Have you heard of the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse? In 1981, a fourth-floor elevated walkway stretched over the hotel lounge in Kansas City, Missouri. On a busy Friday evening during a dance, the walkway gave way, crashing onto the crowded lobby... (Read More)

The 100-year flood model has been a cornerstone of flood risk assessment for decades. This model estimates the probability of a flood of a certain magnitude occurring in a given year. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme... (Read More)

A fundamental principle of effective design is its ability to solve a problem. Today, we want to highlight a civil engineering solution that addresses a significant issue: intersection collisions. According to the Federal Highway Administration... (Read More)

As a civil engineering firm, we always look for new technologies and tools to help us do our jobs better. One tool that is revolutionizing the process of surveying a site for construction is laser scanning. With laser scanning tools, civil engineers... (Read More)

One of the most challenging parts of a landscape architecture project is determining an accurate budget for a project. When clients plan a large-scale project, they often dream up an idea or design first and present that vision to the landscape... (Read More)

The roof of any building is more than just a protective covering—it's a critical component that ensures the safety, security, and longevity of the structure beneath it. Despite its importance, roofing is often an overlooked aspect of building... (Read More)

Two concrete construction methods are significantly changing the building world: pre-cast concrete and insulated concrete forms (ICF). These concrete building options have unique advantages and disadvantages, especially in today’s construction... (Read More)

Project timelines and budgets are often a wish list in the construction world. As much as construction teams try to adhere to them, sometimes unforeseen delays, expenses or disruptions occur. When this happens, projects get delayed, pushed back, or... (Read More)

Parking lots are more than just spaces to leave cars. For businesses, these structures are vital. They allow employees and consumers to have a safe space to leave their vehicles so they can enter the building and complete their business. Most cities... (Read More)

The way we shop has shifted dramatically. Not long ago, a day of shopping meant heading to the local mall, wandering from store to store, and perhaps grabbing a bite to eat. Today, however, many malls sit empty or have lost many tenants, while some... (Read More)