Here at SB Civils, we take pride in being some of the country’s best specialist civil engineers. In our line of work, we take on all kinds of jobs – from groundworks to sewer connections – and while all of this work is valuable, in many ways, our proudest work is the time we spend helping to build and maintain highways in and around London.
London is one of the biggest cities in the world and the capital of the nation. Thousands of vehicles come and go every day, helping to fuel this country’s commerce. In order for that to happen, the city’s roads and highways need to be up to scratch, and that’s where we come in.
But what does highway construction entail for civil engineers?
Specialist Civil Engineers
Highway construction and maintenance is no simple job. That’s why you want the best of the best; that’s why you want specialist civil engineers.
Specialist civil engineers are the people who know the job inside and out. From initial surveying to the finished surface, specialists know how to account for everything from tricky terrain to temperature changes without missing a beat.
A Step By Step Process
Building roads is a step by step process. You start by surveying the land and working out exactly what will be required. From there, specialist civil engineers begin by setting out corner benchmarks, checking the ground levels, excavating, putting wells in to remove any water.
When all that has been done, construction can finally begin, but even this is a lengthy and complicated process. Multiple layers have to be laid correctly while accounting for a huge number of potential issues that could crop up. Too much dust, ground erosion, or even just loose soil can set a team back if they don’t know how to account for it.
Fortunately, as specialist civil engineers, we do know how to account for these kinds of problems and we have a huge number of techniques for dealing with them.
Keeping Wheels On The Ground
All in all, our job is about making sure that wheels stay on the ground and that the roads are in great condition for many years to come. To us, that means diligently ensuring that every road we build is up to the very best of our standards. We use the bet materials and equipment to build long-lasting roads to withstand any punishment that gets thrown at them.
Ultimately, our highways are some of the most vital infrastructure we have and, if we want them to function well and last for many decades, then we have to give them the care and attention they deserve up front.