According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are upwards of 300,000 licensed civil engineers practicing today. The majority of these men and women are involved in the creation of local, state, and national infrastructure, including commercial and residential architecture, as well as the planning, designing and construction of highways, streets, and bridges. For a community to be able to grow and flourish, goals are set and big-picture planning must take place. Civil engineers serve as a vital part of this process, both in planning and execution.
At Cornerstone Civil Engineering, we take pride in giving our best in service to our community. While our business goals include meeting client and owner expectations on every project, what is most important to us is maintaining the highest level of integrity in each phase.
When we are involved in a project, the Obligation of an Engineer, crafted by the Order of the Engineer, serves as a guidepost as we navigate relationships between the owner and authority having jurisdiction, determine how the environment may be impacted, or make every effort to exceed safety regulations.
From this obligation are but a few qualities that we strive to uphold:
1. Integrity and fair dealing
2. Tolerance and respect
3. Participation in none but honest enterprises
A civil engineer’s connection to his or her community goes beyond an immediate contract. There is an underlying responsibility to not only do a job well, but to do good. Keeping this in mind, a civil engineer must place the safety of people at the forefront. This could mean that a civil engineer will only participate in work that is beneficial to the community, work that is designed and constructed in an ethical manner.
While safety is always a top priority, a civil engineer will also consider the project as part of the whole community. In designing and building infrastructure, the future of the community has to be considered. A civil engineer will identify how the project positively impacts not only the immediately surrounding area, but how it may connect to other parts of the city to encourage growth. To accomplish this, a civil engineer will make efforts to meet the goals of the city or community in which they are practicing.
Whether it is a rural area preparing to have a new highway constructed through existing farmland, a small town that has bridges in need of repair, or a bustling city that would benefit from overpasses through busy neighborhoods, all communities have needs that can be met by a civil engineer. In every situation, a civil engineer that practices with integrity is the safest bet.
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