Company News
September 2023:
Great time at the ASCE 2023 Civil Engineering Conference! (CECON)
We are grateful our esteemed Esteban Di Loreto (left) was able to make it this year, representing Parra & Co. With innovative sessions and wonderful speakers this year’s conference is definitely one to remember!
The Texas CECON is the place for professionals from across Texas to collaborate and build relationships! It’s the single annual opportunity where the entire state is represented together and reflects our technical diversity. Together we are shaping the future of Civil Engineering in Texas.
Image via Texas Section American Society of Civil Engineers
July 2023:
On July 20th the KSAT Community hosted a televised phone bank in support of Project MEND’s medical equipment re-use organization and over 750 were received!
The donations received will support much-needed medical equipment, in addition to July 22’s Gear Up for Mobility event, where Project MEND opened to receive gently used medical equipment. This medical equipment donation drive was sponsored by the Najim Charitable Foundation.
Eduardo Di Loreto, one of our esteemed Project Managers is also an active board member of Project MEND and kindly donated his time on thursday to assist with phone calls during the phone bank. Thanks for helping make a difference Eduardo DiLo, and for being a great role model to your juniors
June 2023:
Parra & Co ranked in the top 20 of the San Antonio Business Journal San Antonio Civil Engineering Firms list!
May 2023:
Parra & Co received the 2023 SBA Minority Small Business of the Year award for the San Antonio District Office.
We are very grateful to the SBA for their recognition and for the resources they provided us when we first started this business, as well as throughout COVID times.
January 2023:
Parra & Co obtained for the second year in a row the designation of Best Place for Working Parents!
August 2022:
Eduardo Parra was awarded a 2022 San Antonio Business Journal C-Suite Award due to his impeccable leadership skills.
Click on the button below to read the full article.
June 2022:
Braustin Homes, a San Antonio startup opens their second location in Odessa, TX. Founded in 2017, Braustin Homes helps families make their dream homes a reality through affordable housing.
Parra & Co provided Civil Engineering Construction Documents, Stormwater Management Plan, Traffic Impact Analysis, TxDOT Coordination and Permitting assistance for this project.
Click below to read the Texas Realty News article on their new Odessa Dealership, or watch a video via Braustin Homes Facebook page.
*Image courtesy of Braustin Homes
May 2022:
Renovation of the San Agustin Cathedral in Laredo, TX by the Diocese of Laredo. Parra & Co proudly provided site civil engineering services and utility plan.
Read more about the cathedral’s renovation via Able City’s website.
*Image courtesy of Able City
March 2022:
Jungle Disk, San Antonio’s second largest privately held tech company moves its headquarters to the Southtown area. Parra & Co is providing civil engineering and project management services.
Click below to read the full article from the San Antonio Report.
*Rendering courtesy of Able City
March 2022:
Project MEND is a San Antonio based non-profit that for over 29 years has focused on transforming lives by providing a Medical Equipment Network for those with disabilities and cannot afford assistive technologies or have gaps in their insurance coverage.
Their new headquarters are the largest medical equipment re-use facility in Texas and the second largest in the U.S. Parra & Co provided Owner’s Rep and Construction Inspection services for this project.
Click below to watch a video of their grand opening.
P.S.: Can you spot us in the video?
January 2022:
Wonderful news everybody! In January 2022 Parra & Co has received the designation of being one of the Best Places for Working Parents!
We understand that as parents, every day does not look the same and flexibility is important when you want to get the job done, along with being a great parent to your kids. We are here for you!