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Timber Construction Using CLT
Since I started my career in 2005, there has been talk of a new approach to mass timber construction known as CLT (cross laminated timber). Cross Laminated Timber has been around in Europe since the early 2000’s. European designers have…
An Engineer’s Journey to Machu Picchu
Learning is Part of the Job One of the best aspects of being a professional engineer is that we continuously learn about engineering and our world. Reid Middleton recently began work on a project in Peru, and after we visited…
In today’s age of mergers and acquisitions, why remain an independent company?
With October 2016 having been the busiest month ever for domestic mergers and acquisitions and the upward trend expected to continue, according to Deloitte, what are the benefits of not joining the M&A bandwagon? Mergers and acquisitions take place for…
One engineer’s career path from government to consultant
It all began a few years ago - the growing battle in my stomach between making a career and life change by leaving the federal government and going to the private sector or stay with the comfortable career path and…
Gratitude
With our deepest gratitude to our wonderful clients and our amazing staff, as another Thanksgiving weekend has come to a close, not only are our bellies full, but our hearts and minds as well. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we…
Designing for Pure Water on a Submarine
When I was a kid (we won’t go into how many scores of years ago that was!) I remember marveling at the crud (okay,”scale”) that would build up on the bottom of my Mom’s teapot after gallons and gallons of…
Driveway Access Management at Roundabouts
When people who plan roadway networks discuss access management, they are typically referring to the programmatic control of the location, spacing, design, and operation of driveways, median openings, interchanges, and street connections to a roadway (as defined in the Transportation…
Before Boating Season Ends – Check Out These Fabulous Marinas!
The weather is cooling and the leaves are turning their vibrant fall colors. Our warm and sunny fall days are numbered so it’s last call to get out on the water. While the summer boating season has come to an…