Category Archives: Technology

New materials in structural engineering

Technological advances are changing just about everything humans do, and structural engineering is no exception. [...]

Building information modeling for the owner

One of the most exciting developments today in the structural engineering studio is integrating 3D [...]

How climate change changes roofing choices

A warming climate is affecting every aspect of life and the economy. It’s not just [...]

Smart advances in landscape architecture

Architecture, engineering and construction are changing rapidly due to new technologies and new challenges. Landscape [...]

Drones for engineering

Drones are transforming the architectural, engineering and construction industries. Civil engineering is one of the [...]

Structural steel unites trends in structural engineering

Several trends in structural engineering all involve structural steel right now. That points to the [...]

Sculptors have engineering challenges, too

Every civil engineering project shares one common element: the environment. Every structure has to fit [...]

Advances in concrete technology

Concrete is one of the most useful construction materials. It’s durable, versatile and cheap to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]