As a tool, laser scanning is finding more and more applications in a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to high tech and even in agriculture. We at McNeil Engineering are leaders in the application of laser scanning to surveying, 3D... (Read More)

The smart building, intelligent architecture, the Internet of Things — these buzzwords are common in the architecture, design, civil engineering and construction industries today. But they’re more than impressive words to throw around at... (Read More)

Structural engineering can help solve a problem that’s getting a lot of attention today: waste. Plastic in the waterways, the “trash island” in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, landfills getting full — society in general is becoming more... (Read More)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a fascinating process that is quickly revolutionizing the way we design and construct our built environment. It is so much more than software. It is better described as a process to be followed. Using... (Read More)

In Brigham City, the metal clad center spire of the historic Box Elder Tabernacle is a beloved part of the local skyline. So, when it was discovered that the steeple was leaking water the expert team at McNeil Engineering was called in as roofing... (Read More)

Structural engineering projects are complex, with stringent requirements for quality and safety for the people who will be using the structures. That’s why a contract for a project requiring structural engineering services has to be not only... (Read More)

Construction and landscaping projects can be far more complex that you initially think. From unseen problems with the site to complex regulatory requirements, there are always many jobs for a civil engineering consulting firm to be the center of the... (Read More)

“May you live in interesting times” is an old curse. And these are certainly interesting times in the construction industry. Construction administration is facing rapid changes on a number of fronts, from labor to legal to technological. Here... (Read More)

Lasers are everywhere these days. They're featured in movies, are used to smooth aging skin and can even remove tattoos, but none of these feats are nearly as impressive as laser scanning. Laser scanning technology is a non-intrusive means of... (Read More)

When choosing a civil engineering consultant, most people know they need to ask important, probing questions of prospective companies, and then analyze them carefully. But choosing the right firm requires another step. Choose the consultant... (Read More)