List of Contributions

My recommendation is simple: that the construction industry, starting with the ASCE, adopt a set of life-saving rules similar to other high-risk industries. ------------------------------ Mitch Winkler P.E.(inactive), M.ASCE Houston, TX ------------------------------

My simple understanding of the recent Supreme Court decision is that it narrows the definition of wetlands. This action will increase the scope for development and work for civil engineers by association. It is hard to argue that destroying wetlands is a sustainable action. At the highest level, actions ...

What do others think about the new format? Not to bias... I know the changes to the Civil Engineering magazine are well-intended and followed a well-considered process, but I find the new format distracting and difficult to read. There are too many colors and boxes and lines. Furthermore, I find ...

I'm curious about this community's views on board certification for CE specializations. Board certification was the topic of a recent Source article. I'm open to certification but question if the initiative has been fully thought through. My online response is below for interest. I think there also ...

I do not have any direct experience with the US construction industry. My sense is that the construction industry does not have a good safety record and the construction industry is a large and complex ship to turn. Ideally, the ASCE through it advocacy and members would be a strong driver for improvement, ...