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 […]

Developing a Plan B When Giving Engineering Presentations

  The mutter of the crowd begins to subdue as the moderator asks people to settle into their seats for the next engineering presentation.  After a brief intro, the presenter steps to the front of the room.  After a smooth speech introduction, the speaker is just going to his first slide when the projector light […]