Construction
- January 26, 2024
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Green Building, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Recycling, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
The construction industry accounts for a significant portion of overall CO2 emissions. It is important to practice sustainability in the industry as a whole; from designing with sustainable materials to disposing of waste properly. Using materials that help to minimize energy consumption and reduce waste is a major aspect of sustainable construction. Many raw materials…
- December 21, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
At its core, 3D printing in construction involves layer-by-layer additive manufacturing in which structures are created by depositing material in a controlled manner. 3D printing allows for the seamless creation of entire structures from the ground up which can transform the construction industry in multiple ways. It has emerged as a revolutionary force, offering unprecedented…
- November 30, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
Why is Safety Important in Construction? Safety is the number one priority when it comes to any construction project. The construction industry’s success isn’t solely measured by project completion but also by ensuring the well-being of the workers involved. While there are laws and regulations put into place that emphasize security measures, there is also…
- October 5, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
Whether you live in a large city, small suburb, or tiny town, having access to sidewalks can make a huge difference in your everyday life. Sidewalks add more than an aesthetically pleasing look to an area, but also provide people with safer and cheaper modes of mobility. Walking is one of the many pleasures of…
- September 7, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, Roads & Streets, Uncategorized
The idea of construction is to build a new infrastructure from the ground up, but very few realize it goes much deeper than that. Below the surface of our towns and cities, you will find the utilities that you utilize on a daily basis. So before any building up can take place, these underground utilities…
- August 3, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, Roads & Streets, Uncategorized
The construction industry has come a long way over the years, and continues to improve every day. While this may be true, civil engineering will always have the room to grow when it comes to methods of safety, skill, and design. The job can be dangerous and workers can find some processes to be ineffective,…
- July 6, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, Roads & Streets, Uncategorized
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…
- June 1, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Projects, Roads & Streets, Uncategorized
Through the years, community architecture has changed in many ways. Though it’s difficult to say when civil engineering became a consistent method of construction, it has most definitely evolved into something we cannot live without. Roads Civil engineering is a specialized field relevant to the plan development and building process of infrastructures such as roads,…
- May 4, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, demolition, Projects, Recycling, Uncategorized
New builds and construction can be exciting to add to the community. New homes, libraries, offices, and parks all require a plethora of materials that can be quite costly. While new construction can be a great addition to any area, it can also eventually contribute to the substantial amount of waste that will never be…
- April 6, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, General Construction, Playgrounds, Safety
To build successful and long-lasting infrastructures, steel is used for a number of reasons. Commonly used alongside concrete, steel is known for being very versatile, flexible, and financially efficient. Steel is widely used to build high-rise buildings, industrial warehouses, residential buildings, bridges and more. Though steel has gained popularity and its sustainable reputation in the…