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The January Ethical Dilemma: Referring Work to a Former Firm

Engineer Albert, principal in ABC Engineers, P.A., retires and sells his stock to ABC. He takes a 25% down payment with the remaining balance to be paid over a period of five years. After retirement, he offers his services to various clients as an advisory consultant—one who is not involved in design or planning, but rather assists them in decision-making.

By |2023-12-22T14:33:42-06:00January 16th, 2023|Ethical Dilemma|24 Comments

5 Ways Engineers Are Protected by Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance

The primary coverage provided under an E&O policy is liability arising from mistakes made in the professional services that you offer. This can be a small dispute with a contractor or a big mistake that results in millions of dollars of damages.

By |2023-06-27T16:19:23-06:00December 30th, 2022|Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments

The November Ethical Dilemma: Grandfathered Projects Have It Easier

Engineer Troy serves as a director of a building department in a major city. Troy has been concerned that as a result of a series of budget cutbacks and more rigid code enforcement requirements, the city has been unable to provide...

By |2023-03-27T14:59:21-06:00November 14th, 2022|Ethical Dilemma|21 Comments

Asphalt Roads Are Actually Not Paved With Asphalt

Asphalt may sound like a relatively modern invention, but the first recorded use of asphalt in a road was actually in Babylon in 615 B.C.E., where asphalt and burned brick were used to pave a procession street during the reign of King Nabopolassar, according to NAPA.

By |2023-02-17T11:53:46-06:00July 1st, 2022|Tuesday Tidbits|1 Comment

The London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down (But it Has Been Rebuilt Many Times)

For the past 2,000 years, the position of the London Bridge has remained a nexus for economic development, although its physical construction has changed several times. The London Bridge as we know it today spans the River Thames, connecting two vibrant neighborhoods—London and Southwark.

By |2023-02-22T09:18:12-06:00June 6th, 2022|Tuesday Tidbits|8 Comments