Business Details
31 Years
experience
Houston Civil Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1995 by industry veterans Frank Brooks and Randy Sparks, Brooks & Sparks is a Houston-based professional consulting engineering firm with over 25 years of experience delivering proven civil engineering solutions. Our expertise spans transportation infrastructure, site development, educational facilities, worship spaces, athletic venues, drainage systems, water/wastewater management, and construction oversight. Our team comprises licensed engineers, certified construction representatives, and technical specialists dedicated to providing personalized service and technical excellence. We leverage cutting-edge design technology and a collaborative approach to produce accurate construction documents that minimize change orders and optimize project outcomes. With combined experience exceeding 100 years in roadway design and construction management, we serve public and private clients including Harris County agencies, Texas school districts, and the Texas Department of Transportation.Our commitment to responsiveness ensures active project involvement from concept through completion, maintaining strict adherence to design schedules and budget constraints. Our surveying partnership with West Belt Surveying, Inc. provides additional resources to meet client needs across all project phases. We specialize in creating innovative solutions for complex challenges while maintaining environmental consciousness and operational efficiency. Our track record includes over 40 synthetic athletic field designs meeting UIL standards and hundreds of educational facility projects across Texas. This depth of experience positions us to deliver tailored engineering services that meet diverse client requirements while upholding the highest professional standards.
Services
Transportation
Site Development
Educational Facilities
Worship Spaces
Athletic Venues
Drainage
Water/Wastewater
Construction Management
Surveying
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized civil engineering experience across Texas
- Our staff includes licensed engineers and certified construction representatives
- We implement advanced design technology for precise construction documents
- Our team maintains active project involvement from start to finish
- We provide responsive client service with proven cost-saving methodologies
Associations and certifications
- Certified Firm No. F-880
What people say
Proven Solutions
Responsive Service
Technical Excellence
Cost-Effective
Experienced Team
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineering services deliver comprehensive roadway solutions for urban streets, suburban roadways, and highway systems. Specializing in construction documents and management for both public and private clients, we ensure cost-effective designs that enhance safety while meeting compressed timelines. Our team's 100+ years of combined experience produces PS&E packages that minimize change orders through advanced analysis and environmental considerations.
Site Development
We provide end-to-end site development engineering for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our expertise includes utility systems, detention facilities, and stormwater management tailored to both greenfield and urban environments. With experience in self-storage, retail, and multi-family developments, we maximize client ROI through strategic planning and regulatory compliance across diverse site conditions.
Educational Facilities
Our educational facility services encompass feasibility studies, new construction, and renovations for K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Having completed projects for 30+ Texas school districts, we create functional learning spaces that meet evolving educational needs while adhering to strict safety and accessibility standards through experienced civil design implementation.
Athletic Venues
We design athletic facilities meeting UIL standards for stadiums, competition fields, and practice areas. Our comprehensive approach includes drainage systems, lighting, and utilities for synthetic turf installations. With experience in 40+ athletic projects, we balance performance requirements with budget constraints while delivering durable sports infrastructure tailored to client specifications.
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide continuous project oversight from design through completion. Specializing in cost control and schedule adherence, we ensure accurate bid documents minimize change orders. Our certified representatives monitor quality and compliance for roadway projects, educational facilities, and municipal infrastructure while maintaining proactive communication with all project stakeholders.
People
Frank Brooks
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 25+ years of experience in civil engineering, specializing in transportation infrastructure and project delivery for public agencies across Texas.
Randy Sparks
Co-Founder
Co-founder possessing extensive expertise in civil engineering solutions, overseeing project execution and technical standards for commercial and municipal developments statewide.
Questions
What civil engineering services does Brooks & Sparks offer?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, site development, educational facilities, athletic venues, drainage systems, and construction management services.
Do you handle both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we work with both public agencies and private developers across Texas, including school districts and municipal authorities.
What experience do you have with roadway projects?
Our team has 100+ years of combined experience designing and managing roadway projects for urban streets, highways, and freeways throughout Texas.
Can you handle large-scale development projects?
We manage projects of all sizes with tailored resources, from small site developments to comprehensive infrastructure systems for growing communities.
Do you provide surveying services?
Yes, through our partnership with West Belt Surveying, Inc., we offer full-time survey crews for all project phases.
How do you ensure project cost control?
Through detailed pre-project analysis, emerging technology, and proactive change order management during construction phases.
