Successful Application of Cloud Computing in Engineering – Roel Construction

We recently featured a highly insightful article on the benefits of cloud computing for engineering companies. Based on the discussions and emails, most people do agree that cloud computing does provide a better alternative for engineering companies in that their IT budgets are greatly reduced and productivity is enhanced. It is not surprising that a [...]

Written on September 26, 2010 | Posted in Articles | Be the first to comment

Project Spotlight: The Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel is a 31.4 mi undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent near Dover in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais near Calais in northern France. The tunnel goes beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point, the Channel Tunel is 246 ft deep. Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project [...]

Written on September 15, 2010 | Posted in Articles,Projects,Videos | Be the first to comment

Santa Clara University offers courses in Renewable Energy

SANTA CLARA, CALIF — Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering is now offering a Renewable Energy Certificate for engineering graduate students. The certificate helps engineers in the semiconductor field prepare for one of the fastest growing sectors in world – alternative energy. “For the first time, Santa Clara University is offering that opportunity to students [...]

Written on September 11, 2010 | Posted in Education,Press Releases | Be the first to comment

5 Famous Moments of Genius

We have all had those moments. Those intense moments when a sudden gush of energy propels your brain into overdrive, creating a delightful mental sensation and voila; an idea is born or a solution to a problem is achieved. Some have termed this moment as the Eureka moment, named after a bathtub utterance by a [...]

Written on September 4, 2010 | Posted in Articles,TOP 10 | 2 comments