Back in the summer of 1973, I was working as a “gopher” in a small engineering firm in Moscow, Idaho, while I attended the University of Idaho. One day the boss came in and handed me a multi-page form and… Continue Reading
Large hub airports have begun implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) even before the final FAA rules come into place. Airport Directors are starting to find real operational and financial benefits to having SMS because it improves communications, understanding, cooperation, and… Continue Reading
Plan review is a needed service that helps safeguard the public’s safety by verifying that the proposed design meets the latest requirements. It’s a specialized service that requires technical expertise that is up to date with the latest engineering requirements.… Continue Reading
Happy New Year! It’s Reid Middleton’s first blog post of the year, and it seems appropriate to provide both a look back and a look to the future for Reid Middleton. Each view is filled with change. We continue an… Continue Reading
Earthquake preparation elicits a range of impressions in people. For some, it’s something important that they’ll get around to when they have time and spare money, which often means it won’t happen. Others envision it as akin to doomsday preparation… Continue Reading