It’s important that everyone do their part during disaster recovery. For civil engineers, that can mean taking part in emergency response efforts, assessing damages and much more. There’s also plenty that civil engineers can do to help prevent major damages before a natural disaster ever occurs. In disaster mitigation, civil engineering professionals play a number […]
Read MoreThe Importance of a FEMA Flood Survey
Whether you’re buying land or building a home, it’s always a good idea to get a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood survey. There’s nothing more important than knowing everything about the property in which you’re investing. If the area has major potential for flooding, you should know. This is especially true if you plan […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Land-Use Knowledge for Civil Engineers
To successfully execute projects, civil engineers must have extensive land-use knowledge. Because land development laws can be complex and frequently change, civil engineers must make efforts to remain up to date at all times. If you are looking for an expert civil engineer for your next project, keep the following in mind. Land-use regulations New […]
Read MoreHow Is a Civil Engineer Involved in Developing Land?
Land development is a complex and involved process. It requires collaboration among multiple professionals to properly create the land design that is desired. Each expert provides industry-specific input to contribute to the process. This includes civil engineers. Here’s what the land development process looks like. Why it’s important Whether you’re planning a residential neighborhood, community […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Boundary Line Agreements vs. Boundary Line Adjustments
Even if two neighbors are good friends, they likely don’t see eye to eye on every subject. Some disputes are small enough that they can be resolved (or completely ignored) without any issue. But that might not be the case when it comes to disagreements about property lines. Property line disputes can either be resolved […]
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