Kenall, Inc.

Engineering to a Better World

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About the firm

Kenall, Inc. is a full-service architecture and engineering practice headquartered in Houston, Texas, with an additional design office and a branch in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2002 as a geotechnical and materials testing specialist, Kenall has expanded its capabilities through the strategic acquisition of Ratnala and Bahl (RBI), a civil engineering practice with decades of public works experience. Today, Kenall delivers civil and structural design, water and wastewater engineering, stormwater and floodplain management, land surveying, architectural design, environmental services, and construction management. It serves federal agencies, municipal governments, and commercial clients throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and surrounding states. Notable clients include various districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, USDA-NRCS, the International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Fish & Wildlife Service.

Established
2002
Team
Small
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Materials Testing · Land Surveying

People

Prashanthi M. PrasadChief Executive Officer

Kris D. PrasadPresident

Prakash RajaSenior Vice President

Vishwa BahlPrincipal Engineer / Design

Srujan ChikyalaVice President / Senior Civil Engineer

Rajesh TolikondaProject Manager / Civil Engineer

Capabilities

Civil and Structural Engineering

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Civil and structural design services for transportation, military, and public works infrastructure.

  • Civil Design

    Site development, grading, utility design, and general civil design for infrastructure projects.

  • Structural Engineering and Design

    Structural analysis and design for high-rise buildings, military facilities, and public works.

  • Dam and Levee Engineering

    Design, analysis, and safety evaluations of dams, levees, and flood protection structures.

  • Roadway and Bridge Design

    Engineering services for transportation networks, highways, roadways, and bridge structures.

Stormwater and Floodplain Management

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Comprehensive flood control and drainage planning to protect built environments and communities.

  • Hydrology and Hydraulics

    Advanced modeling and analysis of watershed run-off, river systems, and drainage networks.

  • Drainage and Flood Control Design

    Engineering solutions for large-scale drainage improvements, stormwater systems, and flood mitigation.

Architectural Design

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Comprehensive architectural services focusing on facilities, community spaces, and military structures.

  • Facility Architectural Design

    Design services for military buildings, educational institutions, and civic facilities.

  • Historic Preservation and Renovation

    Aesthetic and structural renovation of historic structures to preserve heritage while ensuring code compliance.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Subsurface exploration, analysis, and materials testing services to establish solid foundations.

  • Subsurface Soil Investigation

    Soil boring, sampling, and geotechnical analysis for structural and civil engineering support.

  • Construction Materials Testing

    Field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and other construction materials.

  • Quality Control and Inspection

    Quality assurance and field inspection services to verify compliance with design specifications.

Water and Wastewater Engineering

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Planning, design, and program management for water supply and wastewater infrastructure.

  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment

    Design of wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and treatment processes.

  • Pumping Facilities Design

    Engineering of lift stations, pumping stations, and associated water distribution systems.

Environmental Services

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Compliance, assessment, and remediation services for natural and built environments.

  • Environmental Compliance

    Assisting clients with environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance reporting.

  • Remediation Support

    Technical support and engineering design for hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation programs.

Construction Management

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Construction oversight, program management, and quality control during project execution.

  • Construction Inspection

    Field inspection services to ensure materials and installation match design intent.

  • Project Planning and Administration

    Scheduling, cost accounting, and contract administration from planning through closeout.

Land Surveying

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High-precision surveying services supporting engineering design and construction layout.

Industries

Federal · Government · Defense · Water Resources · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Transportation · Airports · Education · Bridges · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources · Infrastructure

Projects

San Joaquin River Restoration Program

Water Resources · Client: US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

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Supported civil design and ecosystem renewal efforts for the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

Greater Houston Wastewater Program

Houston, TX · Wastewater · Client: City of Houston

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Provided engineering design and program management support for water and wastewater infrastructure challenges as part of the $900 million program.

Fort Hood Drainage Improvements

Defense · Client: US Army Corps of Engineers

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Designed large-scale drainage improvements and civil infrastructure renovations.