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Materials Innovations: What is Structural Engineered Bamboo (SEB)?

Bamboo allows for a high level of processing and can be laminated for flooring, appliances, and for Structural Engineered Bamboo (SEB) structures.

What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

A structural engineer can provide a number of services. Find out what you can expect when you hire one for your home or business.

What Do Changes in LEED Mean For Structural Engineers?

LEED has undergone an overhaul which aims to enhance sustainability codes and practices which will impact structural engineers.

How to keep civil engineers safe at work, in the field

Civil engineers face many potentially dangerous situations, from working at height to being around moving vehicles. Keeping them safe is a critical job.

Brownstone Boys: When Do You Need a Structural Engineer?

Dramatically altering the structure of an old house can sometimes require the services of a structural engineer to ensure safety for your family.

Working with structural engineers during your build

A structural engineer is an essential part of your building journey, as they ensure that your home won’t be falling apart any time soon! They are responsible for things like footings, slabs, wall frames, floor frames, roof frames and the connections that hold the whole building together. They work together with your builder and …

Is there a structural engineer in the house?

The scandal of up to forty schools in the state possibly having structural flaws underscores the naivety of some of the interactions between the state and private sector over the years. One could a…

You’re a Civil Engineer? So you want to build bridges right?

NO! Not necessarily anyway.<br>I have known that I wanted to be a civil engineer since junior year in high school, and never once did I want to design bridges (and that’s design bridges - building them...

What is Urban Planning with a Civil Engineer?

Civil Engineers focus on construction projects, while urban planning concentrates on how a construction project will fit in an urban community.

Common Mistakes Young Civil Engineers Should Watch Out For

Starting a new career is an exciting time for young civil engineers. While mistakes are sometimes unavoidable, most can be avoided by following these steps.

What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains

Flash floods happen in both rural and urban areas.

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What will civil engineers do to aid our growing population in the developing world?

When should you hire a structural engineer?

Structural engineers analyze the factors that exert force upon a building and make calls about whether the structure can hold up and resist those forces.

Design and maintain infrastructure as a civil engineer

Are civil engineers doing enough to account for climate change?

Are civil engineers doing enough to account for climate change? Emily Grubert, in a word, says, "No."

Do you need a home inspector AND a structural engineer when buying a home?

Written by: Dana Pezzuti, Director, BE Structural I have worked for a structural engineering firm for the last twelve years and one question I often hear from our residential clients is- Do I need a home inspector AND a structural engineer to look at a house before purchase? The answer I give them is- Yes […]

Commercial Buildings, Professionally Engineered, Energy Efficient

Our professionally engineered designs not only meet specific use and local code needs, but they are designed to be energy efficient and are very cost effective to produce and construction.

Ask Anthony: What Does It Mean to Be a Manager as a Civil Engineer?

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Civil Engineer

Civil engineering has many different sectors, each one presenting a range of opportunities for those who want to get involved. You might prefer to work in an