Technology has played a significant role in advancing the field of historic preservation. One such technology that has revolutionized how we document and conserve historic structures is laser scanning, which we have used in countless projects here... (Read More)

Civil engineering, as it stands alone, is a broad subject and involves multiple sectors. The meticulous role of a civil engineer is crucial in varying ways, including the construction of buildings, highways, dams and tunnels. Consulting and contract... (Read More)

How many times have we all heard somebody say “zero-scape”? Sounds interesting…except it’s “xeriscape”, not “zero” scape—which would mean “no” landscaping. Xeriscape, which was coined by Nancy Leavitt in the 1980’s, is a... (Read More)

As the name suggests, we have various engineers on staff here at McNeil Engineering. The two main types of engineers we employ are civil engineers and structural ones. We thought it might be helpful to dive deeply into the differences between... (Read More)

Civil engineering has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From the invention of the wheel to the construction of the tallest buildings in the world, civil engineering has played a vital role in shaping how we live and work. In... (Read More)

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized the field of civil engineering at large, especially with respect to surveys and inspections. With their ability to capture high-resolution images and videos from the air... (Read More)

Proper project management on big engineering jobs is critical to ensure the job gets done on time and on budget. We take project management very seriously here at McNeil Engineering. It is one thing to put an engineer's mindset to work on a project... (Read More)

There are several professions that parents very often encourage their children to consider. They’re either going to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer. There’s a very good reason why these professions are the cream of the crop when it comes to... (Read More)

Welcome back to part 2 in our series about some of our amazing projects and big jobs from over 2022 and beyond. We wanted to share with you what's been happening on some of our projects as well as give you an idea of everything we can accomplish at... (Read More)

Climate change, pollution-related illnesses, and energy costs have prompted engineers and architects to innovate and evolve. Times have changed. New residential and commercial buildings and renovations are designed to be more environmentally... (Read More)