If you currently own or have ever owned a home or commercial property, then you have likely heard of flood elevation, and have some idea of what it is. In terms of civil engineering, base flood elevation refers to the level of elevation that a flood is likely to attain in a certain area, and […]
Read MoreCivil engineers are in high demand, but many people in Idaho and nationwide perceive them as limited to construction projects. In reality, civil engineers are often multi-talented in many trades and endeavors, which make them an important part of any design, construction or surveying team. To get an idea of this often dynamic career choice, […]
Read MoreThe civil engineering projects you might witness in everyday life actually arose from ancient roots. From the time when humans first developed tools and built monuments, civil engineering in Idaho and worldwide has played a significant role in civilization. It could even be argued that early hunter-gatherer techniques arose from a rudimentary form of this […]
Read MoreWhen looking at a map, everything is two-dimensional. However, a building or a house is three-dimensional, so transferring that data to a map can be rather difficult. If you’ve ever visited Google Earth, there’s a world of difference between it and Google maps, for example. When forming accurate maps, land surveyors will perform a topographic […]
Read MoreWhen you own your own home, it’s important to know where your boundaries lie. Crossing those boundaries may make your neighbors upset and even your city government upset unless you have certain arrangements. However, there is a way to cross into others’ property and for others to cross into your property. A land surveyor in […]
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