10 Ways Land Surveyors Help After the Storm
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2017 was the costliest year in recorded history for natural disasters in the United States. A new NOAA report reveals that…
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Florida building code is strict and growing more so. However, property damage from severe weather still grows into the billions when a major threat hits land. Florida architect continuing education helps…
DetailsHow Severe Weather Affects the Future of Building Codes
Florida building code is a living thing. It responds to new technology and knowledge about weather events. It adapts to how the built environment reacts to technology and procedures. It…
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Lessons from the Most Influential Women Engineers
Engineering is slowly but surely becoming a more welcoming environment for women, but there’s still much work to be done. That’s why some of the most powerful and influential…
DetailsEthics in Continuing Education for Engineers
Engineering touches the lives of every person in America and in many parts of the world. Its ability to affect the quality of life makes ethics in engineering a primary…
DetailsThe State of Women in STEM Careers
There is still a long way to go before women in engineering begin to approach equal representation. In 2012, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers observed: “Engineering still needs more…
Details4 Ways to Attract More Women to Engineering
You would think that in the 21st century, the struggle for gender equality would be relegated to history. That is not so, especially not as it applies to the career…
Details4 Ways Architects Sharpen Skills for a More Productive Career
You’re a gifted designer, but what about your goal-setting and negotiation skills? Maybe you’re a great communicator in person, but your written communication skills aren’t so great. Even the best…
DetailsArchitecture and its Effect on Mood and Physical Well-Being
Building materials, lighting, ventilation and the use of space can all affect the mood and physical well-being of building occupants. Design can influence the productivity level of people working in…
DetailsAs Storm Activity Worsens, Safe Rooms are on the Rise
The concept of a safe room or panic room is experiencing a revival, but it might not be for reasons that you think. No one has discovered a vaccination or…
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