Approved Calculators for the FE and PE Exams
For those of you planning to take the EIT or PE exam this year 2012, make sure you look at our Guide for Engineers for useful tips on studying and passing the FE exam as well as helpful information pertaining PE exam. Also note that as of the December 2011 edition of Licensure Exchange (volume 15, [...]
Civil Engineering “…The future is not what it used to be!”
“The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be.” Paul Valery Forty years ago civil engineers were concerned with issues surrounding pollution to air, water and the environment, traffic congestion, nuclear power, energy, global warming and oil shortages. Today those issues still exist while additional issues of water [...]
Unhappy Civil Engineering Employees
Over the past several years, civil engineering employers were faced with dwindling backlogs, staff layoffs, benefit plan cuts and reductions in job fees. This year, those employers are now confronted with a “new” issue: unhappy staff. The Charlotte Observer ran an AP article in January of this year. It cited study statistical findings: …only 45 [...]
ASCE awards its prestigious Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award to Sutong Bridge
RESTON, VA. — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced that the Sutong Bridge in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China has won the 2010 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award (OCEA). The Sutong Bridge, which spans the Yangtze River in China’s Jiangsu province, is the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge. With a main span measuring [...]
Shares of Jacobs Engineering rise following an upgrade by JPMorgan
One of the latest signs that engineering companies are recovering from the recession is simply the following: JPMorgan analysts upgraded Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE:JEC), one of the few publicly traded engineering companies. This positive analysis prompted the stock to rise 3.3 percent, to $45.68 during yesterday’s afternoon trading. According to the Businessweek article, the JPMorgan [...]
Career Goals: Don’t Sell Yourself Short!
I have said in the past that it is extremely important to have career goals, which act as a destination for where you are taking your career. It is important when setting your goals, to take the time to figure out exactly what you want, nothing more, and nothing less. Clearly defining your goal is [...]
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
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.
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.
Unlicensed Civil Engineers Posing as PEs
Carol Metzner, Managing Partner of CivilEngineeringCentral.com asks who is policing the civil engineering community for unlicensed civil engineers posing as PEs?
Building the Great Pyramid – 4 of 6
A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid. // Part 1 – Back – Part 4/6 – Next
Building the Great Pyramid – 3 of 6
A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid. // Part 1 – Back – Part 3/6 – Next
When “It’s Not My Problem” Becomes Your Problem
Siloed approaches to participation on a civil engineering project team usually aren’t the best technique for demonstrating value to your organization.
Third quarter engineering unemployment data show mixed trends
The unemployment rate for U.S. electrical and electronics engineers (EEs), which had jumped to a record high in the second quarter, has eased, according to third quarter data just released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the engineering profession as a whole, the rate continued to climb, but more slowly.
High Speed Rail – Can’t Get Here Fast Enough
A discussion on the state of the proposed high speed rail system. Will a system similar to China’s ever be realized in America?
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.
Life Cycle of a Highway
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