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Water Distribution System FAQs
A water distribution system is a form of infrastructure installed and maintained by a community…
What is a FEMA Floodplain Map?
FEMA floodplain maps are important tools used by communities to analyze potential flood damage by…
What is Civil Engineering?
What is civil engineering, anyway? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) states, “Civil engineers…
Dam and Levee Safety and Floodplain Risk Analysis
Analysis of dams and levees within the context of adjacent floodplain management and planning is…
What are Phase Construction Services?
What are Phase Construction Services? Phase construction services are project management services provided by an…
Substantial Damage Estimator from FEMA
The FEMA substantial damage estimator is one of the tools used to assess the state…
Facility Condition Assessment Services and Sustainability
Population growth in urban settings creates unique challenges. Community infrastructure systems are undergoing elevated stress.…
Environmental Licenses and Permits For Civil Engineering Projects
Environmental licenses and permits are an essential part of implementing a civil engineering project. The…
What is Environmental Design?
We are constantly striving to find better ways to protect our planet and make a…
FEMA Floodplain Maps and Community Planning
Community planners, business representatives, and citizens are all at risk due to the unpredictability of…
What Do Civil Engineers Do?
Many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives involve engineers. From…
Facility Condition Assessment and Dam Rehabilitation Projects
The goal of a facility condition assessment is to analyze the condition of a facility…
Water Study and Community Planning
A water study provides detailed information on current water resource conditions and makes suggestions for…
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…
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…
Invention and Regulatory Permits Increase Safety
In an ever-changing industry, safety is assured by adhering to the requirements outlined in regulatory…
