Land surveying plays an important role in land development. No wonder it’s been around for a very long time. In ancient Egypt, ‘rope stretchers’ were surveyors that used knotted stretched cords to measure property demarcations. Thankfully... (Read More)

Ever since the dawn of civilization, humans have built structures for several purposes - ranging from residential houses to the Great Pyramids. Even today, our lives revolve around structures - from buildings to bridges to canals to skyscrapers and... (Read More)

In late August, Hurricane Laura formed in the Atlantic Ocean, quickly becoming a deadly Category 4 storm. Over the course of nine days, the hurricane wreaked havoc on the state of Louisiana, leaving nearly 80 people dead and more than $14 billion in... (Read More)

Landscaping ideas mostly transcends the space or area that you design; it tells a lot about the owner of such an area. Your landscaping idea also gives the first impression to any visitor in your homes. So, you might want to take that aspect a... (Read More)

There have been interesting and mind-blowing innovations in the science world over the years, but few might have the "hurricane" impact as 3D printing when it becomes the main scale. The internet rush of the late 20th century and the early 21st... (Read More)

Imagine a pilot flying an airplane with no GPS. Or imagine going to an unknown location with no map. How ridiculous does that sound? Irrespective of what you think, most people wouldn’t want to be in any of such scenarios. Land surveys are the... (Read More)

For over three decades, McNeil Engineering has provided sustainable engineering and surveying services to countless clients. We’ve built our reputation to become the very best in the Salt Lake City Area, and we remain true to our... (Read More)

Since its inception in the 1980s, 3D printing (additive manufacturing) has come a long way. 3D printing was originally envisioned as a tool for rapid prototyping in the manufacturing industry. But in the last decade, it has evolved to cover lots of... (Read More)

Being economically sensitive and comprehensively coherent around the eco-friendly initiatives is highly prevalent in today’s discussion around landscape architecture. The overall sustainability of a design is as important as the aesthetics, if not... (Read More)