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RE: Pace of Innovation in Civil Engineering
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01-29-2020 11:16 AM
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When it comes to technology tools, we take longer than other industries to adopt them. For example, BIM. The tools for BIM have been around since the early 2000's, yet we are still living in a world where paper (PDF) plans are still dominating project construction. Yes, equipment is being used that ...
RE: Master Builder - CE as the true lead on a construction project
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12-03-2019 04:06 PM
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My degree was technically in "General Civil Engineering" from Cal Poly Pomona back in the day, although I migrated into Stormwater through the various initial internships. I agree with both Chad and Paul. The concept is great, and the idea that the role should be filled by a Civil Engineer is great, ...
RE: Best Practices of BIM Education and Talent Development in both Academic and Industry Settings
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09-11-2019 09:09 PM
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Hi Everyone, I enjoyed reading all the current responses on this topic. I must admit I haven't worked on a project that used the BIM process in quite a while and so I have a few questions to spark up more thoughtful considerations: Has there been any project fully implemented with a 3D Model ...
RE: Best Practices of BIM Education and Talent Development in both Academic and Industry Settings
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09-05-2019 11:07 AM
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BIM goes well beyond the end user and is more than just a "tool." An Architectural/Engineering degree teaches all those things you mentioned. What we haven't taught our Engineers, Surveyors, Contractors, Architects, and Owners; is collaboration. We all inevitably have different interests, but the BIM ...
RE: SE/PE exams - should buildings & bridges be separated?
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09-28-2018 11:59 AM
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I agree 110% with Samantha Jo. What are we trying to do by separating out parts of the exam? It looks to me like we are trying to make it easier to pass which is not a very good reason at all. What happened to the mantra to "Lead by Example?" It went by the wayside when corporations ignored traditional ...
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