Current Trends in Civil Engineering

Current Trends in Civil Engineering - Current Trends in Civil Engineering

The  intention  of  this  introductory  paper  is  to  demonstrate emerging  themes  and  approaches  within  the  civil  engineering  profession. With this introduction to the first issue of “Current Trends in Civil Engineering”, emphasis is placed on the challenges that have arisen, as suggested from the title itself. The journal reveals an ambition to approach the issue of “current trends”, as they are precisely faced by this discipline. Currently, the profession is  provoked  to  face  the  increasing  demands  of  modern  societies  including  multilayered  public  infrastructure  and  housing  for  a  constantly rising population, while at the same time targeting financial viability and energy consumption. The aforementioned requirements  and conditions  are proving to be a great  challenge  and  require  further  innovation  in  the  construction  industry. 

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