Civil Engineering Projects

The educational facilities of an existing church were repurposed and remodeled to create Uptown Square, a 3-story office tower located on a 3-acre commercial tract.

The owner of the property requested the new office building and church facility site be subdivided and re-platted into three tracts. Additionally, the adjacent tract, used as a parking facility, was to be divided and platted for commercial development. Both properties are located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.

As requested by the owner, Cude divided and re-platted the two sites and presented several options for the existing building’s site layout.  Cude delivered the a solution for treating detained storm water which complied with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water quality regulations.

The new aquatic facility features an Olympic competition pool, dive pool with a dive tower and a lessons pool.

This new facility, which seats 2,400 people, shares its site with an existing athletics complex. With limited available space for the new facility and increased traffic and parking needs, the constraints of the  site required careful coordination of complicated structural, mechanical, and plumbing systems with the civil design to avoid conflicts and produce successful site plans.

The Cude team developed a comprehensive understanding of the systems prepared by MEP, structural, and pool consultants which allowed us to facilitate communication and coordination between different team members. Our attention to team management directly supported the successful outcome of the project. Additionally, special care was taken to integrate the swim center site with the football/track complex and accommodate the combined traffic flow and parking needs.

The intent of this project was to remove as many homes as possible from Medio Creek floodplain. Flooding of the creek, located on the north side of the Sunset Subdivision, caused roughly 370 cfs of water to run through houses and streets.

The original DFIRM model did not properly acknowledge all the aspects of the site, therefore required verification before the scope could be accurately identified. Furthermore, large sewer mains run through area and because they are made of clay, if any part of the pipeline was altered, the entire system would most likely need to be replaced. Additionally, disturbing the area within the ordinary high water mark would result in major environmental impacts.

Our team began by correcting the discrepancies in the existing DFIRM study which resulted in the removal of 35 homes from the floodplain. To avoid expensive sewer trunk adjustments and the encroachment into the ordinary high water mark, Cude came up with an innovative split channel design that removes all the remaining homes from the floodplain.

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge was a major component of the City of San Antonio 2017 bond program. It was intended to connect Hardberger Park East to Hardberger Park West across the Wurzbach Parkway, a TxDOT Highway, providing a means for wildlife and pedestrians to safely cross the express-way corridor. The approximately $23M project was funded from the 2017 city bond program, the Texas Parks and Wildlife, and from privately raised funds.  The scope of civil design services provided by Cude Engineers included the preparation of a multi-phase traffic control plan for the installation of a 150’ wide land bride across Wurzbach Parkway to accommodate pedestrian and wildlife traffic from one side of the park to the other.

Design and construction sequencing of sidewalk and bicycle lane facilities along Wurzbach Parkway were also included to address pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout the construction of the project.

The Capitol Park Little League Complex is a 23-acre development located in between Wetmore Road and Nacogdoches Road off of Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio. Cude served as civil engineering subconsultant to prime firm RVK Architects and teamed with SEA for structural engineering, Spawglass as the contractor, and Alderson & Associates for MEP. Cude's design plans include 7 ballfields, two dedicated parking lots, and multiple shade pavilions.  A majority of this property is within the 100-year floodplain, which was a main challenge in the project. The existing creek combined with limited access off Wurzbach Parkway required the development of a new bridge to serve as passage for attendees.

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Since 2017, Cude Engineers has embarked on an incredible journey with The Lookout Group, Inc., transforming the picturesque Esperanza Subdivision into a premier community.

We began with Phase 2D and have since successfully launched Phases 2E, 3A, 3C, 3D, and the latest, Phase 4B. Our efforts encompass innovative street and drainage designs, comprehensive construction plans, and expertly navigating city approvals, positioning us at the forefront of shaping this upscale neighborhood.

In addition to our development work, we serve as the District Engineer for Water Control and Improvement Districts 2, 2A, and 2B, ensuring a deep commitment to every aspect of the community’s growth and success.

Esperanza continues to captivate with its elegant charm and exceptional amenities, and we are proud to be part of its ongoing story. Here’s to many more milestones and innovations in this vibrant community!

A 3-acre tract within the UTSA medical district of San Antonio on the corner of Cinnamon Hill and Hamilton Wolfe became the home to a new office building for the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance.

Approximately 1.25 acres of the property was undevelopable due to existing drainage and utility easements. Cude coordinated multiple site plan iterations to give the client their best option, and even vetted underground detention given the property lies within CoSA mandatory detention area.

The tract proved challenging to provide adequate parking and a sizeable office building to meet client needs based off developable land. However, Cude delivered a final civil construction set that maximized client needs while preserving existing conditions as close as possible.

The undeveloped, pasture, 34-acre tract across the street from Harlan High school along Talley Road became the now Straus Middle School.

This project consisted of multiple design consultants, where Cude acted as the civil engineer coordinating on a weekly basis with the design team to deliver a civil construction set for the new middle school within Northside Independent School District.

A middle school project requires many iterations of site planning to meet desired parking count, bus/drop off traffic and athletic amenities like tennis courts, a football field and various track items.

At Cude Engineers, we are proud to have played a pivotal role in the Frame development, a vibrant multi-family project nestled in the heart of San Antonio’s Medical Center Area. Partnering with Mosaic Land Development and AHV Communities, we brought to life a vision featuring 87 elegantly designed duplex buildings—offering a total of 174 modern living units—alongside a state-of-the-art amenity center.

This project was not without its challenges. Our team expertly navigated the complexities of existing utilities, floodplain reclamation, and tree preservation, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. Additionally, we successfully managed the re-platting of paper lots, paving the way for a seamless development process.

With our comprehensive services in land planning, GIS, entitlement, surveying, and engineering, Cude Engineers is committed to transforming visions into reality, one development at a time.