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Civil Engineering and Community Design

City planners and designers work closely with civil engineers to design safe, efficient communities. Listed here are resources related to civil engineering, including hydrolics, waste water management, traffic patterns, and public utilities.
  1. Environmental Engineering (4)
  2. Geotechnical Engineering (6)
  3. Government Agencies (9)
  4. Hydrology (5)
  5. Pedestrian Safety (9)
  6. Railroads (6)
  7. Road Safety (4)
  8. Stormwater Management (11)
  9. Surveying (10)
  10. Traffic Signals (6)
  11. Transportation Systems (10)

What is "Infrastructure"?

From our architecture glossary, definition of the term infrastructure with links to resources, commentary, and news reports.

Santiago Calatrava, Architect and Engineer

Trained as a civil engineer, Spanish modernist architect Santiago Calatrava designs graceful, artistic bridges and transport stations.

Engineering News Record

Design and construction news from around the world, with reports on newest innovations and major building projects.

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