Shannon in front of the locks, where the slide gates will go. I attended the National Ports and Harbor Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers - Coasts, Oceans, Port, and River Institute annual spring meeting in Panama City,… Continue Reading
It’s been a long, snowy winter for Anchorage. Even for those who can claim to have been born and raised in Alaska. The record snowfall for a winter season in Anchorage is 133 inches - over 11 feet of snow… Continue Reading
On the morning of November 5, 2009, I woke up to my phone ringing. It’s never a good sign when your boss is calling you in the wee hours of the morning, and that was the case that day. Whatcom… Continue Reading
In memoriam June 27, 1924 – January 5, 2012. We lost an icon in the field of professional land surveying last month. In researching his life to share with readers on this blog post, I had the opportunity to learn… Continue Reading
A topping out ceremony is held when the last beam is placed on a new bridge or building. Iron workers attach an evergreen tree and a flag, paint the final beam, autograph it, and then hoist it into place and… Continue Reading