In civil engineering, every successful project begins with a deep understanding of the site. The mix of human innovation and the natural environment requires meticulous planning, and that's where site analysis takes the spotlight. Whether it's a... (Read More)

Civil engineering involves the construction of various infrastructural projects, including highways, dams and tunnels. Civil engineers specialize in either consulting or contract engineering. Partnering with McNeil Engineering on structural projects... (Read More)

BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is a software that helps to generate 3D representations of physical structures and their individual characteristics. The software is commonly used in architecture and construction, as the two sectors primarily... (Read More)

Landscape architectural service offerings contribute to increasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) levels on a year-over-year basis. A landscape architect’s main objective is to analyze project implementation on a comprehensive scale, plan... (Read More)

“TEAM – We understand that while our industry is changing, our success and the success of [others] still depends on building strong relationships and working as a cohesive team towards a common goal.” | And today, we aren’t talking about... (Read More)

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)