Civil Works: 4 Different Types of Civil Engineering Projects

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Civil Works: 4 Different Types of Civil Engineering Projects

23 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


Civil engineering is quite a broad field, but it basically deals with the environment and renovations that need to be made to the environment (that is, engineering the environment) to make it better for human survival and activities.

Different civil engineers perform different tasks ranging from water engineering, structural engineering, transport engineering and geotechnical engineering. To help you complete the type of civil project at hand, the following discussion will give you more insight into the different types of civil engineering projects that you can entrust civil engineers with.

Structural Projects

If you intend to construct a building, dam, bridge or any other kind of structure, structural engineers have you covered. To execute structural engineering projects, civil engineers will first begin with designing the particular type of structure you require. They will not only create a visually appealing house but they will also build a house that will sustain heavy loads and is stable for human use and safety.

Water Projects

Water is a universal necessity for every living being, especially human beings. For that reason, civil engineers will utilise their knowledge and experience to direct waterways to your house or office for use and store the water for future use or emergencies such as drought. They can also design preventive measures to curb natural calamities like flooding by ensuring that drainage systems are efficient.

Transport Projects

Civil engineers design channels of transport that ease the movement of both people and their goods. These channels include roads, airports, water ports and even train or bus stations. Civil engineers work on these projects with the idea of safety and sustainability in mind. For instance, they design projects that maintain low levels of emissions and lower the energy required to make the modes of transport function.

Geotechnical Projects

These projects involve civil engineering that touches on ground-related activities. It may look similar to structural engineering, but it is a different field. For instance, it deals with the construction of buildings, roads and tunnels that go below the ground surface.

While it is possible for civil engineers to work on any of the above projects, most of them specialise in specific fields. If you have an upcoming civil works project, civil engineers will help you with every step along the way. To learn more about the specifics of what they can provide for you, get in contact with a civil works contractor near you today.