April 2007

A New Slant
By Matt Jackson, P.E., Atila Zekioglu, P.E., S.E., Edwin Shlemon, P.E., S.E., and Curis Mayes, P.E.

Building Retrofits: Breathing New Life into Existing Structures
By Clifford Schwinger, P.E.

Constructability: A Design Philosophy to Build On
By David I. Ruby, P.E., S.E., Jay Ruby, P.E., AND Brian M. Volpe, P.E., S.E.
The concept of constructability can help bring civil/structural engineering professionals back to their original roles of developer, designer, and builder. (148 KB)

Facing the Storm
By Lawrence G. Griffis, P.E.

Finding Your Inner Marketer
By Anne Scarlett
Contribute to your firm's marketing efforts by tapping into your personal strengths.

Getting Started with Cable-Net Walls
By Aaron Mazeika, P.E., and Kieran Kelly-Sneed, P.E.

NASCC Exhibitors

Quality Corner: All Certification Programs are not Equal
By Brian Miller
Several certification programs are available for fabricators, but each one has its own nuances. Here's an overview of the major differences.

Something Old, Something New
By Ahmad Rahimian, PH.D., P.E., S.E., and Yoram Eilon, P.E.