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Thanks for posing this question. I have been and will be continuing to follow along. ------------------------------ Trae Livick P.E., M.ASCE Civil Engineer Roanoke VA ------------------------------

We're currently working on a development site in my local area where concrete pavement seems to be the best course of action to provide a cost effective and sustainable long term driving surface for large vehicles (City Buses). Our geotechnical engineer has provided us a report including design recommendations ...

I agree with Chad Morrison and to add to it: Your supervisor may actually be busy, but not busy enough to mentor and inspire his/her staff. In my experience, I encourage my guys to take a legitimate stab (as Chad describes) at the problem at hand, and depending on the task if they're still 'spinning' ...

Kim, Thank you for pointing me to this resource. ------------------------------ Trae Livick M.ASCE Roanoke VA ------------------------------

I am curious to know if anyone has come across workshops or short courses for landscape designing. Local zoning ordinances typically require a landscape plan for buffer yards between parking lots and public ways or between different zoning districts, etc. There is typically a list of allowed species ...

Mark, That's great that you are starting to think about opening your own shop. I too am in the same mindset. In my brainstorming/research I haven't come across any 'how to' books, but rather have relied on more senior engineers and general business owners as mentors. I'm very interested to hear what ...