Maintaining a safe environment in high-rise buildings is a complex task that should be a top priority for asset managers. The structural integrity and safety of the building depend upon excellent maintenance and management, and quality maintenance will prolong the…
Infrastructure
Do All Roads in the United States Connect?
The US Road System is one of the most celebrated public projects in the world, linking cities and states to each other. It involves millions of miles of roads and highways of varying lengths. A vast majority of roads in…
How Are Roads Built on Mountains? The Process Explained
Building a road on or around mountains is no simple task. Roads built on mountainsides take weeks, even months of planning and surveying just to determine where to put them. From there, the task becomes even more dangerous and hands-on,…
4 Types of Steel Used in Bridges
Steel is a major component in bridge construction, which explains its ever-increasing usage in long, medium, and short span bridges, railway bridges, and even footbridges. Steel is known for its versatility, strength, and ductility, features that allow bridges to resist dead…
What Is Civil Construction? A Complete Guide
Civil construction shapes the world around us since it is responsible for most of the public structures. The structures range from walkway construction to massive bridges and wastewater treatment centers and dams. Civil construction is a branch of civil engineering…
4 Best Materials for Building Bridges
Bridges are important structures that help to span physical obstacles like water masses, roads, and valleys. And since the sole purpose of a bridge is to provide passage over an obstacle, it must be strong enough to withstand both static…
Commercial vs. Industrial Construction: 7 Key Differences
Commercial and industrial construction focus on buildings that aren’t dedicated to housing. Because of this, it may appear on the surface that both endeavors are similar. However, there are many differences between the two, particularly with regards to the stages…
4 City Design Factors that Promote Physical Activity
An international study on the design of cities and how they correlate with physical activity and health found that there are four factors that contribute to improved physical activity among adults. Based on an evaluation of various cities, the study…
10 Best Practices for Public Space Projects
Improving streets as public spaces, creating squares and parks as multi-use destinations and building local economies through markets top the list of 10 recommendations in a study titled “Placemaking and the Future of Cities” by Project for Public Spaces, Inc.…