BEST PRACTICES FOR WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
Most serious injuries at construction occur while working at height, and yet most forms of construction often require working above ground. It is, therefore, important for supervisors and safety officers…
MATERIAL INSIGHTS PART 2: EXPLORE STEEL AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Steel was introduced as a mainstream construction material in the 19th Century. It is one of the top structural materials in the industry and is used for many projects. This…
MATERIAL INSIGHTS: EXPLORE CONCRETE AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Concrete, as a material, is considered to be the backbone of modern construction. The material is deeply intertwined with the progress of human civilization, and its use dates back to…
BASICS OF SHEAR WALL OPTIMIZATION IN BUILDINGS
In structural design, shear walls play a key role in stabilizing buildings and structures against lateral loads such as earth quake and wind loads. The efficiency and effectiveness of structural…
BASICS OF WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ENGINEERS
Water quality assessment is basically figuring out if the water is good for what we want to use it for, like drinking or swimming. Scientists look at things like how…
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: TOP INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENGINEERS
Growing a career is no no simple feat, you need to have passion, patience, hard work and tenacity. “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize…
HOW TO DESIGN A CONSTRUCTED WETLAND
Wetlands are special places where water hangs around a lot, either all the time or just during certain times of the year. They’re home to unique plants that can handle…
SIX TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SITE INSPECTIONS
In construction and civil engineering, site supervision plays a crucial role in making sure everything runs smoothly. In this article, we’ll share five simple but essential tips to consider during…
SAFETY FIRST: FIVE COMMON SAFETY HAZARDS AND PREVENTION MEASURES
In the world of construction, keeping things safe is super important. This article is all about making sure everyone stays safe by talking about five common dangers on construction sites…
INNOVATIVE TOOLS: EXOSKELETONS IN CONSTRUCTION
Mankind and machines have come a long way. We started with basic tools for smashing small stones, and now we have massive excavators. Machines have improved a lot, making us…