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The Importance of Land Surveyors in Civil Engineering

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Surveying is a very significant part of the civil engineering process, as it is the first step taken before beginning a new construction project. The process of surveying is essential to the completion of any project involving civil engineering. Deliver Reliable Information for a Proposal. Source: schemmer.com.

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Malta's chamber of architects lays out guidelines for development near ancient Megalithic temples

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“As professionals in the field of architecture and engineering, it is imperative that we approach the design and planning of development projects within the buffer zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the utmost care and sensitivity,” the chamber said.

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Innovations and Potential of CPC Panels in Decarbonizing Concrete Construction: Interview with Josef Kurath

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ArchDaily interviewed Professor Josef Kurath from the Department of Architecture Design and Civil Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), who collaborated with CPC Construction in developing these concrete panels.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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NASA explores potential for green roofs to lower temperatures in cities

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Related on Archinect: 10 green rooftop spaces we liked this week “As cities grow and develop, they need to make good decisions about their infrastructure, because these decisions often last for 30 or 50 years or longer,” said Christian Braneon, a climate scientist and civil engineer at Columbia University and co-author of the study.

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Group of West Coast civil engineers developing building standards for tsunamis

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A group of civil engineers from around the western U.S. is developing additions to the building code to address the threat of a tsunami. The engineers are taking into account the impact of the tsunami wave itself, as well as debris and the scouring around foundations as the water recedes. read more.

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Master-planned community set to rise near Austin Tesla factory

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Developers of a master-planned community near the electric vehicle factory under construction submitted plans for 300 new apartments and 200 single-family homes to the city this month, according to the Austin Business Journal. Austin can’t get enough of Tesla, it seems. Previously on Archinect: Plans for Tesla's $1.1