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Balancing Progress with Environmental Responsibility
Engineering has long been a driver of progress, shaping the infrastructure that supports modern life. However, this progress does not come without environmental consequences. The construction and engineering industry contributes to 39% of global CO₂ emissions and...
Spring Challenges in Construction: A Senior Project Engineer’s Perspective
Spring is here, which means construction projects are picking up again. Warmer weather helps, but unpredictable rain and cold snaps can make scheduling tricky. Some days, it feels like Mother Nature is working against us. Greg Smothers, a Senior Project Engineer, has...
How to Tell If Your Child Will Become an Engineer
It starts subtly. One day, you notice your child stacking their snack crackers into a precise, load-bearing structure instead of simply eating them. Another day, they spend hours rearranging LEGO pieces until their tower meets an unspoken structural integrity...
Beyond the 9-to-5: How Passion and Play Transform Communities
Sports and recreation are more than just hobbies; they’re transformative tools that build stronger communities, foster personal growth, and promote physical and mental well-being. Across the nation, volunteers dedicate countless hours to making these opportunities...
An Engineer’s Guide to the Perfect Gift
It’s me, Mr. X., your friendly neighborhood (anonymous) engineer—still with full access to our blog! I’m back with another dose of edutainment. February finds me in a state of cautious optimism. The frigid Kentucky winter has not yet bested me, though my driveway has...
Engineering New Year’s Resolutions: Growing Personally and Professionally in 2025
The start of a new year often brings reflection and a renewed commitment to self-improvement. For engineers, personal and professional growth go hand in hand, as a more well-rounded individual is often a more effective problem-solver, collaborator, and innovator. With...
Building a Resilient Team: Insights from Engineering Leadership
In today’s dynamic work environment, cultivating a resilient team—one that is both flexible and adaptable—is essential for sustained success. Research underscores the significance of adaptability in the workplace. For instance, a McKinsey survey highlights that 26% of...
Unsung Roadway Marvels: The Innovations Behind Our Daily Commute
Every day, millions traverse highways, cross bridges, and navigate city streets, often without a second thought about the intricate engineering that makes such journeys possible. Behind the scenes, a myriad of innovations ensures our commutes are safe, efficient, and...
An Engineer’s Guide to A New Year’s Resolution
As the world prepares to bid farewell to one calendar year and embrace the next, most people mark the occasion with champagne toasts, confetti showers, and optimistic promises they have no intention of keeping. Meanwhile, somewhere in a meticulously organized...
Engineers as Civic Leaders: The Vital Role of Engineers in Community Engagement
Engineers are often seen as problem solvers, planners, and designers, but their expertise extends far beyond blueprints and technical drawings. In communities across the country, engineers are playing pivotal roles as civic leaders, helping to shape the futures of the...
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