The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering – Ep 038
Freepik In this episode, we talk to Ricky McLain, P.E., SE, who is the Senior Technical Director at Tall Wood, WoodWorks about mass timber in structural engineering — what it is, some of the common pitfalls for mass timber projects, and how structural engineers can play a significant role in setting a mass timber project […]
Who Are Quantity Surveyors and Why Are They Important?
Civil engineering is a discipline many people are not really familiar with. This is a real shame since civil engineering impacts our society so much. Namely, it comprises various professions, including structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction management, and transportation engineers. One particularly interesting area is quantity surveying, a profession that blends engineering, construction, and […]
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur with this One Simple Step
When I started my engineering career, I worked hard to understand and apply engineering principles and processes required to prepare deliverables in a technically correct and efficient manner. I consider myself a good engineer. There was a time I believed the work should speak for itself. Being an introvert by nature, I don’t like to […]
The First Step to a more Stable Engineering Career in 2018
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in January 2016 the median number of years wage and salary workers had been with their then-current employers was 4.2. This was down from a median number of 4.6 years in 2014. What does this tell us? The era of working for 20 years at one company […]
