
Ascend Consulting & Engineering PLLC
Engineering Water Systems Beyond Expectation
About the firm
Ascend Consulting & Engineering PLLC is a Houston, Texas-based civil and structural engineering consultancy specializing in stormwater, water resources, and wastewater infrastructure projects. Founded in 2020, it provides project management, preliminary and final design, physical inspection, and construction phase services. It serves municipalities, water authorities, districts, engineering consultants, and construction contractors, combining the technical capabilities of a larger organization with highly personalized client attention.
- Established
- 2020
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Credentials
TBPELS Registered Firm
People
Abby CrockettOwner / Founder
Capabilities
Project Management
Service websiteCoordinates project scope, schedule, budget, and multi-agency cooperation to deliver quality outcomes.
- Scope and Budget Control
- Inter-agency Coordination
- Consultant Integration
Physical Inspection & Rehabilitation
Service websiteEvaluates existing water systems, documents field findings, and outlines actionable structural restoration solutions.
- Infrastructure Condition Assessment
- Restoration Action Plans
Preliminary Design Studies
Service websiteIdentifies and prioritizes critical utility developments by assessing benefits, drawbacks, and projected costs before final execution.
- Project Prioritization
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
Final Design & Procurement Support
Service websitePrepares comprehensive engineering designs for stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, helping guide owners through contractor selection.
- Construction Drawing Preparation
- Contractor Selection Assistance
- Opinion of Probable Cost
Operations & Maintenance Plans
Service websiteDevelops streamlined frameworks to improve how utility systems are operated and maintained to meet long-term objectives.
- Maintenance Streamlining
- System Conveyance Optimization
Construction Oversight
Service websiteMonitors construction activities through submittal reviews, active site inspections, and structured progress reporting.
- Submittal and Shop Drawing Review
- Construction Inspection and Reporting
- Contract Administration
Civil & Structural Design Analyses
Service websitePerforms technical engineering modeling, concrete design, and stability assessments for heavy water-resource structures.
- Global Stability Analysis
- Settlement Analysis
- Finite Element Structural Modeling
- Reinforced Concrete Design
Workload Management & Staff Training
Service websiteIntegrates with peer engineering practices during peak periods to provide temporary design capacity and guide internal teams.
- Staff Mentorship
- On-Demand Engineering Capacity
Contractor Support Services
Service websiteProvides specialized engineering drawings, safety planning, and agency coordination to facilitate construction site progress.
- Traffic Control Planning
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
- Trench Safety Planning
Industries
Stormwater & Flood Control · Wastewater · Water Resources · Government
Projects
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