Posts Tagged ‘Civil Engineering’
Employee Spotlight – Jesse Brownlee
“I don’t have a favorite project because they all have been great in their own way. I used to travel to multiple jobs in a day and I enjoyed that because I was going to different jobsites and doing different tasks. It was great because I did a wide variety of things and met a lot of different people in one day. “
Read MoreBest Practices for Building a Community Engagement Plan
Community engagement during construction projects is essential. When done correctly, it creates a harmonious relationship between the construction team and the community. It also promotes transparency and often addresses concerns early in a project when they have a higher likelihood of resolution. Engagement enhances safety, supports local commerce, and it ultimately contributes to the successful…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Highlighting Minnesota’s Need for Bridge Construction
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that the state boasts more than 20,000 bridges. Among these, a significant portion are identified as requiring repairs. Data from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) indicates that nearly 600 bridges are classified as structurally deficient. Efforts by the state and other government entities to address these…
Read MoreDigital Delivery Methods in Transportation
Transportation departments across the nation are actively pursuing the implementation of digital delivery methods for their construction projects. This innovative approach aims to provide users with the ability to visualize plans through an accurate, three-dimensional model, eliminating the need to reference traditional two-dimensional paper plans in pdf format. The utilization of 3D models presents a distinct…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Taylor Engstrom
“I ensure construction projects are being compliant with their various environmental requirements.”
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Tom Villar
Trying to mitigate differences between the contractor and owner are some of the toughest challenges I have been faced with.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Jake Samuelson
“Becoming the lead field person was new territory for me. I was able to excel in that role and it helped confirm that I was in the right line of work.” – Jake Samuelson Getting to Know Jake Samuelson Q: How long have you been with the company? A: I have worked for PE Services…
Read MoreQuality of CADD Work
An Overlooked Key to Success? Computer-Aided Drafting & Design has been integral to the continued development of Civil Engineering and Construction for nearly four decades. Even though there are numerous software programs that contribute to the creation, modification, and optimization of design through computer-assisted means, the primary ones we think of today are programs that…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Andrew Gunnink
“With an eye towards quality, I’ve been able to combine my background in engineering and construction to efficiently identify problems or conflicts on a project.” – Andrew
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Tiffany Zopfi
“This is not a ‘fake it till you make it’ industry. You have to know what you’re doing out in the field and be able to explain why.”
– Tiffany