Abstract: Engineering has been defined as the vocation of guiding nature to produce something needed or desired. A historical review of the evolution of engineering and engineering education leads to the conclusion that sustainability ...

Abstract: Total Quality Management (TQM) has received considerable attention in the construction industry. A major tenet of TQM is continuous process improvement. In this paper, the process concept is a major focus. A process ...

Abstract: The use of energy service performance contracts (ESPCs) has become a popular method for financing energy conservation upgrades. To date, the use of the stipulated savings approach, often expressed as tables and equations, ...

Abstract: Different techniques and guidelines are available to select and quantify the savings from energy service projects. In this article, a comparison is presented between the engineering algorithms supported by energy service ...

Abstract: Precast concrete panels offer a means whereby a road can be closed, reconstructed, and reopened with minimal inconvenience to the motoring public. The use of such panels is a very viable and cost effective Portland cement ...

Abstract: Departments of transportation in the United States are under increasing pressure to accelerate projects to meet user-defined constraints and reduce the inconvenience to the traveling public. Although there is information ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a decision process that engineering organizations can use to make human resource allocation decisions. This type of systematic approach will assist organizations in determining accurate predictions of ...

Abstract: Construction projects, private and public alike, have a long history of cost escalation. Transportation projects, which typically have long lead times between planning and construction, are historically underestimated, as ...

Abstract: One of the most challenging aspects of project development and execution is to identify and define project elements, components, or attributes that add value to owner organizations. In addition to typical delivery requirements ...