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Performance-Based Design (PBD) is a relatively new and powerful approach to structural engineering born from ongoing efforts to resolve the differences between the actual observed performance and the expected performance…
Read MoreEngineers and those associated with the land development industry are often called upon to assist a developer/builder client during the due diligence phase of a project in assessing the feasibility…
Read MoreThis tool discusses the value of learning from project experience and outlines some ways that firms can implement lessons learned processes. Design work, like most things, benefits from constant learning.…
Read MoreThe sample correspondence contained within this tool is intended to be sent to the Client, Owner, Subconsultant, Building Official, Employee etc. in order to keep them informed about a certain…
Read MoreWith the advent of computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc., the use of various means of communication has surged. This has been exacerbated following the pandemic with more and more employees…
Read MoreThis project Status Report is intended to be sent to the Client, the owner, and any other stakeholder or project participant who should be kept informed about the project status. …
Read MoreGrowth and job satisfaction of employees is an important objective of any professional organization. Robust two-way communication between the employee and the employer foster both. Open and frank communications are…
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CASE Tool 7-2: Fee Development Being adequately compensated for the effort and value added to a project by the structural engineer is an essential element of the consulting structural engineering…
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CASE Tool 5-3: Managing the Use of Computer Software in the Structural Engineering Office Computers. engineering software and BIM modeling software are used in most structural engineering offices. It is…
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CASE Tool 3-1: A Risk Management Program Planning Structure Risk in our business can come from many sources. The firm that is able to identify risks before they occur and…
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