by Rachel Beachy | Oct 5, 2017 | Charlottesville, Industrial Engineering, Industry
Over the last couple years, we’ve teamed up with the Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited to aid in projects related to their I-81 CARE program. This program started in an effort to conserve, protect, and restore cold-water streams in the valleys and mountains in the...
by Rachel Beachy | Sep 18, 2017 | Industry
Whether or not you want to be a structural engineer, you can sound more like one with these helpful tips! Below, find out the top 10 terms people misuse when it comes to elements of structural engineering. Concrete vs. cement: Cement is an ingredient of concrete....
by Rachel Beachy | Aug 28, 2017 | Industry, Structural Engineering
Solar energy is a hot topic as industries move toward alternative sources of power. It’s not just large industries, either – more people are installing solar systems to their homes and businesses of all sizes. In any scenario, it is important to make sure the existing...
by Rachel Beachy | Aug 7, 2017 | Industry
It’s back-to-school season, and we’re using the opportunity to teach everyone some practical lessons we’ve learned on the job that you can put into practice at home. When we’re out in the field inspecting a site, we often use ladders. But even when we’re not at work,...
by Rachel Beachy | Jul 31, 2017 | Harrisonburg, Industrial Engineering, Industry
As structural engineers, there’s no such thing as a typical workday. You might find us assessing fire damage, restoring a historical site, working on commercial buildings, at the office (rarely), or onsite working with poultry plants. In fact, some of our biggest...
by Rachel Beachy | Jul 17, 2017 | Industry
Oftentimes a job requires working at elevated heights. We should all be mindful of the safety regulations when doing so to protect ourselves and those around us. Fall protection requirements can be confusing, but that’s where we can help. Working height, the task at...