What should you be looking for when choosing the right company for your next construction project? Here are a few of the most important qualities in a contractor to help make the best decision for you: Years of Experience with References When choosing the right company for your next project, the process can become…
Reinforced concrete is a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar). This combination is made to use the compressive strength of concrete and tensile strength of steel at the same time, hence, work together to resist many types of loading. The term reinforced is used because the steel reinforces the concrete and makes it…
Summer is known to be the best season for construction due to the influx of seasonal workers and warm weather. Here are a few of the best practices to implement during the busy summer construction season: Scale Privileges based on Seasonal Workload As summer carries on and responsibilities increase, privileges should increase as well….
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...
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–...