Why is Erosion Control Important?

Erosion is when rocks and soil get washed away by weather events like rain, wind, or snow. Erosion leads to sedimentation – this is when those rocks and soil settle in new locations they aren’t needed (for example, the bottom of a storm drain). Erosion and...

Reasons to Become a Civil Engineer

Want to change the world? Becoming a civil engineer opens up all kinds of opportunities to improve the world around you. These construction professionals are all about safety, planning, and precision execution. Buildings, utilities, roads, bridges, airports… you name...

Who Can Work in Construction? And Why You’ll Want to Do It

Since most construction jobs don’t require a college degree (and some don’t even require a high school diploma), there’s a common misconception that anyone could work in our industry. Another widely accepted perception of the construction industry is that it’s just...