The Minnesota I-35W Bridge Collapse

The I-35W Bridge was designed by the engineering firm Sverdrup & Parcel, with the blueprints receiving final certification in 1965. The structure complied with the 1961 standards of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) and the 1964 standards of the Minnesota Highway Department.

By |2023-06-27T16:23:50-06:00January 26th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|12 Comments

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