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Mr. Adam Moon

MR. ADAM MOON Physics, Science Olympiad and Engineering Club FAVORITE SC MEMORY Doing the science shows for the 5th graders at St. Wenceslaus with my AP Physics students. I REALLY MISS… Seeing the students and catching up on their day-to-day lives. IN MY EXTRA SPARE TIME I’M... We are building...

10 FAQs for a Property Boundary Survey quote

I get lots of phone calls from people interested in getting a Property Boundary Survey quote for their property.

How Much Does A Surveyors Real Property Report Cost?

The Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) and “spot” survey are one and the same. The term SRPR is the legal term to identify the report. The term “spot” is the layman’s term. There are many factors that can contribute to the cost of a SRPR. Some of the most common are as follows: Lot size. Typi ...

What Is the Difference Between Drafting & Architecture?

Drafting and architecture are both essential parts of building design and construction, but they are definitely not one and the same. These two equally necessary parts of the process are usually done by different people and the two jobs, although they cross paths regularly, involve many different skills and ...

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

How the Digital Twin Is Propelling Time Travel within the Power Industry

The power industry is witnessing a dramatic transformation, as wireless networking technologies improve the way it manages, optimizes, and delivers energy.

What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

A structural engineer can provide a number of services. Find out what you can expect when you hire one for your home or business.

What Do Changes in LEED Mean For Structural Engineers?

LEED has undergone an overhaul which aims to enhance sustainability codes and practices which will impact structural engineers.

How to keep civil engineers safe at work, in the field

Civil engineers face many potentially dangerous situations, from working at height to being around moving vehicles. Keeping them safe is a critical job.

Do you need a home inspector AND a structural engineer when buying a home?

Written by: Dana Pezzuti, Director, BE Structural I have worked for a structural engineering firm for the last twelve years and one question I often hear from our residential clients is- Do I need a home inspector AND a structural engineer to look at a house before purchase? The answer I give them is- Yes […]

You’re a Civil Engineer? So you want to build bridges right?

NO! Not necessarily anyway.<br>I have known that I wanted to be a civil engineer since junior year in high school, and never once did I want to design bridges (and that’s design bridges - building them...

What is Urban Planning with a Civil Engineer?

Civil Engineers focus on construction projects, while urban planning concentrates on how a construction project will fit in an urban community.

Common Mistakes Young Civil Engineers Should Watch Out For

Starting a new career is an exciting time for young civil engineers. While mistakes are sometimes unavoidable, most can be avoided by following these steps.

When should you hire a structural engineer?

Structural engineers analyze the factors that exert force upon a building and make calls about whether the structure can hold up and resist those forces.

Design and maintain infrastructure as a civil engineer

INFOGRAPHIC: How Can Civil Engineers Improve the Planet? > ENGINEERING.com

What will civil engineers do to aid our growing population in the developing world?

Materials Innovations: What is Structural Engineered Bamboo (SEB)?

Bamboo allows for a high level of processing and can be laminated for flooring, appliances, and for Structural Engineered Bamboo (SEB) structures.

Are civil engineers doing enough to account for climate change?

Are civil engineers doing enough to account for climate change? Emily Grubert, in a word, says, "No."