Abstract: One of the most important phases of the registration process involves satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. This paper describes a FE review course which has been operating since 1980. ...

Abstract: This paper describes the development of a seminar devoted to ethics and professionalism in engineering. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the role of the engineer in society in addition to an overview ...

Abstract: Ethics depend, in general, on the personal or voluntary acceptance of established rules. In particular, professional engineering ethics has been defined as “service of the public interest with integrity and honor.” In this ...

Abstract: A Federal Reserve Bank report suggests that infrastructure spending and productivity move in tandem. In fact, the data indicate that infrastructure spending appears to be more effective than tax cuts for stimulating the ...

Abstract: In April 1991, ASCE adopted a policy statement encouraging career‐guidance activities among its members. It was perceived by the society that programs are needed that describe the challenges and rewards of a civil engineering ...

Abstract: The results of a study of small- to medium-sized construction firms designed to determine their perceptions concerning construction productivity is presented. The functions that were viewed as having high potential for ...

Abstract: The results of an investigation designed to determine the relationship between overall construction productivity, and temperature and humidity are presented. Data from the following activities or crafts, or both, were ...

Abstract: The construction industry is increasingly involved with international projects requiring the services of nonskilled and skilled workers throughout the world. Data concerning the productivity of these workers, therefore, ...

Abstract: The financial consequences of the direct and indirect cost of construction accidents is large. Previous cost studies show that accidents add approximately 6.5% to the nation's construction expenditures. However, the data ...