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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 ...

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...

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

Open Space Agency Releases First Set of Files for the Open Source, 3D Printed Ultrascope Explorer...

If there's one field you wouldn't expect to utilize crowdsourcing, it would be space exploration. However, that's pretty much what the Open Space Agency (OSA) does.

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 ...

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 to Get Started With Welding

Whether you want to restore a car or just make your own mailbox, with the right tools and a little bit of patience, welding is surprisingly easy to pick up.

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.

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.

Brownstone Boys: When Do You Need a Structural Engineer?

Dramatically altering the structure of an old house can sometimes require the services of a structural engineer to ensure safety for your family.

Working with structural engineers during your build

A structural engineer is an essential part of your building journey, as they ensure that your home won’t be falling apart any time soon! They are responsible for things like footings, slabs, wall frames, floor frames, roof frames and the connections that hold the whole building together. They work together with your builder and …

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 […]

Is there a structural engineer in the house?

The scandal of up to forty schools in the state possibly having structural flaws underscores the naivety of some of the interactions between the state and private sector over the years. One could a…

5 Things Lego Blocks Can Teach You About Structural Engineering

Playing with Lego blocks isn't just child's play. In fact, these blocks and products present a hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of structural engineering.

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.

Commercial Buildings, Professionally Engineered, Energy Efficient

Our professionally engineered designs not only meet specific use and local code needs, but they are designed to be energy efficient and are very cost effective to produce and construction.

Be Prepared for ‘Learning on the Job,’ Says Structural Engineering Leader

Researchers find manganese oxide-coated filters remove contaminants from hospital wastewater

Researchers at Penn State have developed a water filtration system that removes contaminants and reduces toxicity in hospital wastewater.