Video: An introduction to LEED

Quick overview of LEED, the LEED certification process, and the LEED exams. Great explanation if you’re not already a LEED expert.

Written on December 29, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Videos | No comment

10 essential networking tips

An insightful list of 10 often-overlooked networking basics. A must for job seekers and serious-minded professionals looking to cultivate long-lasting and productive relationships.

Written on December 23, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Career | No comment

Guide to help you prepare for the most common types of interviews

Some of the most common interviewing techniques you will encounter in your job search.

Written on December 21, 2009 | Posted in Career | No comment

An engineer’s guide to managing project changes

Upfront project scope definition is critical. However, it is unrealistic to expect that once a project is defined, the project will not change in scope, cost, or schedule. Change is inevitable. So, change has to be embraced and properly managed. Agreeing to how changes will be handled is an important part of scope definition and contract negotiations.

Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in Career, Projects | 1 comment

Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 3/3

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 December 14, 2009 | Posted in Videos | No comment

10 common interviewing techniques used by engineering companies

A must read for all job seekers. Provides an informative list of ten common interviewing techniques and highlights crucial insights on how to research for and approach interviews.

Written on December 13, 2009 | Posted in Career | No comment

Taking advantage of new opportunities in uncertain economic times

An engineer’s guide pointing out alternatives to engineering and how to take advantage of opportunities while planning for the future.

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

Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 2/3

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 December 5, 2009 | Posted in Videos | No comment

Outsourcing That’s In

CivilEngineeringCentral.com contributor Bryan Jay Burke discusses the issue of “Outsourcing” of engineering. He views outsourcing/subcontracting as a viable option for meeting staffing needs. It is something that every firm should have in its toolbox to face the economy

Written on December 2, 2009 | Posted in Career, Projects | No comment

Top 10 remarkable engineers of all time

TOP 5 most remarkable engineers.
Their contributions were noble and genius without which mankind would not have turned out the way it did.

Written on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Articles | 3 comments