What is Engineering Design?
Engineering design is all around us. It has been used to create everything from the chair you may be sitting on, to the device you are using right now to…
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4 Project Management Habits Anyone Can Adopt
Few people are as focused, organized, and goal-oriented as project managers. The secret of their mental and emotional discipline is a series of project management habits that anyone can adopt.…
3 Keys to Successful Project Management
Successful project management can be the difference between outstanding results and a project filled with disagreement and delays. From guidelines to a solid kickoff meeting to a simple way to…
What is the Engineering Design Process?
The engineering design process is a crucial concept to understand engineering and the engineering mindset. However, people doing research on the Internet may find it strange that there are different…
The Amazing History Behind Roman Bridges
While bridges are structures essential to modern life, their origins date back to antiquity. Egyptians, Minoans, and Assyrians developed techniques to build bridges. However, it was with the Romans that…
What Is Portland Cement?
People tend to use the terms “cement” and “concrete” interchangeably; however, they are different materials. Cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mix of aggregates and paste.…
What Is Tilt-Up Construction?
The term “tilt-up” was coined in the 1940’s to refer to a construction method that is quick and cost-effective and eliminates the formwork that is necessary for pour-in-place concrete walls.…
5 Characteristics of a Great Project Manager
What are the most important qualities a project manager must have? Project management is a complex discipline that requires both a hands-on inclination and a knack for abstract thought. Although…
The Golden Gate Bridge, a Photogenic Marvel of Engineering
The Golden Gate Bridge is an achievement of civil engineering. When it opened great acclaim on May 27, 1937, it was the world’s longest suspension bridge, and still stands as…
Brunelleschi’s Dome, a Feat of Engineering Design
Filippo Brunelleschi is one of the earliest heroes of Engineering Design. Read on to discover how he accomplished the construction of the Dome of the Florence cathedral, a formidable achievement…
What Is a Project?
Most people believe they have a basic understanding of what a project is. After all, the term is commonly used in a wide array of situations, from building bridges to…
The Fascinating History of Concrete
From small, domestic jobs to massive projects, concrete is everywhere. In fact, it’s the most widely used construction material in the world, In strictly technical terms it consists of a…
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