This week, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. with fellow leaders from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and meet with Senator Katie Britt during a luncheon. It was an energizing reminder of why ABC’s advocacy matters — and just how much is at stake for our industry right now.
1. What motivated you to pursue professional registration? My first degree was in geology, and I started working in the geotechnical field because it was the only job I could find due to the economy when I graduated in 1982. As an entry level technician,
1. You recently obtained your PE license – congratulations! How did the team here help you get across the finish line? The team helped me by reviewing reports, answering technical questions, and giving me exposure to real-world problems that helped me internalize what I was
1. You just passed the PE exam and are now working toward the experience milestones to obtain your PE. What motivated you to take this step in your career? I chose to take this step because I saw it as an important milestone in order
1. What is one fundamental engineering principle that has remained constant despite the massive shifts throughout the years? Based on my four decades of experience, I’ve found that successful geotechnical engineering always comes back to the same core ideas: using sound judgement, taking the time
1. You are the youngest PE we have on staff. Congratulations! This means you’ve achieved PE status early in your career. What was your strategy for balancing the required experience hours with the intense study needed for the exam? I believe industry experience is critical, especially
Ths year our team in Louisville, KY, kicked off Special Inspections for Phase II of the Paddy’s Run Flood Pump Station Capacity Upgrade. The Pump Station Upgrade is a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing Louisville’s flood protection system
Ths year our team in Louisville, KY, kicked off Special Inspections for Phase II of the Paddy’s Run Flood Pump Station Capacity Upgrade. The Pump Station Upgrade is a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing Louisville’s flood protection system
In light of two recent awards, we’ve been taking stock of where we are now and where we have been during the last 26 years. We’re thrilled to share that for the third year in a row, Building & Earth has been named to the ENR Top 500 List and the inaugural UAB Fast 40 Listing! We’d like to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and shared vision of the people who propel us forward. These awards are a result of how they show up every day.
Building & Earth is committed to fostering the growth of future engineering professionals through partnerships with several universities, including the Civil Engineering Departments of Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
