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The Unknowns Underground: Planning for Construction Surprises

Posted on April 18, 2017

By Ding Ye (PE, LEED AP, CCCA, Principal)

In an ideal world, every underground utility is accurately identified, located, and mapped before project design and construction. The reality is that this approach can be costly, and sometimes the site conditions aren’t suitable even without budget constraints. Unless absolutely… Continue Reading

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West Capitol Campus Drainage Master Plan: The Sid Snyder Way Project Part II

Posted on October 6, 2015

By Ding Ye (PE, LEED AP, CCCA, Principal)

I was honored to be involved in one of our state’s iconic campus projects and to be a part of planning its future.  This post tells the story of one civil engineer’s experience at the Capitol Campus. Project History The West… Continue Reading

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Sid Snyder Way Part I – Reflection on a Project near the Finish Line

Posted on November 18, 2014

By Ding Ye (PE, LEED AP, CCCA, Principal)

Some people might think it is strange to think of work while cruising on the Caribbean.  The blue sky and white clouds in front of the ship make the rainy days in the Puget Sound area thousands of miles away… Continue Reading

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