“Structural engineer” might be a job title that you’ve heard of, yet aren’t sure what it is they actually do, how to become one and why you might want to. It’s not a career for everyone, but those who put in the time to pursue their passion should find it a rewarding profession that can take them anywhere they’d like to go. If you’re looking for structural engineers in Hudson, CO, contact the experienced professionals at High Plains Engineering & Design, LLC. What is a structural engineer and what’s the job like? A structural engineer is a specialized civil engineer:... View Article
Have you ever tested your soil? If the answer is no, you’re missing out on valuable information about the very ground your home is built upon. Maybe your plants aren’t doing well and you can’t figure out why, or you’re curious about the presence of pollutants or chemicals. Soil testing can unlock those secrets—and reveal potential solutions. What Soil Testing Reveals Basic soil testing kits—the kind you can get from your typical home and garden store—will tell you your soil’s pH, the level of organic matter and the levels of potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous. Plus, you’ll be able to visually... View Article
There’s going to come a time when your construction management team needs to hire an expert for environmental engineering. This is critical to meet all state, local and federal regulations related to the environment. These highly trained engineers use principles in biology, chemistry and soil science to apply solutions to environmental issues. This leads to better management of waste disposal, recycling and public health. The bottom line is that these professionals are on the front lines of protecting communities and ecosystems. From decreasing pollution to improving existing conditions through remediation, environmental engineers offer valuable help to improve conditions in everything... View Article
There is no legal requirement for engineering inspection. However, this is a particularly important inspection for every construction manager, and needs to be completed on all jobs. It’s typically more complex than other inspections, such as home and building inspections. It’s more challenging in part because the engineer works directly with the contractor to draft a scope of work on the inspection. It’s important to think about exactly what an engineering inspection is designed to accomplish and what is needed to allow your project to proceed. If you’re wondering about how to approach engineering inspections in Hudson, CO, you’re not... View Article
Civil engineering is an advanced field that relies heavily on emerging technologies to improve its processes and final products. It’s an exciting time to be in the industry of civil engineering in Hudson, CO, as advancements in technology create exciting new opportunities and processes for construction. Even if you don’t know much about civil engineering in Hudson, CO, you might be interested to learn how technologies you do know about impact the field, and even some you’ve never heard of: Augmented and virtual reality: You may think that AR and VR are limited to new video games and apps and... View Article
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