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BFW/Marcum Aviation: One Year of Growth and Expertise
It’s been one year since we kicked off our Aviation service line. Since then, we’ve added new people and taken on some great airport projects around the Southeast. Our aviation crew has decades of experience between them. We handle airport planning, environmental,...
Reimagining the Head Start Preschool: A Holistic Approach to Early Education in Paducah
The Paducah Head Start Preschool has undergone a remarkable transformation, rising from the devastation of a hurricane to become a beacon of holistic education and community support. The journey, as recounted by Donald Shively, Superintendent of Paducah Public...
An Engineer’s Guide to the Easter Bunny
There are plenty of things we engineers accept without question: Newton’s laws, the value of pi, and the fact that someone will always pull the fire alarm right before project close out. But every spring, something truly strange happens. A human-sized rabbit allegedly...
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...
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