Abstract Nanotechnology can be seen in the field of biomedical, electronics robotics. In civil engineering it has applications in concrete for reducing segregation, use of copper nano-particles in low carbon content, the utilization of nano-sensors in development is amazing. The present paper surveys the utilization of nanotechnology in the field of structural building and development. Additionally, unique accentuation is set on the future utilization of nanotechnology in geotechnical designing. The nanotechnology can be used to develop a novel, smart, eco- and environment- friendly construction material towards in civil engineering. The goal of this review is to inspect the part of nanotechnology in structural designing applications. Additionally, it shows the utilization of instruments to achieve material properties of nano-scale. Moreover, it has been finding that better understanding and designing of complex structures made by concrete, steel or composite materials at nano-level. This paper also shows the relevance of nanotechnology in the region of cement based materials, their composites Keywords: Nanotechnology; Nano-sensors, Carbon nano-tubes, Polymer Nano-Composites, Nano-sensors