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At what step do I hire a Civil Engineering Company?

3/18/2015

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When to hire a civil engineering company
A civil engineer serves a very important purpose and is an essential part of many different types of projects. Civil engineers are often utilized for their extensive knowledge of the land planning process as well as many regulatory aspects involved in construction work. Civil engineering companies are responsible for preparing construction documents, permits and determines work compliance in accordance to such documents. 

It is important to determine at what step you need to hire a civil engineer for your project. Civil engineering company are often required for construction projects for the preliminary evaluation, as they do things like survey the land, determining the size and boundaries of a property. A civil engineering company also determines what permits are required when building residential and commercial properties as well as inspecting them to make sure they meet the requirements of local building codes. You will find that a civil engineer plays an important part in many different steps throughout the design, construction, and building processes. Performing preliminary work before construction even starts, doing design and plan preparation, as well as inspecting improvements after they have been built. 

When it comes to construction projects, whether residential or commercial, it is not uncommon for a civil engineering company to be present on a daily basis to make sure that the work done meets local codes and that there are no violations of any kind. A civil engineering company is also responsible for inspecting and analyzing the proposed construction plans for the project to make sure that the construction is in compliance with approved plans. 

Every construction project, no matter what kind, needs to have a civil engineer to help with all of the details and technicalities. Civil engineers possess an extensive knowledge of building codes and other regulations that contractors and builders will need to follow when building any type of structure. 

For more information on how to go about finding the best civil engineer for your project, contact Atterbury & Associates today! You can also find them on Facebook, add them on Google+, or subscribe to their website’s blog to get up to date information about the civil engineering industry.
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Alice Jones link
4/5/2017 11:51:06 am

My husband and I are interested in building a home on our newly purchased lot. But we don't know how to start. After reading your article I now know that we should consider hiring a civil engineering company that can determine which permits will be needed when we start building. Thanks so much for all of this information!

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Cameron Bennett link
11/14/2017 08:24:20 am

I like that you mention that civil engineers are needed for a construction project because they have the knowledge of codes and regulations. It would be hard to do a project without a civil engineer telling you what you need to know and the regulations that you need to follow. They are a vital part of any construction project.

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Tiffany Locke link
12/28/2017 04:45:23 pm

I'm glad that you mention the importance of determining the step where you need to hire a civil engineer for your project. This would probably help you have one picked out so that you can finish as quickly as possible. You'd probably want to find a civil engineer before you begin your project so that you can meet with them and discuss what you're doing in order to determine when they'll need to provide their services.

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Kenneth Gladman link
3/8/2018 07:10:10 pm

You make a good point that no matter the project, you always need a civil engineer for details and technicalities. They have the knowledge and training to make sure the building is up to code. Don't leave them out of the process of building and planning.

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Earnest Watkins link
4/20/2018 08:23:04 am

I thought it was cool to learn that a civil engineer can help determine what permits are required for specific buildings. This is definitely helpful to know since I had wondered how one would go about determining what permits are needed to build something that follows local building codes and regulations. This is definitely an aspect I would benefit greatly from if I were to hire a civil engineer to help me design a building.

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