Category Archives: General
Building information modeling for the owner
One of the most exciting developments today in the structural engineering studio is integrating 3D [...]
Aug
Structural steel unites trends in structural engineering
Several trends in structural engineering all involve structural steel right now. That points to the [...]
Jul
Sculptors have engineering challenges, too
Every civil engineering project shares one common element: the environment. Every structure has to fit [...]
Jun
Seismic analysis: an essential part of structural engineering
One objective of structural engineering is to protect against the catastrophic damage an earthquake can [...]
Jun
Profile of an engineer: Carl Greene, Principal – Consulting Manager, Roofing & Paving
When it comes to questions about roofing projects, McNeil Engineering’s top roofing consultant is Carl [...]
May
What is laser scanning and how does it help you?
As a tool, laser scanning is finding more and more applications in a wide range [...]
May
Engineering the intelligent building
There’s a lot of talk about smart building design and smart building technology. It promises [...]
May
Zero Scape or Xeriscape?
How many times have we all heard somebody say “zero-scape”? Sounds interesting…except it’s “xeriscape”, not [...]
Apr
How structural engineering can reduce waste
Structural engineering can help solve a problem that’s getting a lot of attention today: waste. [...]
Apr
Expect to see more digital technology in engineering
When you visit a construction site in 2019, don’t be surprised to see the civil [...]
Apr