An introductory guide to online engineering degrees programs

This article article attempts to give the necessary information for those planning to pursue an online degree in engineering. Provides detailed analysis of the different programs, registration tips and an active discussion forum on the topic.

Written on September 25, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Education | 1 comment

An engineer’s guide to LEED and LEED accreditation

The LEED accreditation is the highest valued environmental accreditation and its importance cannot be undervalued in the coming years. Today most companies are audited for compliance to green initiatives. There are stringent rules to comply with the green regulations and any failure can lead to huge fines. With more and more companies resorting to go green, the LEED accreditation will only gain further importance. LEED accreditation is in its nascent stage yet over 75,000 professionals have been accredited so far.

Written on September 18, 2009 | Posted in Career | 3 comments

I Know It When I See It

The key to design is to “see” the project through the customer’s eyes.

Written on September 15, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

GRE Tips – Tackling the Issue and Argument essays

GRE tips and techniques to help you maximize your scores in the issue and Argument essays

Written on September 13, 2009 | Posted in Education | Be the first to comment

Does Your Company Need A Data Czar?

Darron Pustam discusses the idea of effectively integrating all of your firm’s technologies under one umbrella that will undoubtedly save you time and money.

Written on September 10, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 2 comments

Life Cycle of a Highway

Why does a highway need to be rebuilt?

Written on September 9, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Building the Tallest Building in America – The Chicago Spire

Project Spotlight:
Chicago has always been a city of tall buildings with the Sears Tower still boasting as the tallest building in America – years after it was constructed. This long rein of the Sears Tower will soon change after the completion of the Chicago Spire, a 150-floor residential building.

Written on September 9, 2009 | Posted in Projects | Be the first to comment

Watch where you dig. A look at the Lake Peigneur drilling disaster

Watch where you dig engineers. A look at the Lake Peigneur drilling disaster

Written on September 9, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Challenge your brain – Boys vs. Girls jigsaw puzzle

A team of 6 girls and 4 boys put together a 2200-piece jigsaw puzzle in 4 hours. The same jigsaw puzzle was put together in 8 hours by a team of two girls and five boys.

Who are better at putting jigsaw puzzles together, boys or girls, and by how much?

Written on September 3, 2009 | Posted in Discussions | 5 comments

Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 1/3

Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world’s most groundbreaking technology. For generations, Carthage defined power, strength and ingenuity, but by the third century B.C., the empire’s existence was threatened by another emerging superpower, Rome. However, when the Romans engineered [...]

Written on September 3, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment