Luke Jolley with HLE

What are some common mistaken assumptions people have about civil engineering? When does a civil engineer become a part of the design process? What advice would you give to someone who is working with a civil engineer for the first time?Civil engineers can contract directly with the project owner or through the architect. What advantages and disadvantages are there to both approaches? How do you see the field of civil engineering evolving over the next 5 to 10 years? How do you balance client desires with engineering requirements?