2023 is off to a great start! The #MFSPicks photography challenge was in full force and this round’s winner was Gilbert Del Orbe Almanzar, Sr. Staff Engineer II in our MFS Geotechnical Division.
Construction projects are complex undertakings that involve multiple parties and significant investments. As such, it is essential to manage risk and protect the interests of all stakeholders. One tool used to accomplish this is the dilapidation report. What is a...
The field of civil engineering involves designing, building, and maintaining infrastructures such as bridges, highways, buildings, and water supply systems. The work of civil engineers is critical as it directly affects the safety and well-being of the public. Therefore, it...
Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the study of soil and rock mechanics and their application in the design and construction of structures. This field is crucial for the safe and sustainable development of our...
Whenever you build upon a foundation, the ultimate question is whether it will provide a stable base for the structure, properly transferring the weight to the underlying soil or rock. Even on flat ground, this can be a tricky calculation...
Does your building have visible cracks or damage to the structure? Do you hear creaks or squeaking as members move throughout the facility? If so, these are signs that there could be underlying structural issues. But, even if you don’t...
Novel technologies have long been a disruptive force within the world of engineering. Historically, the profession has been eager to adopt any new tool, material, concept, or device that enabled them to create structures and systems that were previously impossible...
A structural engineer is tasked with determining whether an existing or planned building can support itself under different loads. They can perform inspections, provide guidance, or even design buildings and systems that are structurally sound. But how do you know...
One massive byproduct of cities and urbanization is solid waste output, ranging from household hazardous waste to industrial waste to construction and demolition debris. When waste management is neglected, it can clog city drains, negatively impact infrastructure, and threaten civilian...
In places where urbanization hasn’t occurred, stormwater—water from rain, melting snow, and ice—will soak into the soil to nourish plants, replenish underground aquifers, and fill streams and rivers. But, in developed metropolitan areas covered with impermeable surfaces like pavement and...