Thursday
Friday
GEI expands environmental planning practice
GEI expands environmental planning practice
Rancho Cordova, Calif. — GEI Consultants, Inc. expanded its Environmental Planning Practice with the addition of several key practice leaders and supporting staff, totaling more than 30 environmental practitioners, in the firm’s Sacramento office. This expansion of the Environmental Planning Practice allows GEI to integrate environmental design, permitting, and approvals into overall project planning and design, resulting in improved project design, more efficient approvals, and the ability to meet expedited project and construction schedules. With this expansion, the firm now offers clients and partners expanded California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance, Ecological Planning and Design, Archaeological Resources, Historical/Built Environment Resources, Land Use and Environmental Planning, Landscape Planning and Design, Water Quality Services, Regulatory Permitting, Biological Resources, and Conservation Planning.
“This expansion in our Environmental Planning capabilities allows GEI to provide our clients with full-service, turnkey environmental and engineering services that are fully integrated with GEI’s current planning and engineering practices,” says Bateni. “Our fully integrated team takes environmental documentation, permitting, and ecosystem restoration and mitigation into consideration during the engineering planning and design phases of the project to attain cost and schedule efficiency and effectiveness. Because of this, our clients can feel the peace of mind associated with having a key consulting partner that can successfully navigate them through the entire project development and implementation, saving them time, money, and transitional issues.”
The Environmental Practice Group has been greatly expanded, in both experience and depth, by adding several senior leaders in GEI’s Sacramento office, including: Francine Dunn, Vice President/Senior Environmental Project Manager, and California Environmental Practice leader; Cindy Davis, Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist and Team Leader; Vance Howard, Senior Restoration Ecologist and Team Leader; Mark Bowen, Senior Architectural Historian and Team Leader; and Valerie Connor, Ph.D, Senior Scientist in Aquatic Biology and Water Quality.
Tuesday
FACTS ABOUT CONCRETE YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
Concrete is one of the most popular and
strong construction material used these days by engineers and
professionals. However, did you know that this material was also used
back in the days by the Romans because of its immense durability and
strength? Here are a couple more interesting facts about concrete you
might want to know.
• Roman concrete was very different from today’s concrete. Back in the days, they used lime, volcanic ash from the Mount Vesuvius and water in order to create a sort of concrete which was used for construction purposes. Although it wasn’t extremely durable, it was still better than anything else.
• The Pantheon is built using Roman unreinforced concrete and its dome is the largest one in the world these days.
• A concrete mixture is usually composed from gravel and sand, water, cement and air. This type of construction material is very popular simply because most of these components are available in plenty of quantities everywhere.
• Reinforced concrete is highly resistant to water and fire. That is why the professionals build a lot underwater structures using concrete only. Also, the legs of bridges are made from reinforced concrete too.
• Structures built from reinforced concrete are usually tougher and more resistant to wear and tear in comparison with structures which feature a stainless steel frame.
• Concrete is also very popular in construction because it can be shaped with little to no effort. In some cases, different items and objects are made entirely from concrete and they are used with decorative purposes by the professionals.
• Concrete is also used for constructing very tall buildings because this material cannot get damaged that easily and it is also easier and cheaper to maintain.
• Every year, companies are producing over 2 billion tons of concrete which is used for construction purposes in residential, commercial and industrial properties.
• Concrete usually features a rather simple and neutral appearance, but if you want to improve its design, you can use different types of coatings. Such coatings can make the concrete floors, for example, more resistant to wear and tear and they can also feature colors and different types of artworks too.
• Concrete slabs can be cut and drilled and sawed using diamonds. Basically, a diamond head is extremely durable and tough and it can easily cut through strong concrete slabs, so that the professionals can undertake maintenance and repairing projects afterwards.
• Concrete is the best material for building roads because it has a high compressive strength and it can be manipulated with little to no effort by the experts, in order to match the design, shape and size of various roads.
• Concrete is also used for building kitchen countertops too. These products are very durable, they add a modern and minimalistic look to the kitchen and they also increase home value as well.
Well, bet you didn’t know there are so many interesting facts about concrete! We love all things concrete, and if you have concrete slabs or concrete structures which feature cracks and splits, give us a call today and our specialists will offer you top quality concrete restoration services at very attractive prices!
• Roman concrete was very different from today’s concrete. Back in the days, they used lime, volcanic ash from the Mount Vesuvius and water in order to create a sort of concrete which was used for construction purposes. Although it wasn’t extremely durable, it was still better than anything else.
• The Pantheon is built using Roman unreinforced concrete and its dome is the largest one in the world these days.
• A concrete mixture is usually composed from gravel and sand, water, cement and air. This type of construction material is very popular simply because most of these components are available in plenty of quantities everywhere.
• Reinforced concrete is highly resistant to water and fire. That is why the professionals build a lot underwater structures using concrete only. Also, the legs of bridges are made from reinforced concrete too.
• Structures built from reinforced concrete are usually tougher and more resistant to wear and tear in comparison with structures which feature a stainless steel frame.
• Concrete is also very popular in construction because it can be shaped with little to no effort. In some cases, different items and objects are made entirely from concrete and they are used with decorative purposes by the professionals.
• Concrete is also used for constructing very tall buildings because this material cannot get damaged that easily and it is also easier and cheaper to maintain.
• Every year, companies are producing over 2 billion tons of concrete which is used for construction purposes in residential, commercial and industrial properties.
• Concrete usually features a rather simple and neutral appearance, but if you want to improve its design, you can use different types of coatings. Such coatings can make the concrete floors, for example, more resistant to wear and tear and they can also feature colors and different types of artworks too.
• Concrete slabs can be cut and drilled and sawed using diamonds. Basically, a diamond head is extremely durable and tough and it can easily cut through strong concrete slabs, so that the professionals can undertake maintenance and repairing projects afterwards.
• Concrete is the best material for building roads because it has a high compressive strength and it can be manipulated with little to no effort by the experts, in order to match the design, shape and size of various roads.
• Concrete is also used for building kitchen countertops too. These products are very durable, they add a modern and minimalistic look to the kitchen and they also increase home value as well.
Well, bet you didn’t know there are so many interesting facts about concrete! We love all things concrete, and if you have concrete slabs or concrete structures which feature cracks and splits, give us a call today and our specialists will offer you top quality concrete restoration services at very attractive prices!
Sunday
About civil engineering
About Civil Engineering
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Civil engineers design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society – our roads and bridges, drinking water and energy systems, sea ports and airports, and the infrastructure for a cleaner environment, to name just a few.
Civil engineering touches us throughout our day. Think of a civil engineer when you:
- Turn on your tap to take a shower or drink clean water
- Flick on your lights and open your refrigerator
- Drive to work on roads and bridges through synchronized traffic lights
- Take mass transit or take a flight for a vacation
- Toss your empty coffee cup in the recycling bin
Spanning a Host of Specialties
Civil engineers often specialize in one of a number of technical areas. A few examples:- Transportation
- Coastal engineering
- Structural
- Environmental
- Geotechnical
- Construction
- Architectural
- Engineering mechanics
- And more
Time-Honored Civil Engineering Projects
The Golden Gate Bridge. The Eiffel Tower. The Hoover Dam. The creativity and innovative spirit of civil engineers is showcased in the projects they have created throughout the world. ASCE’s Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks program honors the best of those at least 50 years old.Civil Engineers Who Made Their Mark
Civil engineering achievement starts with people. Get to know the civil engineers who have left a legacy, and those who are just starting to build their own.Learning from Tragedy
Since the Johnstown Flood in 1889, ASCE has answered the call to study and learn from engineering failures due to natural disasters and man-made causes. These studies provide needed answers and new knowledge and become the basis for changes to building codes and engineering and construction practices to make the public safer.Encouraging Youth Interest
Civil engineers volunteer their time to raise the public’s understanding of how their profession changes the world and boosts our quality of life. Check out ASCE's resources for reaching students on the appeal of a civil engineering career.Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
The future strength of the civil engineering profession will come from an engineering workforce that mirrors the population it serves.A Vision for the Profession
An ASCE summit took the lead in exploring the future and defining the civil engineer’s role in that new world. Explore what civil engineers aspire to in The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025.Hear from Leaders in the Profession
ASCE lets you relax and listen to the views and stories of prominent civil engineers through the Insights podcast interview series.You can also view compact discussions of the top civil engineering issues of the day in the ASCE Interchange video series.
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