How Will Rising Projects Start Affect Land Development?
Colorado Springs is heading into one of its biggest construction booms in years, and it will change how land development works across the city. A recent Engineering News-Record report showed that new construction starts may jump 42% in 2025 and rise another 37% the next year. Growth this fast does not happen often, and when […]
Does Your Lot Need a New Topographic Survey After Upgrades?
Colorado Springs is making big changes to its stormwater system, and these upgrades will shape how water moves across several busy areas. If you’re a homeowner or builder, you may already wonder whether these new projects could change how water drains around your property. This is where a topographic survey becomes important. It gives you […]
How Geotechnical Engineering Prevents Bridge Failures
When the Hongqi Bridge in China collapsed only months after opening, the world reacted with shock. Videos spread online within hours, and people everywhere asked the same question: How does a brand-new bridge fail this fast? The answer points to something many people never think about geotechnical engineering. This part of civil engineering studies soil, […]