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Instructor Spotlight: Sidney H. May, PE

Instructor Spotlight: Sidney H. May, PE

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our competitors. We have received a great deal of...

Instructor Spotlight: Sidney H. May, PE

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our competitors. We have received a great deal of...

How Professional Certifications Benefit the Ent...

Professional certifications are one way that employees can show themselves, employers, and clients that they know what they're talking about- that the information they've worked to gain is valuable and...

How Professional Certifications Benefit the Ent...

Professional certifications are one way that employees can show themselves, employers, and clients that they know what they're talking about- that the information they've worked to gain is valuable and...

Seven Reasons Why You Should Pay for Employee Certification

Seven Reasons Why You Should Pay for Employee C...

It should go without saying, but your employees are one of the greatest business investments you'll ever have. They should be the core reason your business runs as smoothly as...

Seven Reasons Why You Should Pay for Employee C...

It should go without saying, but your employees are one of the greatest business investments you'll ever have. They should be the core reason your business runs as smoothly as...

Instructor Spotlight: George A. Stankiewicz PE.

Instructor Spotlight: George A. Stankiewicz PE.

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our competitors. We have received a great deal of...

Instructor Spotlight: George A. Stankiewicz PE.

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our competitors. We have received a great deal of...

Performing Engineer's Cost Estimates for Small Construction Projects

Performing Engineer's Cost Estimates for Small ...

Should we stop using him? Why did he tell us it would only cost $13,000 when it actually cost $36,000? We have been using him for almost four years, and...

Performing Engineer's Cost Estimates for Small ...

Should we stop using him? Why did he tell us it would only cost $13,000 when it actually cost $36,000? We have been using him for almost four years, and...

Opening a Civil Engineering Consulting Firm

Opening a Civil Engineering Consulting Firm

"I don't like my job." "I would like to be my own boss." "I want to be fairly compensated for my qualifications and efforts." "I cannot take another day of...

Opening a Civil Engineering Consulting Firm

"I don't like my job." "I would like to be my own boss." "I want to be fairly compensated for my qualifications and efforts." "I cannot take another day of...

How Difficult Is the PE Exam, Really?

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam is the second exam required for professional engineering licensure in the United States. If you are at this stage, then you have...

How Difficult Is the PE Exam, Really?

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam is the second exam required for professional engineering licensure in the United States. If you are at this stage, then you have...

Phase Relationships of Soil

Those taking the FE Civil exam should be familiar with the basic concepts in soil mechanics related to the phase relationships of soil. Phase relationships are also covered on the...

Phase Relationships of Soil

Those taking the FE Civil exam should be familiar with the basic concepts in soil mechanics related to the phase relationships of soil. Phase relationships are also covered on the...

How to Become a Transportation Engineer: Steps ...

Transportation engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with aspects of engineering related to the planning, design, maintenance, operations, and analysis of transportation systems. This includes transportation systems...

How to Become a Transportation Engineer: Steps ...

Transportation engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with aspects of engineering related to the planning, design, maintenance, operations, and analysis of transportation systems. This includes transportation systems...

American Society for Testing and Materials (AST...

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization focused on developing technical standards for a variety of industrial applications. The organization was founded in 1898...

American Society for Testing and Materials (AST...

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization focused on developing technical standards for a variety of industrial applications. The organization was founded in 1898...

Methods of Estimation in Civil Engineering

The estimation of quantities is an important aspect of civil engineering design projects. Estimates are typically provided to a client in the bid package which is prepared by the design...

Methods of Estimation in Civil Engineering

The estimation of quantities is an important aspect of civil engineering design projects. Estimates are typically provided to a client in the bid package which is prepared by the design...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Therma...

Reactivity hazards are part of the safety, health, and environment (HSE) topic for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam. Runaway reactions are associated with reactivity hazards and are also...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Therma...

Reactivity hazards are part of the safety, health, and environment (HSE) topic for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam. Runaway reactions are associated with reactivity hazards and are also...

9 Facts You Never Knew About Flammability

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a topic on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam (5-8 questions). Although the number of flammability questions that you will encounter on the...

9 Facts You Never Knew About Flammability

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a topic on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam (5-8 questions). Although the number of flammability questions that you will encounter on the...

What You Should Know about the Types of Equipme...

Candidates taking the Civil PE exam should be familiar with the types of equipment commonly used in civil engineering construction projects. This familiarity will aid the designer in understanding the...

What You Should Know about the Types of Equipme...

Candidates taking the Civil PE exam should be familiar with the types of equipment commonly used in civil engineering construction projects. This familiarity will aid the designer in understanding the...

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Sectio...

So, you've signed up for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical test, and you are starting to think about studying - great! The FE is an important step in getting...

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Sectio...

So, you've signed up for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical test, and you are starting to think about studying - great! The FE is an important step in getting...

Eight Things Nobody Ever Told You About the His...

Pipelines have always fascinated me since this topic offers both history and science. Some of the earliest piping in the United States was installed not long after the Thirteen Colonies...

Eight Things Nobody Ever Told You About the His...

Pipelines have always fascinated me since this topic offers both history and science. Some of the earliest piping in the United States was installed not long after the Thirteen Colonies...

10 Questions and Answers About Lithium-Ion Batt...

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing new technology in the industry, especially as the discussion of energy sources continues to be a hot topic worldwide. Existing energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels)...

10 Questions and Answers About Lithium-Ion Batt...

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing new technology in the industry, especially as the discussion of energy sources continues to be a hot topic worldwide. Existing energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels)...

Principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (...

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) is essential in the engineering industry as well as all other industries. Every company/employer should have a safety program and many employers offer training courses...

Principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (...

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) is essential in the engineering industry as well as all other industries. Every company/employer should have a safety program and many employers offer training courses...

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

The blog covers: 1. Background2. Traditional Engineering vs. the Adjunct Term: "Cost Engineering"3. Should We Use the Term "Engineer" When Referring to a Cost Professional?4. What Are the Professional Titles...

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

The blog covers: 1. Background2. Traditional Engineering vs. the Adjunct Term: "Cost Engineering"3. Should We Use the Term "Engineer" When Referring to a Cost Professional?4. What Are the Professional Titles...

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to Become One

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to...

How do you distinguish yourself in the electrical industry and what does it take to officially stamp a set of engineering drawings? The term "electrical engineer" can be used to...

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to...

How do you distinguish yourself in the electrical industry and what does it take to officially stamp a set of engineering drawings? The term "electrical engineer" can be used to...