When you think of an athletic facility, a building in which you play sports may come to mind. However, these structures have a much stronger meaning and purpose. Athletic facilities provide an array of benefits to families, children, and communities. Reduce Stress Exercise is not only beneficial to physical health, but to mental health as well....
A request for proposal (RFP) is a formal request in which the issuer asks vendors to submit proposals demonstrating how a service they offer can address the business’s needs. The RFP process is often complex and time consuming. However, with the right approach, you can speed up the process and feel more confident about managing...
According to the CDC, in the United States, over 200,000 children annually are treated for playground-related injuries. While community parks and playground are fun environments for events and play, they need to be safe. Here’s a few tips to help ensure park and playground safety: Stress Supervision Adult supervision is one of the greatest defenses...
Civil engineers are vital in the creation of our infrastructure. Whether designing, constructing, supervising, or operating, they play a pivotal role in the manufacturing and management of our surroundings. Civil engineering encompasses a large umbrella with multiple disciplines. Four of the main types of civil engineers include construction, structural, transportation, and environmental. Construction Engineering Engineers...
According to the U.S. DOT, approximately 4,500 pedestrians are killed in traffic crashes by vehicles every year. However, many of these accidents can be preventable with the proper provision of safe sidewalks and walkways. Roadways without sidewalks are more than twice as likely to have pedestrian-vehicle encounters than those with them. Here are a few...
Civil engineering professionals are faced with issues of professional ethics on a daily basis. These issues may be presented in the fields of procurement, estimating, management, accounting, financial, customer relations, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and more. Civil engineering companies must gain and keep loyal customers, and their ability to acquire and maintain customers is typically...
Civil engineering safety on construction sites is sometimes overlooked throughout the duration of a project. Workplace accidents are often a nuisance to both employers and employees. However, on construction sites, accidents can potentially be life-threatening. Here are some ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and promote civil engineering safety in the upcoming year: 1. Awareness–...
What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “imagination”? Do you think of daydreams, made-up stories or fictional lands in far-off places? Do you think of artists, poets and writers? What about medical breakthroughs, technological advancements or architecture? Engineers are often some of the most creative and innovative individuals. To be successful in...
The city of San Antonio considers the Riverwalk one of its most popular tourist attractions. Jerdon Enterprises is proud to have contributed to the construction process. The riverwalk, now complete, welcomes many visitors each year. History The history of the San Antonio Riverwalk spans back to 1536, when Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca visited the...
Urban planners add sidewalks in areas where there might be high foot traffic. Often, you find paved paths in parks and other green spaces designed to lead pedestrians in a certain direction. A sidewalk can also be used to increase safety, by giving pedestrians a place to commute along a road. What Makes a Pedestrian...