If you own a piece of land, you should be able to do anything you want with it, right? From building a house to starting a business, it’s all fair game. Not so fast—zoning laws and land planning in Idaho put major restrictions on what you can and cannot build or do with your vacant […]
Read MoreAnyone considering building a structure or adding onto an existing one is familiar with zoning—the legislative process for dividing land into zones for different uses. Zoning laws are in place in cities across the country to improve the safety, health and general welfare of all residents. This post will teach you the basics regarding zoning […]
Read MoreHiring a design and consulting engineer could be the key to your next development’s success. Choosing the right civil engineer could save you a lot of time and hassle, thanks to their problem-solving expertise in everything from how the natural environment might affect your project to the best building materials to use. If you’re new […]
Read MoreEvery time you drive on a freeway, enjoy running water or head to the airport to catch a flight, you’re benefiting on the work of civil engineers. Civil engineering is the practice of designing, building and maintaining vital infrastructure like roads, airports, dams, bridges and even sewer systems. Although you might not be familiar with […]
Read MoreWhen you’re developing a new project—be it civil, municipal or otherwise—you want to save time, money and manpower as much as possible. Not only is it good business, but in most cases it just doesn’t make sense to spend extra money only to achieve the same result. That’s where value engineers come in—they can help […]
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