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At O’Connell Robertson, our history is shaped by the people who have helped build our firm, strengthen our practice, and advance our commitment to the communities we serve. Noel G. Robertson was one of those people. Noel joined O’Connell Robertson in 1970 as our first engineer and went on to become the firm’s second president,…

Public school districts across Texas are operating in a fundamentally different enrollment environment than they were a few years ago. In 2020, statewide enrollment dropped by 2.2%. While the two years following the pandemic saw modest recovery, growth has since slowed dramatically. Annual enrollment growth for 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 was just 0.2%, the smallest increase…

We are proud to announce the promotion of Doug Dawson, RA, ALEP to Associate Principal at O’Connell Robertson. Over the past decade, Doug has played an important role in advancing our work with school districts and educational institutions across Texas, helping deliver thoughtful, high-performing learning environments that support students, educators, and communities. Doug joined the…

The adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) brings important updates that will influence building design, system choices, and overall project costs. These changes focus on greater energy efficiency, smarter controls, and long-term performance improvements. Understanding these requirements early in the planning process is critical to aligning design solutions with your project goals….

Strong community communication is essential before the passage of a school bond program. Typical outreach efforts (such as public presentations, social media updates, and printed mailers) are important for sharing information, but they often overlook opportunities to build lasting trust and meaningful relationships within the community.  Expanding communication beyond the campaign phase and throughout the…