A Simple Guide to Runoff Management
Whether you are working on a small infrastructure project or a large one, rainwater (runoff) is always going to be an issue. That’s why runoff management is a critical part…
A Billion Dollar Problem: What Construction Waste Management Means for the Industry
It is estimated that nearly 30% of the world’s solid waste comes from construction and demolition (C&D) activities. This includes everything from broken concrete, wood, metal, drywall, bricks, glass, plastics,…
5000 Years of Computing: Our Engineering Journey to Quantum Computing
For over a millennium, human ingenuity has been entwined with the development of tools to aid computation. From the use of the abacus beads to the barely comprehensible entanglement of…
A Guide to Protecting Steel from Corrosion: Methods & Strategies
Steel is one of the founding materials of modern construction. As a material, its has high tensile strength, workability and cost-effectiveness. Steel has been found to be versatile in construction.…
The Secrets of Bamboo Construction
For a long time, bamboo didn’t get much respect. It was seen as “poor man’s timber,” good enough for scaffolding or humble huts, but not much more. Fast forward to…
Its More Than Just Food: Uses of Milk In Construction
When you think of a tall cold glass of milk, your mind probably goes to breakfast cereal, dunking cookies, or maybe adding a splash to your coffee. It’s a staple…
Math Formulas Every Civil Engineer Must Know
If you look around every impressive structure you see, from soaring skyscrapers to gigantic dams, stands because of civil engineering. And behind this powerful field is some incredible Math. This…
The World of Glass Architecture: Discover How Architects Turn Glass Into Buildings
Have you experienced a building where light is the primary material, walls dissolve into sweeping vistas, and the line between inside and out simply melts away. This is the magic…
Basics Of Soil Engineering for Civil Engineers
When most people think of civil engineering, they picture towering bridges, expansive highways, and skyscrapers piercing the skyline. Yet, these amazing structures need something to stand, and that is the…
Top GIS Software For Civil Engineers
Let’s be honest modern civil engineering runs on data. From mapping utility lines for a new subdivision to analyzing flood risk for a major highway project, as an engineer is…