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. Take a look at some specializations that you can consult a civil engineering firm about.

Transportation Engineering 

Civil engineers may be involved in the design and construction of many types of transportation infrastructure. This can include roads, streets, highways, bridges, piers, railways and even airports. Their expertise ensure that the design would be efficient, convenient and safe.

Geotechnical Engineering 

Civil engineers study the behavior of soils when affected by various interactions with water, as well as, loading forces. The information gathered is taken into account in the design of retaining walls, structural foundations, clay liners, earth dams and other projects. Moreover, a geotechnical engineer can also design temporary excavation support and foundation and conduct route selection for both highways and railways.

Cost Estimation and Feasibility 

Even before a construction project begins, a civil engineer will provide clear cost estimates to help determine the project’s economic feasibility. These estimates would include cost for all equipment, labor and materials. Civil engineers also take into account any possible environmental impact of the project to ensure compliance with government regulations. 

Project Management

Civil engineers can oversee the construction of any building or infrastructure. They also compile and submit any permit applications to various local state and federal agencies to comply with regulatory requirements.

Onsite, they conduct surveying operations in order to establish reference points, elevations and grades. This allows them to establish the feasibility of both planning and construction of the site. Moreover, this surveying would factor in the landscape and softscape of the proposed area. Based on this, a civil engineer can determine what kind of structure can be safely built in the area, whether it’s a high-rise or a three-story building. Meanwhile, once the site is determined to be feasible for the project, civil engineers would also test building materials used in a project, such as steel, asphalt and concrete.

For any construction project that you need to undertake, be sure to consult with experienced civil engineering companies. They will ensure your design is efficient, structurally sound and applicable to the site that you want to build your proposed project in. At the same time, you can also be more confident that your project would meet government codes and regulations. 

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What is Civil Engineering?, Civil.Columbia.Edu
What do civil engineers do?, ICE.org.uk
What does a civil engineer do?, civil Louisiana.edu