Bridges, roads, buildings, railways, distribution systems, canals, dams, even lighthouses. Yes, lighthouses. If you encountered any of these structures today, or stopped to marvel at one on a recent ...

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Civil engineers build the world around us. They use their knowledge of science and engineering to design safer buildings, roads, water supply systems, and bridges, while reducing our carbon footprint.

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Civil engineers shape communities and protect natural habitats by creating buildings, protecting coastlines and waterways, supplying clean energy, providing access to clean water and sanitation, and ...