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AutoCAD commands for floor plans
Written by Engineer: Oan Naqvi Quick Take Introduction: In the context of civil engineering, AutoCAD has commonly used software for the...
Structures Insider
Jul 11, 2022


Will the Exponential Surge in Construction Activities Benefit the Tower Crane Market?
Insight by MARKET RESEARCH FUTURE What are Tower Cranes? Tower cranes have become some of the most common aspects of urban skylines. They...
Market Research Future
Jul 4, 2022


What are the branches of civil engineering for civil engineer jobs? | Engineering Jobs
by Er. Bishwonath Paudel Civil engineers jobs are one of the world’s most important jobs: they build our quality of life. With creativity...
Structures Insider
May 23, 2022


Top 5 Construction Industry innovations in 2022
Insight from Civils.ai founder Stevan Lukic It might not be obvious, but 2022 has been a big year for the construction industry. Let’s...
Civils.ai
May 2, 2022


What are the 15 personal requirements and job guides for civil engineers?
by Er. Bishwonath Paudel Quick Take Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain roads, bridges, dams, water supply...
Structures Insider
Apr 25, 2022


5 Things I wish I’d known as a Civil Engineering Graduate
by Civils.ai Constantly re-reading the new starter instructions, not being able to sleep the night before, wearing overly formal clothes...
Civils.ai
Apr 21, 2022


Environmental regulations in construction — What’s changing?
by 2050 Materials Building regulations are crucial drivers for change. Over the last decade, regulatory compliance was concentrated on...
2050 Materials
Apr 13, 2022


Valuable Resources for Civil Engineering Students
by Good Foundations Engineering Tutors In your later years of study, you will be performing project design tasks that simulate the work...
Good Foundations
Apr 12, 2022


Redefining “value” in the value engineering process
by 2050 Materials If you have ever been involved in a construction project from inception to completion, you probably heard the term “VE”...
2050 Materials
Apr 11, 2022


Designing buildings within Planetary Boundaries
by 2050 Materials A lot of the discussion regarding the impact of humanity on the environment these days revolves around carbon. There’s...
2050 Materials
Apr 6, 2022


Declare: The building product nutrition label
by 2050 Materials International Living Future Institute The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is a non-profit organization on...
2050 Materials
Apr 4, 2022


Best CV tips for civil engineering students looking for a graduate job in 2022
by Good Foundations Engineering Tutors CV Best Practice It’s crucial to have your CV in good shape when you are applying for graduate...
Good Foundations
Mar 7, 2022


How thick should a stone foundation be for a building without footing?
by Sherif Issa Interesting, and not a very common question…. here are my 2-cents’ worth: It all depends on the building you want to put...
Structures Insider
Jan 31, 2022


Why is a wood structure better at withstanding an earthquake than steel?
by Merkur Alibali Wood vs Steel Wood buildings are lighter and less expensive to build. Based on current building codes wood structures...
Structures Insider
Jan 16, 2022


“Mirror Mirror on the wall”, who is the greatest ARCHITECT of them all, and why?
by Sherif Issa I am sure you’ll get a lot of answers to the very same question. Some will be driven by personal opinion, some by an...
Structures Insider
Dec 27, 2021


Civil Engineer Career Path by Abdullah Ali Abbasi
by Abdullah Ali Abbasi Civil engineering is all about the construction and rehabilitation of structures. It is one of the oldest known...
Structures Insider
Sep 29, 2021


Why are some homes spared while others are totally destroyed in a Wildfire?
by Brian Hval Wildfires destroy homes and memories! Here is what you can do to minimize the risk! Lots of tips for the fire protection of...
Brian Hval
Aug 31, 2021


Why do people use frost-free or frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSF) in cold climates?
by Brian Hval Frost protected shallow foundations (FPSF) are used in cold climates because they are a cost-effective alternative to...
Brian Hval
Aug 5, 2021


Different types of Truss Structures
by Khalad Bin Introduction Trusses are widely used in bridges, buildings, and other infrastructures. The function of a truss is to...
Khalad Bin
Jul 23, 2021


Aerospace Engineer Career Advice
by H. Larry Elman When you started your career as an engineer, what was your initial months like? Was it tough? Were you scared? I did...
H. Larry Elman
Jul 15, 2021


Which building has the world's deepest foundations?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Twin's Towers of Malaysia has the world's deepest foundations. Which is situated in Kaula— Lampur Malaysia. The...
Lochan Yadev
Jun 23, 2021
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