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
My Why: My position has allowed me to use my love for the outdoors and my degree in Geology and make a fun and rewarding career out of it. I manage geotechnical projects as well as spend a good amount of time behind the drill
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at Building & Earth? It’s important to us that we place a focus on empowering the members of our team through technology and knowledge. Our leadership team encourages continued education and professional development, because we are
For our team, dedication to both our work and the communities we live in are of the utmost importance. This year, we are proud to continue our support of Children’s Harbor and Magic Moments. Children’s Harbor is a local organization that provides children with serious
This week, March 5-11, is Women in Construction Week (sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction), so it is appropriate that we take a minute to voice our appreciation to the women of Building & Earth. We are in business today because our founder
At Building & Earth, community has several layers-the internal team, our professional relationships, our families and the cities where we live and work. Serving each of these communities is a privilege. That’s why we are proud to partner with several others in the architectural/engineering/construction community
