Top 10 remarkable engineers of all time

Top 10 most remarkable engineers of all time. Their contributions were noble and genius without which life would not have turned out the way it did.

Written on November 25, 2009 | Posted in TOP 10 | 6 comments

Project development opportunities in Africa

NAIROBI, KENYA — Themis Investments Limited (TIL) is looking to partner with experienced Engineering, Consulting and Manufacturing firms to provide Technical Assistance for Infrastructure projects in several countries in Africa.

Written on November 24, 2009 | Posted in Press Releases, Projects | No comment

Are You Delaying Taking the P.E. Test or Getting Another Certification….Why?

A helpful article by a Certified Professional Career Development Coach which gives tips on how to overcome “blocks” that lead you to postpone moving forward on getting your PE or LEED certification.

Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Career | 4 comments

The intended eradication of the Marsh Arabs using engineering

In these same Marshes so well romanticized by Maxwell, Saddam would unleash an engineering project aimed at eradicating the Marsh Arabs. After the 1991 Gulf War, Saddam devoted huge resources to draining water from these marshes to make them uninhabitable as punishment for the residents who supported the uprising against his regime after that war.

Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in Projects | No comment

10 things you MUST do before you begin searching for an engineering job

Searching for a job can sometimes be the most frustrating and disappointing process you can ever go through. This list provides the top 10 things mostly overlooked by job-seekers to make the experience more tolerable.

Written on November 11, 2009 | Posted in Career | No comment

The Most Important Challenge Facing Civil Engineering Firms Today

Tryst M. Anderson discusses the most pressing challenge facing Civil engineering firms today. He cites the changing nature of branding and how the industry is adapting as of critical importance.

Written on November 8, 2009 | Posted in Career | 1 comment

Should an engineer be an expert in one thing, or ok/good at everything?

Today’s topic is an interesting one, and depends largely on personal preference. It’s something that comes up for engineers every day: Be decent at many things, or be the absolute end-all-be-all expert in one thing? Some might respond with, “Well, how about being an expert at everything?”

Written on November 5, 2009 | Posted in Career, Discussions, Education, Lifestyle | 2 comments

Building the Great Pyramid – 6 of 6

A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid.
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Part 1 – Back – Part 6/6

Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in Videos | No comment

Building the Great Pyramid – 5 of 6

A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid.

Written on November 2, 2009 | Posted in Videos | No comment

Construction of the Burj Al Arab 3

A video analyzing the construction of the world’s tallest hotel, the Burj Al-Arab off the coast of Dubai. Rising 321 meters from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf, this sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a ‘floating’ restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to an experienced firm of British architects.

Written on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Videos | No comment