Every time you step on a sturdy bridge or travel on a smooth road, you are experiencing the work of civil engineers.

Bridges, roads, buildings, railways, distribution systems, canals, dams, even lighthouses. Yes, lighthouses. If you encountered any of these structures today, or stopped to marvel at one on a recent ...

Civil engineering is responsible for planning, designing, building, and managing civil structures to meet the needs of a growing population. From roads, bridges, and railways to dams, waterways, and ...

Our series of design projects allows you to explore both concept and detailed design and develop capability in tackling real-world built-environment problems to address the complex challenges of ...

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

Civil engineers build the world around us. They use their knowledge of science and engineering to design safer buildings, roads, water supply systems, and bridges, while reducing our carbon footprint.

Civil engineering is the design and construction of public works, such as dams, bridges and other large infrastructure projects. It is one of the oldest branches of engineering, dating back to when ...

Civil engineers shape the world. From the supply of clean water and transport systems to earthquake-resilient schools and smart cities; they design, build and maintain the infrastructure that supports ...