Memorial Day 2016
Construction Administration & Management – What It’s Really Like
Early in my civil engineering career, when I heard the words construction administration, an image that came to mind was standing in the sun on a warm summer day observing as excavators, 'dozers, and graders built something in the dirt… Continue Reading
National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. It is a great time to get out and ride, either for leisure or as part of our commutes. Biking is a fun way to explore our communities and keep our bodies healthy. Cycling is… Continue Reading
Designing Waterfront Parks in Western Washington – An Interview with Jim Brennan, President of JA Brennan Associates
How did JA Brennan get started designing waterfront parks? What was the motivation? I was really most interested in waterfront design because I am active with all kinds of water recreation. That is my personal passion for my free time;… Continue Reading
New Technology in Structural Design: Improving Old Buildings
This is the second in a two-part series; in case you missed it, here is part 1. The use of technological advancements in structural analyses and measurements helps us better understand the structural systems that we are designing. Better understanding… Continue Reading