Water engineering is a branch of civil engineering which is vital to our everyday lives. Water engineers deal with collecting, storing, cleaning and distributing water for drinking and irrigation of crops;... read more →
Wastewater treatment involves the collection and cleaning of dirty water from the sewers. This water comes from the flushing of toilets, through drains and from factories. Water engineers design... read more →
Constructing a tunnel can be one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. A tunnel is a passageway underground which can carry a road, pedestrians, trains,... read more →
Very large or tall buildings are designed by structural engineers, usually working closely with architects. In general terms, the architect is most concerned with the appearance and setting of a... read more →
Maritime civil engineers specialise in works to river estuaries, along coastlines, and in offshore locations. In places along the coast, maritime engineers will design solutions to protect homes, businesses and natural environments from... read more →
Highway engineers are civil engineers involved with the planning, design, construction and operation of roads. Highway engineers take into account how much traffic there will be in future years to decide... read more →
Put simply, bridge engineers help vehicles and pedestrians cross rivers, valleys, roads and other obstacles. They are civil engineers who specialise in bridge design and construction. Some design new bridges,... read more →
Design and construction of airports and heliports is a specialist area of civil engineering. As well as designing the terminal buildings, roads, car parks and other services needed by air... read more →
