When civil engineers go to plan the roads that we drive, they’re doing so using materials and technology that have advanced significantly in recent history. Some of the biggest advancements in road ...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into how civil engineering services for road and railway infrastructure are designed, planned and delivered across the UK.

Examples include building roads, railways, bridges, canals, skyscrapers and factories. Modern civil engineering often places a focus on aesthetic considerations and environmental impact.

A viral video — and road closures in multiple states — highlight how extreme heat can mess with aging infrastructure.