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There are varying opinions on which loans to pay off first. From a purely financial standpoint, it makes the most sense to pay off high interest loans, but some point out that many people gain confidence in their ability to reach a debt free point when they conquer their small loans first and are therefore ...

Your four main material systems are steel, concrete, masonry, and wood. Design courses and advanced design courses will certainly help you. Commercial buildings most often require steel and concrete knowledge with masonry required fairly regularly as well in my experience. Residential construction requires ...

It may vary depending on which branch of civil engineering you use, but here is the software I use and understand to be prevalent as a structural engineer in Michigan: For drafting: AutoCAD basically everwhere. Revit is becoming more popular. For design: RAM Structural Systems for building ...

Summary: A position with a great mentor is worth more than anything. Schooling is helpful, especially if you are focused on learning skills for the future. In my experience, a position in the field with an experienced mentor who is engaged in teaching you is worth way more than all the classes I ever ...