Similar to becoming a licensed professional engineer, is becoming licensed as a professional surveyor (P.S.). The process is similar; however the second exam in the licensure process is the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS). This exam is offered in April and October. Once you are granted licensure by your jurisdiction, you may use the [...]
Here is a video we found from “Osman C.” posted by EatRiceEveryday on YouTube that answers the question, “If I have to be an engineer, which one would I rather be?” The choices given are astronautical engineer, agricultural engineer, chemical engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, geological engineer, industrial engineer, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, and nuclear [...]
Reed Construction Data has announced that they are releasing a report of over 18,000 proposed infrastructure projects (includes repairing roads, bridges, & schools) across the United States that have been designated as “ready to go” by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Projects in their report are said to “meet local infrastructure needs, contribute to local economic development goals and have [...]
The impact of the new 2008 Chicago Stormwater Management Ordinance which just took affect January 1, 2008 is already being seen in a new parking lot at U.S. Cellular Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox.The new, 265,000-square-foot (more than 6 acres) permeable paving parking lot is expected to substantially reduce the amount [...]
On March 31, 2008, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued revised regulations governing compensatory mitigation for authorized impacts to wetlands, streams, and other waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. These regulations are designed to improve the effectiveness of compensatory mitigation to replace lost aquatic resource functions [...]
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is made up of approximately 34,600 Civilian and 650 military members. Their military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters. Their diverse workforce of biologists, engineers, geologists, hydrologists, natural resource managers and other professionals meets the [...]
