Civil Engineering Companies Reveal Top Modern Trends in the Construction Industry

Design innovation has been the main theme of the construction industry for a couple of years now with sustainable, data-driven and environmentally-friendly designs taking the lead. Civil engineering companies, in particular, have been busy trying to fulfill stringent design requirements set by both their clients and the local government where the construction is located. While facing these certainly…

Flood Control and Green Infrastructure: The Mission of Civil Engineering Companies

  In recent years, Louisiana has had its fair share of hurricanes and floods. The lessons learned from the aftermath of Katrina has paved the way for achievable stormwater management goals that both the public and private sectors can work on. How can flooding be solved, and are there sustainable ways of doing so? Such…

Civil Engineering Companies: Shaping the History of the New Orleans International Airport

The year 1960 brought to life a once humble Moisant Field and renamed it as New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Over the decades, this aviation hub had served as a portal for flights from the Pelican State to many South American countries. It was in 1990 that the New Orleans Aviation Board launched a Strategic…

AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPANIES CAN DO FOR YOUR UPCOMING PROJECT

Unless you’re standing in the middle of nowhere, you’ll see evidence of a civil engineer’s handiwork everywhere you turn. So if you’re planning almost any type of infrastructure project, you’ll most likely have to work with a civil engineering company. That said, civil engineering companies offer a wide scope of services that encompass various industries.…

Civil Engineering Companies and Initiatives to Protect the Louisiana Coast

As one of the four states situated along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana has experienced a progressive recession in its coastlines. As early as the 1930’s, research groups have deduced that more than 1,900 square miles of land have already been lost to sea, with these figures increasing every day. Experts claim that this region…

Better Systems, Better Tech: A Quick Look on the Trends for Civil Engineering Companies

  As design and construction practices are continually revamped to incorporate more functionality and precision, so are the technologies that harness them. The industry is, after all, governed by the qualified incorporation of systems into the real world to make things work. Here are three of the upcoming new trends forecasted to be integral to…

Different Types of Concrete that Civil Engineering Companies Recommend for Construction

Concrete is one of the most versatile and important materials used in the construction industry. It is used to build many things, from skyscrapers to sidewalks. If you are incorporating this material around your commercial property or inside it, you’ll want to consider these types recommended by civil engineering companies. Normal One of the most…

Why Civil Engineering Companies in New Orleans are Keen on Streetcars

If you’re a worker, the daily commute is a huge, if not long, part of your day. This is hardly surprising in a city like New Orleans, where about 134,000 people commute to work every day. Whether you are driving or riding a bus, you can’t help but wish the trip were faster. After all,…