Author: Clarissa Crocker

Looking Beyond the Surface: Engineering Insight in Site Selection

How early analysis of constraints, infrastructure, and risk leads to smarter, more buildable projects By Chuck Mitchell Getting a site civil engineer involved early in the site selection process is one of the smartest moves a developer, stakeholder, or business can make – but it’s often overlooked. Long before design drawings are created or permits are submitted, engineering insight can help uncover opportunities and risks that aren’t visible at first glance.  […]

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The Hidden Risk Beneath Every Project: Why Subsurface Utility Engineering Matters More Than Ever

By Rusty Steel As civil infrastructure ages and urban corridors become increasingly congested, the importance of accurately identifying and documenting buried utilities has never been greater. Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) has emerged as a structured, data-driven process for reducing conflicts, improving design quality, and preventing costly construction delays. Guided by the ASCE 38-22 Standard, SUE provides a framework for […]

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Serving As An On-Call Engineer

By Felicia Jackson The first time I heard the term on call, I was about six years old. I was walking through a shopping mall with my mom when I noticed a strange black device clipped onto a man’s belt. I asked what it was, and she told me it was a pager and that […]

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