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Women in Engineering: Leading by Example to Drive Change

Civil + Structural Engineer

in the 1980s to study civil engineering. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree and acquiring a professional engineering license in Arizona and California, she spent more than three decades building a career in the construction industry. While rewarding, the journey hasn’t been without its share of challenges.

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Rising Stars in Civil Engineering – Emily Villines, CPSM, CPC, ACC

Civil + Structural Engineer

Vice President, Strategic Communications Calibre Engineering Highlands Ranch, CO Emily Villines has never been afraid to make waves, and has been a catalyst for change in her company, industry associations, and the public sector.

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The Rise of Electrical Engineers in Transportation Signals Industry Shift

Civil + Structural Engineer

As technology becomes more advanced and sophisticated in transportation, a new trend is emerging: the need for electrical engineering. Despite being fewer in number compared to civil engineers, the role of electrical engineers in transportation is becoming more prominent, and DRMP is at the forefront.

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Atlas Building & Civil Engineering falls victim to housing slump

Construction Enquirer

Derby-based Atlas Building & Civil Engineering has become the latest groundwork and drainage specialist to fall victim to the house building slowdown. Current owners Jamie Lord and Wayne Foster took charge of the company in 2008, when the financial crisis then dictated that a change of size and management structure.

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Henderson Engineers Hits Slam Dunk on Sustainable Design Features for Intuit Dome

Civil + Structural Engineer

National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fortunately for the oil and gas industry, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure under extreme tropical cyclones and aging issues.

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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Now, engineers can pull out a tablet, operate an unpiloted system, and gain instantaneous feedback.