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Civil Engineering Ethics
- January 24, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering
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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–...
Embracing Creativity with Engineering
- December 20, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Engineering
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...
Project Spotlight: San Antonio Riverwalk
- December 5, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Waterways & Dams
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...
Safety Benefits of Sidewalks
- November 22, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks
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...
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...
How Urban Green Spaces Benefit the Environment
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, General Construction, Green Building, Green Spaces, Parks
Designing green infrastructure into cities offer many environmental advantages. Green spaces, like parks, arboretums and rooftop oases, provide relief from the miles of concrete for people to enjoy, wildlife to inhabit and greenery to flourish. Combats Urban Heat Island Effect The EPA defines urban heat island effect as built up areas that are hotter than...
What is Sustainable Construction?
- July 19, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Green Building, Parks, Uncategorized
Earth has dwindling resources but a growing population. Population growth encourages new construction. Because of this, the construction industry must implement changes to become more sustainable. Sustainable construction involves a holistic way of managing a project, often considering the community and the environment during the construction process. Better Use of Materials Construction companies can encourage...
How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Construction Industry
- July 3, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Engineering
New technology continues to change the construction industry. One of the industry’s newest trends, virtual reality, places a user inside a virtual environment. With virtual reality, the construction industry solves old problems and makes it easier to communicate plans. Collaboration Virtual reality allows individuals in the construction industry to share information easily. The software allows...
Construction Safety Tips for Summer
- June 21, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction, Safety, Uncategorized
The summer heat adds additional stress to workers in the construction industry. The work environment can become dangerous without taking precautions to avoid heat stroke or exhaustion. By following these construction safety tips, you can prevent injuries on the job site. Drink Water Drinking water is the easiest way to combat heat illness. Be sure...