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)

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)