Mid-Penn Engineering in Lewisburg, PA, knows that the term “civil engineering” can often be a bit complicated to wrap your head around. They’ve compiled some facts to explain exactly what civil engineering is, as well as some of the ways it may benefit your next building project. 

How Is Civil Engineering Different From Other Types of Engineering?

Unlike other types of engineering, civil is concerned only with those objects that are present in our natural environment; it’s also one of the oldest forms of engineering in existence today. Often, civil engineers are tasked with developing and maintaining important structure, such as bridges, railroads, dams, airports, harbors, and inlets, as well as large sewer and irrigation systems. In many cases, the best civil engineering firms will specialize in several, if not all, of these areas, inspecting and constructing them for both the public and private sectors.

What Are Some Reasons to Hire a Civil Engineer?

If you’re beginning a large-scale construction project that involves navigating complicated territory, such as around a local sewer system or railway, a civil engineer can help ensure that your construction project is complete without negatively impacting the structures already in place. Many of the best civil engineering firms will also offer valuable advice when it comes to permitting and local ordinances, making it much easier to navigate such things during the planning and implementation of your project, regardless of its size. 

Whether you’re in the early stages of design or would like to do a Design-Build project, Mid-Penn Engineering has engineers, designers and surveyors that can help make your next project a success. Contact Mid-Penn today at (570) 524-2214. You can also visit them online for a look at some of their past projects.