It can easily be forgotten how things as simple as construction can impact the world. Most of us have grown up around large buildings, tall skyscrapers, and have access to well maintained roads. Since these things are used in our everyday lives, how much we rely and require civil engineering can be overlooked. The significance of modern civil engineering is great, considering it has and will continue to change the world for the better. Civil engineering changes the world in ways that improves our way of living, the functionality of our towns, and so much more.

Transportation 

With so many people on the move, it rarely crosses the minds of travelers that the infrastructure they drive on is the product of civil engineering. Civil engineers are responsible for the design of our highways, bridges, roads, railways, and walking paths. This means that without the specialized construction, getting around would be a lot harder. The United States relies heavily on road systems, with around 50,000 miles of highway throughout the country. With the use of these helpful infrastructures, the community has the ability to get to work, to school, and wherever they need to go. Civil engineers keep safety as their number one priority, building secure, usable infrastructures for the community to utilize without concern. This protects us from natural disasters such as earthquakes and high category storms. 

Utilities

We count on underground pipelines every single day. From flushing the toilet, taking a shower, brushing our teeth, and drinking water, civil engineering is responsible for our everyday utilities. Their job is to ensure that our utilities are working properly, performing safely, and placed right where they’re needed to be. They also have to make sure that these installations can withstand weathering and can last for many years without issue. Civil engineers provide our utilities with environmentally safe resources, while prioritizing ecological waste management.

Civil engineers are the creators of the community in which we live, improving the overall quality of life among everyone. These resources are easily accessible, resulting in them being taken for granted. It is important to acknowledge the positive change civil engineering inflicts on the world, and realizing how fortunate we are to have these privileges. 

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