Tag: Civil Engineering
BUILDING FAILURES, BUILDING COLLAPSE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
by Dr. Odinaka Victor OkonkwoThere are three basic needs of man: food, shelter and clothing. A building is another name for shelter and is...
Young Engineers urged to join in advancing Sustainability through Innovation Drives
The Managing Partner, Over Arup Nigeria, Engr Kunle Adebajo has charged the young engineers in construction sector to join in advancing sustainability in the...
NICE Elects New National Officers
The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, NICE has elected new National Officers to join the following the election at the AGM on 5th October,...
“Demand for talent is high, and civil engineering salaries continue to rise,” says new ASCE report
By : Lango DeenThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2023 Civil Engineering Salary Report which shows that salaries for civil...
Henry Petroski, ‘Poet Laureate of Technology’ and Professor of Engineering and History, Dies
Henry Petroski, a longtime professor at Duke University who seamlessly intertwined loves of engineering, history and writing, died June 14. He was 81.Born in...
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO CALCULATE BUILDING SETTING OUT MATERIALS
By Adeyinka AdeboyeTo accurately calculate the materials needed for building setting out, it is crucial to understand your role as a young engineer and...