One objective of structural engineering is to protect against the catastrophic damage an earthquake can cause. While most earthquakes are small and cause little or no damage, they also can be catastrophic, leading to loss of life and billions of... (Read More)

Drones are transforming the architectural, engineering and construction industries. Civil engineering is one of the fastest-changing professions today, and that’s driven mostly by technological development. From 3D modeling software to laser... (Read More)

Concrete is one of the most useful construction materials. It’s durable, versatile and cheap to produce. As a result, you can find concrete as a major part of just about every structural engineering project in the world. Concrete used in... (Read More)

When it comes to questions about roofing projects, McNeil Engineering’s top roofing consultant is Carl Greene, the Consulting Manager for Roofing & Paving. Carl has worked for more than 15 years as a paving and roofing consultant for McNeil... (Read More)

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)