Environmental Licenses and Permits For Civil Engineering Projects
Environmental licenses and permits are an essential part of implementing a civil engineering project. The majority of work done by a civil engineer takes place outside, so each project has a unique impact on the environment. This includes equipment impact during the construction phase and lasting impact of the completed project. What is the difference […]
What is Environmental Design?
We are constantly striving to find better ways to protect our planet and make a positive impact on our future generations. What is environmental design’s role in that process when applied by the engineering industry? Environmental design creates spaces that enhance or preserve natural aspects of a designated area. These designs are also integrated into […]
FEMA Floodplain Maps and Community Planning
Community planners, business representatives, and citizens are all at risk due to the unpredictability of floods. Tools such as FEMA floodplain maps are an integral part of risk reduction and land use decisions. What are FEMA Floodplain Maps? A floodplain map shows the boundaries of a flood zone. The ultimate goal of these types of […]
What Do Civil Engineers Do?
Many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives involve engineers. From the buildings where we work and live to the streets that get us to and from these places, engineers play an important part in the design, creation, and maintenance of almost everything. There are many different disciplines of engineering. Many of […]
Facility Condition Assessment and Dam Rehabilitation Projects
The goal of a facility condition assessment is to analyze the condition of a facility or piece of infrastructure. The condition determines the level of safety and function. Facility condition assessments are done by skilled professionals such as architects and engineers. Data is collected, analyzed, and used to create comprehensive plans for maintenance and dam […]
Water Study and Community Planning
A water study provides detailed information on current water resource conditions and makes suggestions for maintenance or repair. These studies provide solutions to challenges such as water quality and availability. The need for communities to plan sustainable solutions for future generations is essential. These types of studies help community leaders make decisions that impact citizens […]
Design-Bid-Build Process Preserves Community Infrastructure, Landmarks
Design-bid-build is a process used to plan and implement contracted projects. This traditional process is widely used in the construction and engineering industries. The process name explains each of the three steps involved: An architecture or engineering firm creates a design, then submits a project bid which includes timeline and budget details. If the client […]
What is the Difference Between a Levee and a Dam?
We are all familiar with the terms, but what is the difference between a levee and a dam? Over 70 percent of the planet is water. How we manage this essential resource is accomplished with many types of infrastructure. Civil engineers use levees and dams to manage water resources. Levees A levee is a structure […]
Invention and Regulatory Permits Increase Safety
In an ever-changing industry, safety is assured by adhering to the requirements outlined in regulatory permits. By identifying potential risks and how to mitigate them, firms create new solutions and processes and contribute to industry standards for permitting. The innovation and invention required to develop permitting processes ensures the proper application of safety standards for […]
Engineer HUB: Texas Firm Helps Communities Mitigate Risk Through Grant Programs
Managing community infrastructure safeguards resources and provides focus for every civil engineer, HUB, Texas city and county. Infrastructure management is becoming more complicated and requires an increasing number of resources, including Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses, or HUBs. There are many government-funded projects to aid communities and HUB engineering firms with infrastructure projects. OEI has the […]