What Changes in Employment Trends Bode for Female Civil Engineering Consultants and the Like

It can be difficult to imagine an urban landscape without structural engineers, civil engineering consultants and similar professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 281,000 civil engineers in the U.S. as of 2014, and the employment rate in this industry is expected to grow by as much as 8% each year. This field is certainly in demand, and these figures are likely to grow in the coming years, especially if more women choose to become engineers. 

As early as high school, the youth are now being geared to follow career paths based on their aptitudes and desires. Many are encouraged to seek degrees in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n5kOJz

Civil Engineering Firms in New Orleans Extend Their Legacy to Restoring a Sports Treasure

For more than four decades, the Superdome in New Orleans served as more than just a marvel of engineering, but also a timeless symbol of the city’s great love of sports. From the start of its construction to its renovation and its rebirth, civil engineers from New Orleans have played integral roles in the Superdome’s resilience through time.

The Early Days

The construction of this massive landmark began in 1971 on nearly 52 acres of land and was completed four years later. At that time, the total cost of building the 680 by 273 foot giant was a little over $160 million. It was opened in 1975, just in time for the NFL season. Since then, the Superdome became host to seven Super Bowl events and several NCAA Final Four basketball games. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n57ZPy

Structural Engineering Services Take Action by Preventing Damage from Disasters

Recent detection of rising sea levels and the unique topography of Louisiana have prompted experts to believe that the state is sinking. On the coastal regions along the Gulf of Mexico, most of the wetlands have been washed away.

Despite these recent developments, the state has been no stranger to confronting calamities. Civil engineers serving these cities are already presented with several challenges, especially in protecting the land and keeping it resilient against water damage.

Threats from Natural Disasters

When Katrina befell Louisiana in August 2005, over 80% of New Orleans became submerged in water, most of which affected residential areas. Even nearby cities have been affected by the storm, displacing more than 700,000 residents and leaving a total of $135 billion in damage. It took several weeks before the waters completely receded. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n5dn5g

Implementing Better and Smarter Stormwater Management to Keep Communities Flood-Free

Louisiana has had its share of calamities over the years — from strong hurricanes to massive flooding. Throughout these ordeals, the Pelican State remains steadfast, ready to rise anew, and looking forward to a bright future as it rebuilds and improves its cities.

The task of recovering from intense damage to urban areas won’t be possible without the services of civil engineering firms. These specialists are the go-to people of city officials in designing better stormwater management systems aimed to protect cities and avoid future flooding from happening.

Recovering and Rebuilding after Katrina

The devastation that Hurricane Katrina brought in August 2005 caused massive flooding to over 80% of the state, majority of the damage was in residential areas. As total damage reached over $135 billion, a huge portion of government funding was for relief and to help families relocate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had allotted nearly $15 billion to Louisiana and other gulf states for infrastructure projects to fix roads, bridges, schools and other buildings in the aftermath of the hurricane. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2mB8qOx

Civil Engineering Companies and Initiatives to Protect the Louisiana Coast

As one of the four states situated along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana has experienced a progressive recession in its coastlines. As early as the 1930’s, research groups have deduced that more than 1,900 square miles of land have already been lost to sea, with these figures increasing every day. Experts claim that this region of the United States is among the fastest disappearing lands on the planet.

Facing the Current Problem

According to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the continuous rise in sea levels are showing disturbing patterns when it comes to loss of land along the Louisiana gulf coast, especially in wetlands, marshes and swamp areas. If government officials won’t act now to protect these areas, more than 1,750 square miles of land may soon disappear.

Experts explain that these wetlands act as natural barriers against storm surges, keeping floods from reaching inland and devastating urban areas. If these coastal areas are allowed to erode away, flooding may become more extreme in the future, and possibly more damaging compared to the August 2016 Louisiana Floods. Costs of relief and rehabilitation may grow tenfold, reaching over $20 billion annually. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n51QTv

Structural Engineering Firms Reinvent New Orleans Transport Towards the Future

It’s quite difficult to imagine a city without an efficient transport system as its backbone. While New Orleans continues its quest to bounce back from natural disasters of yore, much of the city remains waiting for completely rehabilitation. One area of focus for structural engineers is the transport sector.

Canal Street: An Icon Reimagined

This gem has truly been cemented in New Orleans history, being the main passageway for horse-drawn carriages and streetcars since the mid-1800’s. Today, this bustling side of town is home to popular hotels, restaurants and shops.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) continues to operate the streetcar systems, among the busiest is the line that traverses the length of Canal Street along the Mississippi and towards City Park. Hundreds to thousands of locals and tourists rely on these streetcars for daily commutes.  Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2m8MiPo