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
Why does a highway need to be rebuilt?
Building the Tallest Building in America – The Chicago Spire
Project Spotlight:
Chicago has always been a city of tall buildings with the Sears Tower still boasting as the tallest building in America – years after it was constructed. This long rein of the Sears Tower will soon change after the completion of the Chicago Spire, a 150-floor residential building.
Watch where you dig. A look at the Lake Peigneur drilling disaster
Watch where you dig engineers. A look at the Lake Peigneur drilling disaster
CivilEngineering Central.com’s 1st Annual “Best Civil Engineering Firm Logo” Contest
Nominate your company for CivilEngineering Central.com’s 1st Annual “Best Civil Engineering Firm Logo” Contest.