Land surveying has existed for about as long as the idea of land ownership. However, over the years, the technology of measurement has improved drastically. The uses and specific needs for different types of surveys have also evolved.

Surveying is the measurement and mapping of land, sea and air space. Surveyors identify, document, and verify these maps and measurements. A survey map includes a very detailed depiction of boundaries, elevations, and existing features, whether natural or man-made.

Surveys are a must for infrastructure and development projects, and it's important to have a surveyor on the team for all stages of a project. During planning, surveys are used to determine the feasibility of the project. Then, during the design phase, surveys provide the basis for an accurate design and identify any potential roadblocks, keeping the project on track; during the construction phase for accurately locating project features; and during the post-construction phase by documenting the finished project.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) honored Ryan Kobbe, PE with the 2020 President’s Medal at the ASCE Annual Convention in October. Kobbe who serves as a Structural Engineer for T-O Engineers, was a recipient of the medal for his ‘dedicated service to ASCE student members both as an inspirational University of Wyoming Faculty Advisor and as an astute leader and student advocate within the Society’. 

Civil engineering and structural engineering are two disciplines that are commonly confused. Say you're working on a commercial building project or are designing a bridge to be built in your city. Do you need a civil engineer or a structural engineer for these projects? Your first instinct may be to assume that the commercial building project requires a structural engineer because it is… well, a structure. Likewise, you may assume that the bridge requires a civil engineer, because it's "relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns" (as goes the definition of 'civil').

The Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE) recently awarded T-O Engineers with the Corporate Award of Excellence. This award is given to companies who represent the very best in the field of aviation. T-O Engineers was recognized for their exemplary client support and for engaging in their local communities through volunteer work, legislative support, community outreach and local education efforts.

In 1920, a bridge was originally built over the Snake River in Marsing, Idaho to ship produce to and from Canyon and Ada counties to outside areas. The site was chosen due to the fact that the pylons for the bridge could be built on the relatively shallow river bottom at this location.

A simple internet inquiry for the definition of ‘Environment’ can be summarized in one word: surroundings.  Dig a little deeper though, and the reality of the meaning behind the word ‘Environment’ means so much more. Merriam-Webster’s definition is quite a mouthful:  the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.  This is where T-O