Five Tips for an Effective PowerPoint Presentation
The design choices made in a PowerPoint can have a dynamic impact on the quality of your presentation and the communication of a concept. An engaging PowerPoint presentation coupled with ...
The September Ethical Dilemma: Building Bridges
Engineer Craig is employed by UVW Consultants, a major structural engineering firm, and is acting project manager for the construction of a bridge. After completing his work on the bridge, Craig leaves the firm and associates ...
September Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will you fail this fall? Take the engineering pop quiz and find out! Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Can Plans and Drawings be Copyrighted?
Engineering plans and drawings involve considerable work and may take months and years to develop. Understandably, many engineering professionals are interested in protecting them and may wonder ...
The August Ethical Dilemma: Board Member Seeking Work
Engineer Heidi serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of a college in a medium-sized city. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the city money, and the city has agreed ...
August Pop Quiz for Engineers
Beat the summer heat with a good score on August’s engineering pop quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Understanding Construction Contracts
A construction contract is a legally binding contract between an owner and a builder that defines compensation and how that compensation will be distributed during or after the completion of a ...
The July Ethical Dilemma: Referral Fees
Engineer Ralph receives an unsolicited letter from a local, medium-sized general contractor. The contractor wishes to associate his firm with Ralph’s engineering firm, wherein he will refer clients to Ralph, and asks ...
July Pop Quiz for Engineers
Celebrate Independence…and hopefully celebrate a good score on today’s quiz. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise
Negotiating a pay raise with your employer can be one of the more stressful experiences in your career. But, the ask could result in a positive pay off. The reasons for a pay raise vary from individual to individual. ...