Minneapolis bridge victims seek punitive damages

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Victims of the deadly 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse took legal steps Monday to seek punitive damages against an engineering firm that evaluated the bridge’s structural integrity before it fell.

Written on June 29, 2010 | Posted in Press Releases | Be the first to comment

Spotlight Project: The Hoover Dam Bypass

I have always been a fan of the Hoover Dam, evident of this is my documented spiritual moment experience during my last visit. I am now glad to report that the Dam will soon boast an equally impressive epilogue to its already impressive history. The nearly completed Hoover Dam Bypass is a 1,060-foot, twin-rib concrete [...]

Written on June 21, 2010 | Posted in Articles | 2 comments

Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting

By Caren Dorfman, of Alco Products Co Starting April 22, 2010 the EPA’s new law aimed at lead safe work practices was put into effect. The owner of a home improvement or remodeling company will have to take a class and pass a test in order to be lead certified. Lead installers must also pass [...]

Written on June 15, 2010 | Posted in Projects | 2 comments

Can we ever end our dependence on oil?

An insightful discussion on how we can end our dependence on oil and save the planet and ourselves.

Written on June 10, 2010 | Posted in Articles | 4 comments

A critical analysis of BP’s mismanagement of the oil spill

As the BP gusher continues to spew black gold into the Gulf of Mexico, engineers everywhere cannot help but wonder why the problem is yet to be solved.  The most intriguing question thus far has been why BP continues to come up with almost laughable solutions to what has now become the worst environmental disaster [...]

Written on June 3, 2010 | Posted in Articles | 6 comments

BP disaster – Deepwater Horizon survivor Mike Williams

Occasionally, 60 minutes provides well-researched, in-depth analysis of prevailing topics. It was therefore expected that 60 minutes would eventually dive into the oily mess created by BP et al. The CBS expose paints a picture of presumably what happened through the eyes of one survivor. Mike Williams was the Chief Electronics Technician aboard the Deepwater [...]

Written on June 2, 2010 | Posted in Videos | 5 comments

KBR Awarded Development Contract for Araromi Refinery Project by FPR, Inc.

HOUSTON, Jun 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — KBR (KBR 20.53, -1.45, -6.60%) KBR will execute the Design and Early Engineering Services for a low complexity 160,000 barrels per day Greenfield refinery and marine facility estimated in excess of US$3 billion. The refinery will produce motor gasoline, automotive gas oil, kerosene and jet fuel. This work [...]

Written on June 2, 2010 | Posted in Articles,Press Releases | Be the first to comment

Engineering an Empire – France

Engineering an Empire – France

Written on June 1, 2010 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment