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Are you looking to start an engineering firm, but skeptical about all of the risks that come with it?  Below we talk about the old way compared to the new way of starting an engineering firm, and give away the blueprint and infrastructure to do it.  So, stop talking about it and start DOING it, NOW!

Civil engineering is an ever-changing industry. With advancements in technology, we've seen the civil engineering field evolve from working solely with concrete to now designing and building everything from bridges to buildings.

From 3D printing to automated machines (aka robots), civil engineers are no longer just sitting at a desk drawing on paper - they're running around a construction site using their brains and hands. 

Here are 10 ways that technology has impacted how civil engineers work today.

1) Using drones for surveying land

2) Designing structures with CAD software

3) Enabling remote sensing via cloud technologies 

4) Connecting devices in cities- Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled sensors

5) The use of Building Information Modeling (BMI)

6) The use of big data

7) The use and development of water conservation technology

8) Develop 3D printing solutions 

9) The use of digital marketing

Drafters have a unique combination of skills that can be utilized in many different areas. They design products, architecture, and industrial buildings for clients all around the world. Their versatility makes them ideal candidates for work in other fields as well. A career as a drafter may be both challenging and gratifying.

I used to be a mechanical engineer on salary, but I left my job because I wanted more proprietorship in my work.

For those of you who know my story, know that my loss of a salaried position was not a mutual decision.

So in other words, I was kicked out of the plane with no parachute.

We are always looking for ways to reduce risk, increase efficiency, avoid injuries, and save money. One way is by hiring a geotechnical engineer.

At PES, we have developed a competitive system for all of our employees.  This system was designed to drive the right decisions through transparency and competition.

Civil Engineering is a diverse field with many disciplines, including geotechnical. Let's explore what geotechnical engineering is and its applications.

The First Down Oil Services hydro-firing tool is patent pending and has a PE stamp from Practical Engineering Solutions. This hydro-firing head is a 2-in-1 solution that allows you to pump a full column of cement immediately after the bridge plug is confirmed set.

Over the past few months, a large area in Broussard, Louisiana has turned into a giant construction site, leaving people wondering, "What could they possibly be building?!" We're here to tell you that Ochsner Health is going into the personal protection equipment (PPE) industry and manufacturing two facilities in Louisiana.