 100 awards.

​August 2016
  • For the second year in a row, H2B placed on the Houston Business Journal's Best Places to Work list! For more information, click here.

January 2016
  • We're hiring!  H2B is seeking to fill the position of Entry Level Civil Engineer/Graduate Engineer (E.I.T.).  See the job description here.
December 2015
  • We're hiring!  H2B is seeking to fill the position of CADD Designer / Entry Level Civil Engineer.  See the job description here.

October 2015
  • H2B placed on the Houston Business Journal's 2015 Best Places to Work list. For more information, click here to see the article.

​May 2015
  • Congratulations to Lane Lackey, one of our great civil engineers for passing his Professional Engineering Test! 
  • H2B was recently featured in Bisnow Houston about our work for Miracle League Fields.  You can read the article here. You can read our full press release here. We are thrilled to be part of this project!

February 2015
  • H2B, Inc. has been re-certified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

January 2015
  • Cinco Auto has opened in Katy, Texas! H2B served as the structural engineer for this upscale car wash & automotive center, read more here.
September 2013
  • We're hiring!  H2B is seeking to fill the positions of a civil and structural engineer (PE or EIT).  See the job description for the civil engineer here.

August 2013
  • Please consider supporting our Veterans!  There is an upcoming hiring fair that is FREE for both employers and job seekers.  
           http://events.houston.org/?id=247&eid=435&Mode=ViewDetails

April 2013
​March 2013
  • H2B is hiring!  Read what we're looking for here!
  • We are on Twitter! Follow us - https://twitter.com/H2BEng
  • H2B, Inc. has been re-certified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
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