Monthly Archives: July 2015
Architectural Disasters
July 14, 2015
While looking for inspiration, I came across this infographic sent for inclusion a few months back from Tor Coatings. I try not to make it too easy for the…Read More
Introducing: BIM2050
July 13, 2015 2
Last week I got an unexpected e-mail (actually; I got a few, but that’s a story for another time). It was to introduce me to the BIM2050 group; the CIC’s tendrils into the future- looking to establish what engineering…Read More
Disrupting Construction
July 10, 2015
A good few weeks ago now I suspended my disbelief and took the opportunity to pretend civil engineering is just as full of young and trendy start-ups as those cool cats at silicone valley. BaseStone’s second…Read More
Future of Design North 2015: Part 1
July 9, 2015 1
With a quote from Prince Phillip about how the world that surrounds us is the vision of architects and engineers, the IABSE Future of Design North started off as it meant to continue; celebrating…Read More
Getting Inclusive About Global Mobility
July 8, 2015
One of those lies we tell children growing up to be civil engineers is that the career is an international one. Of course, it’s not a complete fiction- I do know a few engineers who have left the rule of…Read More
Engineering Is Art: 250 – 299
July 7, 2015 2
Over a year ago, I decided that I had too much spare time, and though “let’s find an engineering picture for every workday”. The purpose is long forgotten, but who needs a reason to enjoy some…Read More
Engineers: Become A TV Star
July 6, 2015
Every now and again I get my ego stroked by someone who thinks my blog is important enough to be a credible news outlet for their latest promotion; it’s touching, and just one of many reasons…Read More
Don’t Block Out Our Structures!
July 3, 2015
Fun fact- the Wikimedia Foundation is my charity of choice of regular donations. Sure, Wikipedia isn’t perfect; I’ve seen my fair share of mistakes, and some of the world’s finest engineers are remembered…Read More
Engineers: Fill In Your LinkedIn Profile
July 2, 2015
Following a random series of events, I found myself talking with a hiring manager last week. It was a fairly enlightening experience- I already had some experience as an interviewer; but I’d never had…Read More
