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You Are Never an Expert….

I recently came across a question asked by an engineer regarding the use of manufactured sand in concrete – Is it permissible to use recycled materials when producing concrete? The answer is certainly Yes, but, […]

Expressway Flooding & Construction – Lessons Learned

Bob

It was simply one of those days. A small crisis to navigate. Several problems to solve. Critical thinking tested. Read & react. The NOAA weather station at Midway Airport recorded 2.17 inches of rain today. […]

Construction Layout Duplicity – Lessons Learned

Bob

I can remember it like it was yesterday. 1992. The Kennedy Expressway. The inbound lanes between Logan Boulevard & Fullerton Avenue. George Bartishell was Consoer, Townsend & Associates survey crew chief where I worked. We […]

Asking the Simple Question – The Solution

Bob

In my previous article (CLICK HERE to read it), I described the maturation of a piling bearing capacity issue that we had on a recent railroad bridge project. Let’s dive into getting the issues resolved. […]

Asking the Simple Questions – The Problem

Bob

“Ego clouds and disrupts everything: the planning process, the ability to take good advice, and the ability to accept constructive criticism. It can even stifle someone’s sense of self-preservation. Often, the most difficult ego to […]