Several trends in structural engineering all involve structural steel right now. That points to the inherent strengths and utility of the material that make it a go-to solution for structural engineering challenges across the United States and... (Read More)

Every civil engineering project shares one common element: the environment. Every structure has to fit into its surroundings, whether they’re natural or built. Structural engineering is all about how the physical laws of the universe affect the... (Read More)

When it comes to questions about roofing projects, McNeil Engineering’s top roofing consultant is Carl Greene, the Consulting Manager for Roofing & Paving. Carl has worked for more than 15 years as a paving and roofing consultant for McNeil... (Read More)

Structural engineering projects are complex, with stringent requirements for quality and safety for the people who will be using the structures. That’s why a contract for a project requiring structural engineering services has to be not only... (Read More)

Structural engineering can help solve a problem that’s getting a lot of attention today: waste. Plastic in the waterways, the “trash island” in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, landfills getting full — society in general is becoming more... (Read More)

“May you live in interesting times” is an old curse. And these are certainly interesting times in the construction industry. Construction administration is facing rapid changes on a number of fronts, from labor to legal to technological. Here... (Read More)

Landscape architecture is about more than putting a walkway from the front door to the street or planting pretty ornamental shrubs under the windows. Sustainable in landscape architecture can reduce water and energy costs for the property owner, and... (Read More)

You might say we’re helping to “lay the groundwork” on a much debated, highly anticipated, and long-awaited project in the Holladay and Cottonwood Heights communities. How? Before any plans were made for the site of the old Cottonwood Mall... (Read More)

If you’re looking at constructing a new building or creating an architectural plan of any kind, BIM is an acronym you need to know. It will save you time and money, not only during the design and construction of your building, but through its... (Read More)

A roof is something many of us take for granted. It’s there, keeping the rain and snow off our heads. But there are times you should have a roofing consultant do a thorough review of your roof before problems become obvious. A professional... (Read More)