Riprap gets specified often, but it's not automatically the right answer everywhere. Knowing when it fits, and when it doesn't, is part of designing a site that actually holds up.
Concentrated flow areas like culvert outlets and ditch bends
Slopes exposed to wave action or fast-moving water
Areas where vegetation alone can't establish before erosion starts
Undersized riprap simply washes out during the next heavy rain. Sizing is driven by expected flow velocity, and getting it wrong defeats the purpose of installing it at all.
Can riprap be combined with other erosion methods?
Often yes, riprap at high-flow points combined with vegetation or matting on gentler slopes is common.
How do I know if my existing erosion control is failing?
Visible soil movement, undercut banks, or sediment buildup downstream are all signs worth a site evaluation.
The right erosion control method depends on the specific flow conditions at each point on your site, not a one-size-fits-all default.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Transportation
We build bids using HeavyBid and AGTEK because the details matter long before the job starts. When the numbers are accurate and the scope is clearly defined, it sets the tone for how the entire project runs. Estimating isn’t just a step in the process, it’s the foundation we build on.
That same mindset carries into the field. Our crew is trained to work with purpose, follow the Civil Engineers’ Plan to the finest detail, and hold the line on quality. When expectations are clear from day one, there’s no need for shortcuts, and no confusion about how the work gets done.
Clients trust our bid packages because they’re complete and ready to use. Project managers know what we’re covering, what’s excluded, and how we plan to approach the job. That clarity removes friction and lets teams focus on execution instead of interpretation.
As part of our review process, we go into the plans before anything hits the site. We ask the questions early, resolve issues before they show up in the field, and keep RFIs moving. This approach prevents delays and protects the timeline.
Over time, that consistency builds trust. Many of the people we work with today came through referrals from past projects – engineers, GCs, and superintendents who’ve seen how we operate and want the same experience again.
In 2024, Foshee Construction was acquired by Saga Infrastructure Solutions, a national network of civil construction companies. Saga supports regional contractors by giving them access to better tools, long-term resources, and operational backing, without changing how they run day to day.
Foshee will continue to operate under its name, with the same team and field leadership in place.
“From the very time a project starts, we start that partnership. We try to catch as much as we can with the tools that we have. Not everybody is using the software platforms we are. That’s the differentiator: we’re not just bidding. We’re anticipating, problem-solving, and making sure the job runs right.”
— Don, CEO, Saga Infrastructure Solutions
Foshee is now part of a broader regional strategy that includes Florida, the Piedmont Atlantic, Texas, Colorado, and the Arizona Sun Corridor. The name, crews, and standards remain. What’s improving is the support behind it.
