List of Contributions

I don't disagree with your sentiment. Many organizations, especially the larger ones have been burned by the press and forbid any contact with the press by employees. While this allows them to control the narrative through official outlets, it restricts the flow of information and prevents the kinds ...

This is a complicated question with multiple factors to be considered. Seasonality plays a role depending on the nature of the work to be performed, but the most important thing is for the engineering to be advanced enough to rule out major changes. This means resolving critical components of the design, ...

​This is an important topic. John makes a valid point that we often neglect true innovation in lieu of expediency. Culture change is exactly what ASCE should be promoting. Sustainability must be a cultural value. Unfortunately, we are all in business and have to consider the short term continuity of ...

​An early mentor of mine gave me sage advice that I pass on to all junior engineers. "Never be a specialist, but have a specialty." This advice has guided my career. It entails not getting so rooted in the details of one specialty, that you cannot see the larger picture of how that specialty fits with ...

I think there is a common thread in this discussion that it would benefit the profession to have a broader perspective on the primarily technical role that engineers typically play. There is a lot of discussion about expanding the engineering curriculum to include more liberal arts courses.​ Another ...