Civil Engineering
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Benefits of City Sidewalks and Walkways
- February 7, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Sidewalks
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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 Ethics
- January 24, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering
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...
How to Reduce Civil Engineering Safety Risks in 2020
- January 10, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering
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–...
Reasons for Dam Failure
- November 8, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Engineering, Waterways & Dams
Dams are structural barriers built to obstruct or control the flow of water into rivers and streams. By controlling water, we are able to create lakes for recreational and municipal use. However, if these impressive structures are not constructed carefully and successfully maintained, the dam could experience catastrophic failure. Exceeded Capacity Dam failure can be...
4 Construction Trends Emerging in 2019
- January 31, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction
The construction industry is constantly evolving and seeking more efficient strategies and approaches. As the economy steadily improves, sound strategies are important for structure and company success. Here are four construction trends that are emerging in 2019: #1: Materials – Although a variety of effective materials are used within the construction industry, it’s how the...
Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. is a Proud Partner of the City of Houston
- January 17, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction
Jerdon Enterprise is a dedicated partner of the City of Houston – developing and providing many beautiful structures that allow the city to consistently flourish. Jerdon Enterprise recognizes the importance of partnership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The process of building a company and a workforce for the future requires adaptability and vision....
The Advantages of Concrete Streets, Roads & Sidewalks
- December 20, 2018
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Roads & Streets
Concrete and asphalt are two building materials used to formulate the makeup of something that directly impacts the lives of everyone: transportation networks. Because the materials are used interchangeably so often, is it important to consider their differences. Here are a few advantages of utilizing concrete for the paving of roads, streets and sidewalks: Duration...
Why Winter is the Best Time to Plan a Construction Project
- December 6, 2018
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction
Many believe that winter is a poor time for construction due the increasingly harsh weather conditions. However, while that may be true for implementation, there are a number of benefits to planning and preparing for a construction project during the winter months. Because the springtime weather ideally appears to be the most attractive to construction...
The Difference Between a Construction Estimate & Bid
- November 20, 2018
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction
Estimate and bid: two words that are often used interchangeably by customers when referring to the cost of a construction project. However, contractors typically use these words to describe different parts of the process of calculating internal costs and defining the final project cost. The two definitions of these words in fact differentiate and are...
The Functions and Advantages of Retention Ponds
- October 25, 2018
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Waterways & Dams
As communities grow, a plan for diverting water becomes increasingly necessary. Storm water runoff can overwhelm city sewers and can potentially damage local streams and rivers through erosion. Handling the storm water near its source can eliminate community future costly repairs due to erosion or flooding. Retention ponds are used as a storm water control...