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2800 BCE
Ancient Civil Engineering
In ancient history, most of the construction was carried out by artisans, and technical expertise was limited. Tasks were accomplished by the utilization of manual labor only, without the use of sophisticated machinery, since it did not exist. The Pyramids were constructed in Egypt during 2800-2400 BC and may be considered as the first large structure construction ever. The Great Wall of China that was constructed around 200 BC is considered another achievement of ancient civil engineering. -
20 BCE
Highway System Throughout Europe
Romans, being master civil engineers, built a large road system that went throughout Europe. -
First Use of the Word "Civil Engineering"
in the 18th century that the term civil engineering was firstly used independently from the term military engineering -
First Engineering School Ever
École des Ponts ParisTech was a university in France that taught engineering. -
First Civil Engineer
The First Civil Engineer was an Englishman, John Smeaton. -
Workplace in the 1800's
In the 1800's of Civil Engineering, they worked on big buildings with no straps, or helmets. They also worked on skyscrapers, with no protection. -
First Private College that Taught Engineering in the U.S.
The first private college in the United States that included Civil Engineering as a separate discipline was Norwich University -
First Engineering Society
The American Society of Civil Engineers is the first national engineering society in the United States. -
Empire State Building was Built by Engineers
The Empire State Building was made by Civil Engineers, and now it is known as one of the nicest builds in America. -
The First Nuclear Power Plant is Built
The first nuclear power plant was invented, -
Modern Day Earnings
Today, Civil Engineers earn about $91,790 a year, give or take with experience.
