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Civil engineering is one of the oldest and most important engineering disciplines. It is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and natural infrastructure we rely on daily. In this article, we will explore the importance of civil...

Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with billions of dollars being spent on building, infrastructure and technology. In fact, the UK construction sector contributes £110 billion to GDP each year while employing more than 2 million...

Since unprecedented changes have affected us throughout the past few years, from Brexit to a pandemic, construction trends have come and gone rapidly as the sector adapts to new challenges. We ran through the construction trends back in December 2020 and thought it...

In the year spanning 2020-2021, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recorded thirty-nine workplace fatalities in the construction sector in the UK. It will come as no surprise that the HSE ranks construction as the third most dangerous sector to work in – with...

One of the most important goals of civil engineering is establishing a structure that can cope with any stress. That said, they have to design resilient infrastructure that not only solves the immediate issues but also minimises environmental damage and the effects of...

If you and your family need a bit more space at home, it can be tempting to think that moving is the only option. While this may be one solution for getting the space you and your family need, there are also other solutions out there in the form of home extensions....

There are many different types of construction. Each type has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures that need to be followed before building can begin. Due to the complex nature of constructing buildings, local authority planning officers are responsible...

Civil engineering companies undertake large-scale projects such as laying pipelines, building bridges and constructing roads. Their work is essential for the functioning of the economy. Without them, the modern world as we know it wouldn’t exist.However, as somebody...

As another year draws to a close, the UK construction industry is currently facing a number of challenges that are set to impact its performance in 2022. These include: 1. A shortage of skilled workers The UK construction industry is currently facing a shortage of...

Many of us might have preconceived ideas about what we think the construction and civil engineering industries are all about. But, in many cases, our perceptions are wrong. As industries change to adapt to modern ways of thinking and operating, it's easy to see how...