Riddle Me This: Stones, Jars, Life, Death
You are a prisoner in a strange land. You have been sentenced to death but are being given one chance to live. The king of the land has decided to let you play a simple game to determine your fate ...
Riddle Me This: Prison Escape
A man is imprisoned in a ten-foot by ten-foot by ten-foot room. The walls are made of concrete, the floor is made out of dirt, and the only openings are a locked door and a skylight ...
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 ...
Riddle Me This: Cake Slicing
You have a delicious round birthday cake. How many equal-sized pieces can you cut the cake into by making only three straight slices with a knife and without moving any of the pieces?
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. ...
The Best Advice for Engineers
Whether by looking at historical engineering disasters for what to avoid, or by studying feats of innovative engineering successes, it is clear that as engineers, we have much to gain from the knowledge ...
COVID-19: How Engineers Can Stay Productive While Working from Home
The global COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the world into upheaval, affecting nearly every aspect of life. As stay at home orders were announced in states across America, employees and employers were forced to explore telecommuting...
The Expert Witness Gig – Is it Right for You?
Have you ever thought about working as a forensic engineer and serving as an expert witness? Forensic engineering can be a rewarding and lucrative career. Many forensic engineers work for themselves. They can ...
Riddle Me This: Halfway Glass
You are in an empty room with a glass of water. The glass is a right cylinder that looks like it is about half-full, but you are not quite sure ...
The PE Industrial Exemption: Keep it or Toss it?
A century ago, individuals could perform engineering work without providing proof of competency. This, of course, put people at great risk. In order to protect public safety, health, and welfare, the first ...