By Jeffrey Yoders

Of the many professional resources listed in this year's CivilSource, the list of "Service Opportunities" represents something that is close to the hearts of many CE News readers. I know this because it is readers who have helped develop this

Welcome to spring, everyone! It feels great. And if you were like us here in the center of the country, we pretty much avoided winter altogether. Each year, we publish a "buyers' guide" covering a wide range of products and

Note: CivilSource advertisers are highlighted in GREEN. A searchable version of this listing is available online at www.cenews.com/civilsource
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508-273-9600
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ZweigWhite's Professional Development Series is available in an online format that allows civil engineers to earn continuing education credit immediately by reading specially focused, sponsored articles or viewing archived webcasts and taking a quiz. Or, engineers can participate live in

Following is a list of organizations that may offer opportunities for civil engineers and geomatics professionals to apply their knowledge, skills, and experience in short- and long-term projects serving poor or developing areas around the world. The list provides basic

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Looking to take your next career step and earn a master's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, but you travel constantly or don't live near an accredited university with a civil engineering program? An increasing number of schools

Following are national events sponsored by associations, public agencies, and private organizations that may be of interest to civil engineers and surveyors. Each listing includes the event date, event name, sponsor, event location, and a website URL to obtain additional

Note: CivilSource advertisers are highlighted in green Company contact information is listed alphabetically starting on page 42. A searchable version of this listing is available online at www.cenews.com/civilsource


Erosion and sediment control
Key: 1=articulating concrete block mats,

City of St. Helens, Ore., and Boise Paper team up to reduce aeration costs in shared wastewater treatment plant.

Soft soils, fill material, and extensive areas of shale and limestone complicate retaining wall foundation and construction.

Research, detailed in a recent article in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, found that coal-tar-based pavement sealcoat, common on asphalt driveways and parking lots throughout the nation, has significant health and ecosystem implications. Sealcoat is made of either an

Be prepared to experience all of the same dynamics as dating, just with more people involved

I have always said that buying or selling a company is more like getting married than buying a house. A house, no matter how much

Don’t wait until June to get to work on these!

William Penn said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” Looking back on 2011, there’s a lot of truth in that for me. How about you?

I often deliver project management training to firms that want to give their teams a refresher on the softer, but still important skills, and also provide their newly minted project managers (PMs) an introduction on the topic in general. I

Fabric buildings
ClearSpan Fabric Structures’ Hercules Truss Arch Buildings feature high clearances and spacious interiors without support posts, allowing ample height for catwalk systems across tanks for wastewater

ACPA releases thickness design software for airport pavements
ROSEMONT, ILL. — The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) released AirPave 11 concrete pavement thickness design software that includes the latest commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft types and landing gear configurations. Users