Fiber reinforced concrete slabs have been around for a while, but they are just starting to get popular. While the old fashioned way of mixing and pouring concrete around rebar sounds like a logical solution to building structures, it isn't very... (Read More)
If you haven't already heard, Salt Lake International Airport is undergoing a major transformation. The $1.8 billion project is expected to take nearly a decade, with a projected finish date sometime in 2022. The overhaul will include a new parking... (Read More)
It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it the freezing temperatures, wet weather and biting winds. Before the winter sets in, now is a great time to have our civil engineering team out to your home or place... (Read More)
There are regions all over the world that are "earthquake prone," but that doesn't keep people from living in them, nor does it keep architects and engineers from building near fault lines. At McNeil Engineering, we regularly perform seismic... (Read More)
Summertime is building time, and we're staying busy! Are you or your company considering a new project soon? The planning phase requires a lot of time and work, and without the right structural engineering team at your side, you can quickly lose... (Read More)
Getting ready to start a new project? One of the most important aspects of early construction planning is the land surveying involved. Although we do offer conventional surveying services, we take great pride in our ability to laser... (Read More)
Have you heard of self-healing concrete? It's been making headlines all over the place lately. But what is it, exactly?
While the title itself sounds like something out of a science fiction story, "living" concrete is on its way to becoming a... (Read More)
At McNeil Engineering, we love highlighting work that our various departments have completed. Our structural engineering team recently finished work on a new sustainable, mixed-use apartment and commercial complex: 21 & View, part of the new Sugar... (Read More)
With summer here and temperatures on the rise, bills for utilities such as electricity and water start going up and up. One of the best ways to save money during the summer is by investing in desert landscaping.
Droughts in the West are becoming... (Read More)