Cost, reliability and experience are typically the first things people consider when they begin the process of hiring a civil engineer. They often gravitate toward the lowest price or the flashiest proposal. While these aspects are important, they don’t always take everything into account. The best civil engineer will also strive to understand and meet […]
Read MorePlanning any construction project isn’t easy. Building a new home or constructing a major development can be incredibly complex and time-consuming. Unforeseen problems can turn what was once considered an easy or profitable project into a time suck and a money pit. Unknown factors hidden below the soil can cause the project cost to surge […]
Read MorePrecast concrete systems have certain characteristics to consider that will influence the construction depth, span length, layout and stability of the system. In precast concrete construction, most of the structural elements of the project are manufactured at plants away from the construction site and get delivered to the project site, where they simply need to […]
Read MoreDefects in concrete structures can result in potentially catastrophic failure of the structure under certain conditions. It is important for engineers and construction teams to be on the lookout for these defects, such as cracking, crazing, blistering, scaling, efflorescence, curling and dusting, to ensure that the structure being built out of the concrete is capable […]
Read MoreLand surveys can help clearly establish the physical properties and legal boundaries of a piece of land. Today, surveying technology has developed significantly and is capable of incredible precision and attention to detail. Still, lots of people are unsure of when land surveys are actually necessary. The reality is that there are a number of […]
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