BGE engineering excellence awards water infrastructure recognition has been awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), highlighting two major projects in Texas focused on digital surveying and regional water supply.
BGE, Inc. received a 2026 ACEC Texas Gold Award and national recognition for its LiDAR-based bridge survey work on the FM 3286 (E. Lucas Road) Reconstruction Project at Lake Lavon in the Dallas area. The firm also earned a 2026 ACEC Texas Silver Award and national recognition for its Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Phase 1B Segment C water pipeline project in Central Texas.
BGE engineering excellence awards water infrastructure projects recognised nationally
The awards reflect two distinct infrastructure challenges: improving survey accuracy for complex bridge reconstruction and delivering long-term water supply through large-scale pipeline development.
Both projects demonstrate the growing role of digital tools and coordinated delivery approaches in modern infrastructure engineering.
LiDAR technology improves bridge survey efficiency
For the FM 3286 reconstruction project, BGE deployed a combination of aerial, vehicle-mounted and boat-mounted LiDAR systems to capture detailed structural data across two major bridges spanning Lake Lavon.
The use of multiple LiDAR platforms enabled the creation of accurate 3D models of bridge structures, significantly reducing the need for extended lane closures and manual survey work.
This approach allowed the existing bridges to be widened rather than fully rebuilt, helping avoid an estimated $54 million to $60 million in reconstruction costs while accelerating project timelines.
Pipeline project supports regional water supply
BGE’s second recognised project involved the design and delivery of a 22-mile pipeline for the Alliance Regional Water Authority in Central Texas.
The project required coordination across more than 100 parcels of land, involving landowners, developers and regulatory agencies to secure rights-of-way and maintain progress.
The pipeline is designed to support long-term water supply resilience for growing communities in the region.
Digital engineering shaping future infrastructure delivery
The recognition highlights a broader shift towards integrating digital technologies such as LiDAR into infrastructure planning and delivery, improving efficiency, safety and cost outcomes.
As demand for water infrastructure continues to grow, these approaches are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling scalable, resilient systems.
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