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Supporting Solar Energy
Alaska: a land so vast and sparsely populated it placed last in the 2015 U.S. Census Bureau’s population density calculation at 1.3 persons per square mile (49th place went to Wyoming with 6.0 persons per square mile). Known for its…
Engineers and Community Service
The primary responsibility of a Professional Engineer, according to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics, is to “hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.” Going beyond this basic responsibility to protect the public,…
Using Low Impact Development at Roundabouts Reducing stormwater impacts while building a sense of place
At Reid Middleton, we view Roundabout Design as a powerful tool to promote green infrastructure, enhance the environment, and build a community’s sense of place. For over 15 years, our design team has taken great pride in designing world class…
Data Driven Design in Civil and Structural Engineering
In early May I attended the Health Facilities Institute 28th Annual Symposium and listened to an inspiring talk by David Morgareidge and Sean Carr of Page Architects, a firm filled with cutting-edge thinkers. Their presentation was on the use of…
Becoming a Certified Project Management Professional
Great project management is key to a successful project. In addition to excellent communication skills, a project manager must have knowledge and understanding of the numerous processes needed to complete a project, from the first step of initializing and scoping,…
Taking Roadway Modeling to New Levels
Working as a transportation engineer in the Pacific Northwest has been a great gig. When I look back 10-years, as I headed home from WSU for the final time, I can honestly say that I had no idea how interesting,…
School’s Almost Out for the Summer But the Facilities Department will be Busier than Ever
Most of us remember the carefree days of summer. Even as summer was merely approaching, the pace of the school year began to decline weeks in advance, with classes that had fewer lessons and more videos. Everyone, from the students…
Lifeline System Standard for Post-Disaster Evaluation
Earthquakes are a significant natural hazard in the United States. Earthquakes are particularly impactful because a big earthquake could occur over a large geographic area and cause significant damage to structures. Other types of natural hazards, such as high wind,…