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What is Current Law?

In this blog, 1. History and Definition 2. Node 3. Kirchhoff's Current Law in a...

Instructor Spotlight: Gregory Nicosia, PE

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our...

What is Ohm's Law?

One of the most fundamental principles in electrical engineering is Ohm's law. Ohm's law plays a critical role in understandi...

Fifteen Things You Never Knew About Electric Vehicles: Part...

We've already released a blog about electric vehicles (EVs). Here is part two! 8. Where does the electricity...

What is Voltage Law?

This blog covers: 1. History and Definition 2. Kirchhoff's Voltage Law in a Series Circuit...

Essentials Steps Before Taking the FE Exam

Preparing to take the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam can be a daunting task, especially when you are not sure where to...

6 Major Opportunities After Passing the FE Exam

Passing the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam is a significant achievement that can lead to exciting and fulfilling career...

How to Get the Latest FE Reference Handbook

The NCEES Reference Handbook is a document published by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEE...

Developing Incentive Programs to Improve Employee Engagement...

Creating a work culture of productive, happy employees is integral to maintaining growth in any industry. Incentive programs...

Creating and Aligning Company Goals as an Organization, Team...

It's a very well-known fact that a large number of businesses fail within their first year. There are plenty of reasons that...

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures- Types, Style...

Out of the many building materials used today, concrete claims the title of "most commonly used." There are a variety of reas...

How to Increase Employee Retention: A Guide to a Mutually Be...

Employee retention plummeted in recent years in an event now called "The Great Resignation," a near simultaneous resignation...

Improving Productivity- What is Workplace Productivity and W...

One of the biggest struggles in the workplace is productivity, rather than onboarding and retaining employees that contribute...

Sustainable Concrete and Concrete Materials

Owners and contractors are encouraged, incentivized, and rightfully pushing to build a more sustainable future by utilizing m...

Tips for Preparing for and Taking the PE Exam

Late nights, early mornings, extended lunch breaks, all the above, you're putting in the time to prepare for the Principles a...

Instructor Spotlight: Sidney H. May, PE

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our...

Retaining Top Performers with Professional Certifications

In the last several years, there has been a great shift of employees through many organizations brought on by the global shut...

Why Education Reimbursement Supports Talent Development

One of the main reasons that many people don't go to college is because of the cost associated with attendance. Right now, in...

How Professional Certifications Benefit the Entire Company

Professional certifications are one way that employees can show themselves, employers, and clients that they know what they'r...

Seven Reasons Why You Should Pay for Employee Certification

It should go without saying, but your employees are one of the greatest business investments you'll ever have. They should be...

Instructor Spotlight: George A. Stankiewicz PE.

At School of PE, we employ multiple instructors to teach the material in their areas of expertise-this sets us apart from our...

Performing Engineer's Cost Estimates for Small Construction...

Should we stop using him? Why did he tell us it would only cost $13,000 when it actually cost $36,000? We have been using him...

Opening a Civil Engineering Consulting Firm

"I don't like my job.""I would like to be my own boss.""I want to be fairly compensated for my qualifications and efforts.""I...

The Benefits of Earning and Maintaining a Professional Engin...

I have been practicing as a licensed professional engineer (PE) for about four (4) years now, and I can tell you that it is o...

How Difficult Is the PE Exam, Really?

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam is the second exam required for professional engineering licensure in th...

The Lost Art of 'Take 5'

So, I've had my PE license for 10 years. And still, it's arguably my hardest-fought professional achievement. If you are in t...

Field Sampling to Support Environmental Remediation

Are you interested in what remediation engineers do? As a remediation engineer, my work revolves around the cleanup and resto...

Determinacy and Stability on the FE Civil Exam

For those taking the FE Civil exam, one of the structural topics one should be familiar with is determinacy and stability. Th...

7 PE Exam Success Habits

When I look back on my Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam experience, I sometimes reflect on achieving this mil...

Phase Relationships of Soil

Those taking the FE Civil exam should be familiar with the basic concepts in soil mechanics related to the phase relationship...

Water Resources - Water Quality and Drinking Water Distribut...

Those planning to take the Water Resources and Environmental Depth version of the PE Civil exam need to be familiar with the...

How to Become a Transportation Engineer: Steps toward a Dyna...

Transportation engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with aspects of engineering related to the planning, d...

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization focused on developing techni...

9 Things You Should Know About Hydraulics: A Hydrology Revie...

Those taking the PE Civil exam should be familiar with the topics of Hydraulics and Hydrology. These topics are covered on th...

Methods of Estimation in Civil Engineering

The estimation of quantities is an important aspect of civil engineering design projects. Estimates are typically provided to...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Thermal Runaway

Reactivity hazards are part of the safety, health, and environment (HSE) topic for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemi...

How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise or Promotion

Engineers seeking to increase their compensation often are uncertain as to how to approach their supervisors. While there are...

Fire Safety Issues Impacting Healthcare Projects

Fire protection systems and egress requirements are an important consideration for all types of building projects, but they a...

How to Prepare for the PE Exam After a Gap Period

A gap period can certainly develop between the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles and Practice of Engineering (P...

9 Facts You Never Knew About Flammability

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a topic on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam (5-8 questions). Altho...

Fifteen Things You Never Knew About Electric Vehicles: Part...

Chances are, if you are on the road regularly, you have seen electric cars on the road. A lot of these cars emulate gasoline...

How to Choose the Best PE Civil Depth Exam for You

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Civil exam consists of both "breadth" and "depth" components. The breadth por...

What You Should Know about the Types of Equipment Used in Ci...

Candidates taking the Civil PE exam should be familiar with the types of equipment commonly used in civil engineering constru...

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Section of the Mech...

So, you've signed up for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical test, and you are starting to think about studying -...

Eight Things Nobody Ever Told You About the History and Scie...

Pipelines have always fascinated me since this topic offers both history and science. Some of the earliest piping in the Unit...

10 Questions and Answers About Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing new technology in the industry, especially as the discussion of energy sources continues...

Did You Know April is National Safe Digging Month?

I have always enjoyed the month of April since it marks the first full month of spring. The days become longer, warmer, and t...

Principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in Chemi...

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) is essential in the engineering industry as well as all other industries. Every company...

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

The blog covers: 1. Background 2. Traditional Engineering vs. the Adjunct T...

5 Tips to Crush Your PE Exam Prep

In this blog post, I'm going to give you the top five tips to crush the PE exam preparation. Following these helpful tips pre...

Managing Staff That Work from Home

Recently, working from home seems to have become the standard rather than the exception. Managers had a tough enough time ma...

Don't Waste Your Time: Why You Should Take a Review Course f...

If you plan on taking the FE or PE exam, chances are you've at least considered a review course. There's also a chance that y...

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to Become One

How do you distinguish yourself in the electrical industry and what does it take to officially stamp a set of engineering dra...

3 Tips to Pass the PE Power Exam on the First Try

One of the biggest secrets to passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam on the first try is that it won't...

Three Things You'll Want to Do After You Pass Your FE Enviro...

Congratulations! It's time to celebrate, because passing your FE Environmental exam is a tremendous accomplishment. You just...

How Does the NCEES Exam Scoring Process Work?

The blog covers: 1. NCEES Exam Scoring 2. CBT Grading...

It's Never Too Late to Study for the PE Exam

My Journey to Becoming a PEThe statement "It's Never Too Late to Study for the PE exam!" certainly is true! I did not start s...

Why Do Students Choose School of PE?

With so many exam review course providers claiming to be the best, it can be challenging to make an informed decision on whic...

What are the Handoffs in Creating a Building?

During the design process, each team member is responsible for contributing not only to final design documentation for their...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pipelines and Cybersecurity

The blog highlights: 1. Energy from Oil and Gas 2. The Oil and Gas Industry and Artificia...

How to Transfer Your PE License Between States

Once you pass your P.E. exam, the first thing you are going to want to do is to obtain your license - now you are more valuab...

Similarities and Differences Between Architects and Engineer...

The practices of architecture and engineering have long been intertwined. Whether practicing as an architect or engineer, it...

10 Reasons You Might Have Failed the Environmental PE Exam

As someone who took the Environmental PE exam multiple times before passing, I understand how devastating it is to fail. You'...

Why We Do Not See a Licensed Automobile Engineer?

Background The other day, a reader of my blog: Benefits of Obtaining PE Chemical License queried, "The NCEES1 states...

Consider Challenging Yourself by Becoming a Civil Engineer

Civil engineering offers one of the most unique opportunities and career paths for aspiring engineers. Many of the world's la...

Why Is It Important for an Engineer to Have a PMP Certificat...

This article goes beyond any monetary rewards that a person will obtain with the certificate itself and will focus on the too...

Passing the Civil-Structural PE Exam on the First Try:

The Organized WayAfter reading this short blog, I am confident you will have the guidance necessary to pass the Civil-Structu...

PE Civil-Structural Exam: Tips, Tricks, and Trips

The Civil-Structural PE exam can be tough, but with these tips, tricks, and trips you will have a better shot at becoming the...

The US Professional Engineering Licensure vis-a-vis engineer...

Table of Contents BackgroundProfessional Engineering Registration across the Globe1. India2. Sri Lanka3. Pakistan4. Germa...

What Does the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (Infrastructure...

As a company whose primary consumer base consists of engineers, the news of a new infrastructure bill certainly piqued our in...

HOW DO I GET MY PE CIVIL LICENSE?

Getting your Professional Engineering (PE) license can be one of the most rewarding achievements in your professional career....

Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE Civil License

If you're like me, you may be wondering if all the extra work it takes to get an engineering license is worth it. The short a...

The Historical Evolution of Professional Engineering Licensu...

Table of Contents History of Professional LicensureDoctors Pioneered the Modern LicensingWhat is a professional engineer*...

Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE Chemical Lice...

The Backstory - A PE Imbalance It was year 1990. I, a freshly minted Master of Science graduate, was offered a job as...

5 Top Tips and Tricks to Pass the PE Environmental Exam

It's no secret that the PE Environmental exam is difficult. If you are curious about taking this exam or haven't passed it af...

What Is the Best Strategy to Pass the PE Civil Exam?

There's never been a better time to become a professional engineer (PE). The amount of information and resources for engineer...

School of PE Podcast Season One Episode Summaries and Winter...

We started the School of PE Podcast this year to provide our students and the engineering community with a new educational re...

What Happens During an NCEES Exam Development Experience?

After taking two PE exams for mechanical and fire protection engineering, I thought I was done with those eight-hour exams an...

What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?

The first step in fighting fire is to understand exactly what a fire is. Simply put, a fire is a rapid chemical reaction, oxi...

What Are the Basics of Fire Sprinklers?

One of the most important innovations in fire protection engineering has been automatic fire sprinkler systems, which not onl...

What Are the Basics of Fire Alarm Systems?

The most important aspect of fire protection engineering is occupant safety. The best way for a person to survive a fire is t...

What Are the Basics of Egress?

The main goal of safety in a built environment is to get occupants out of a building as quickly as possible in the event of a...

Why Become a Fire Protection Engineer?

Why should you become a licensed fire protection engineer? There are several important reasons why you should consider becomi...

What does a fire protection engineer do?

I often get this question from inquisitive building owners and contractors, as well as nosy family members. Most people who a...

How Do I Acquire My PE Civil License in the United States?

Applying for and acquiring your PE Civil license in the United States is no simple task. There are multiple requirements that...

3 Steps to Passing the PE Civil Exam

When trying to get ready to take the PE Civil exam, it is often tough to figure out where to start. Do you study old college...

Top Four Fire Protection Engineering Education Programs

If you are interested in becoming a fire protection engineer, you will need to receive the proper education in the field befo...

My Path to Becoming a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer

Like many other fire protection engineers, my path was not entirely straightforward. I have had to navigate many jobs, licens...

Planning Your Comeback: Preparing to Retake Your Exam

You've been studying for what seems like ages. Exam day rolls around and you leave the testing center feeling confident that...

How Do You Become a PE in Civil Engineering?

Becoming a professional engineer is one of the biggest milestones of any engineer's career. It means that you have the knowle...

We Get by With a Little Help from Our Friends: Benefits of T...

Students sometimes need additional help with understanding topics or concepts outside of class. One of the best actions they...

How Difficult is the PE Civil Exam?

You've finally reached the ultimate test of your civil engineering knowledge: the PE Civil exam. You have the work experience...

Is it Worth it to Take a PE Civil Course Online?

I would argue that preparing for the PE Civil exam impacts your success far more than any other factor. I spent hundreds of h...

Pass the PE Civil Exam in 5 Steps

Qualifying for, taking, and passing the PE Civil exam is a milestone in any civil engineer's career. Below are five steps t...

Top Tips for PE Civil Exam Conceptual Questions

The PE Civil exam is divided into two sessions: the breadth session and the depth session. Everyone who takes the PE Civil ex...

What is the Value of Becoming Licensed?

An individual who obtains his or her professional engineering license may gain the following benefits:1. Earning a PE l...

How to Pass the PE Civil Exam: 3 Top Tips for Your Prep

Passing the PE Civil exam is one of the most challenging and important milestones of your engineering career. Below are three...

My Experience on Passing the Mechanical PE Exam

I feel that a lot of individuals struggle to pass both the FE and PE exams because they just want to get it over with, attain...

Six of the Most Common Surveying Instruments

Surveying is one of the oldest professions, with records of land surveys dating back to ancient Roman times. You might assume...

4 Steps to Getting Licensed in Electrical Engineering

Earning an electrical engineering license is a huge accomplishment that takes both time and effort. You might be wondering, h...

10 Great Features of Our Study Hub

We are constantly adding to and updating the resources we provide for our students. One of our latest additions is our Study...

Why Our Personalized Study Plan Makes A Great Study Coach

Imagine you had your own personal coach to assist you with maintaining a study schedule. You could tell your coach which subj...

Top Three Reasons You Should Use Our Practice Portal Pro

Are you fully prepared for your upcoming exam?You may have watched all your lecture videos, studied your flash cards, and rev...

How I Passed the Mechanical Exam

I passed the Mechanical PE Exam (Thermal and Fluid Systems) in October 2018. I was fresh off completing my Master's in Busine...

Are You Ready to Pass the Mechanical PE Exam? Here is What i...

The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam is different from what you have seen with the Fundamentals of Engineerin...

Civil Engineering Subdisciplines

Engineering consists of applying math and science to real-world problems and building solutions to those problems. Civil engi...

Your experience taking the exam (FE and PE exams)

My personal experience with the FE and PE exams was quite challenging. I hope that by sharing my story, I encourage others in...

What Is Civil Engineering and What Do Civil Engineers Do?

Civil Engineering is a very broad career field. Disciplines within Civil Engineering include transportation, structural, envi...

Pass the PE Civil Exam on Your First Try

Preparing for and taking the PE Civil Exam is a big investment. It usually takes several days or weeks for the application an...

How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Civil Exam?

Once you've registered for the PE Civil exam and have chosen a depth section it's time to study. This is probably the most im...

How I Passed the Civil Engineering PE Exam

There are many different and successful strategies for passing the Civil Engineering PE exam, and a key part in success is fi...

Which PE Civil Exam to Choose?

Passing the Civil PE exam takes planning and strategy, there's no doubt about it. Part of that strategy is choosing which Civ...

Favorite Strategies for Passing the PE Exam

The PE exam is quite possibly one of the most important and hardest milestones in an engineer's career. As such, it is import...

Importance of Continuing Education for Professional Engineer...

Continuing education is important to engineers for many reasons. Not only can it help to keep things interesting and keep you...

How to Become a Civil Engineer?

Civil Engineering is a time-honored and noble profession. We solve problems in the built environment in order to make the wor...

5 Tips for Preparing for the CA Seismic PE Exam

Table of Contents 1. Understand the type of exam you are taking 2. Take you...

What are PDH Credits? How do I get them?

PDH stands for "professional development hour" and PDH credits are simply that - an hour spent on developing skills or knowle...

5 Types of Questions to Expect on the CA Seismic PE Exam

While the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists provides a list of six primary content areas, I tho...

5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credit

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are required in 42 of 50 states to maintain or renew your P.E. license in that state. O...

8 Quick Tips About the Mechanical PE Exam

Table of Contents 1. Understand units 2. Practice 3. Sleep...

How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Mechanical Exam?

This is a common question that many people who have passed the FE exam often ask when they make the commitment to embark on t...

Do you have to practice as a designer or work for a design f...

In a lot of ways, majoring in structural engineering and pursuing your P.E. License pigeon-hole you into a specific career pa...

How to Become a Structural Engineer?

The work of a structural engineer can pose a major public safety hazard if completed by an engineer without the proper techni...

What Is the Role of a Structural Engineer?

"I'm a Structural Engineer and I make sure buildings don't fall down". This is what I said at my daughters preschool on bring...

Experience Taking the PE Civil Exam

My Civil Engineering PE exam experience began almost a full year before I took the test. Exam applications were due to the st...

Why Do I Need a PE License?

It is true that a primary role of a Professional Civil Engineer is to sign and seal construction documents. It is also true t...

How to become a Petroleum Engineer?

One might look at this question and assume the answer is obvious. Surely the way to become a petroleum engineer is by earnin...

Are you ready to pass the Electrical PE exam? Here is what i...

Work until You no longer have to introduce yourself. - Harvey SpectorThe key element in building a successful career path is...

Why Should A Petroleum Engineer Become A Licensed Profession...

Licensed professional engineers can be found in all engineering disciplines. However, it is far more common in some discipli...

Which PE Civil Exam Is the Easiest to Pass?

Almost without fail, the first questions I get from EIT's who are interested in taking the PE Exam is "How hard is it?" or "W...

Strategies for Passing the PE Civil Exam

The PE Civil Exam really is unlike any other exam you have taken throughout your collegiate and professional career. It is co...

My Experience in Taking the PE Civil Exam

Taking the PE Civil Exam is a big step in the career of any engineer. The experience will vary for each person depending on t...

The Path to Passing PE Civil Exam

The PE exam is one of the most important milestones in an engineer's career. It also usually takes place at least four years...

Five Tips for Passing the PE Civil Exam

Table of Contents 1. Apply for the exam as soon as you can 2. Make a Thoughtful Stu...

What Is Structural Engineering and What Do Structural Engine...

According to the Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC), "structural engineers create drawings and specific...

Are you ready to pass the Civil PE Exam? Here's what it take...

If you are reading this, you are probably starting to think about the next steps in your career and if becoming a licensed Pr...

Why You Shouldn't Hesitate to Take the P.E?

If you are reading this and considering taking the P.E., the best time to get started is NOW! While the amount of engineering...

Enhance Your Exam Preparation with Our New Practice Portal P...

School of PE is pleased to share new upgrades to our popular Practice Portal Pro feature, which helps students approach exam...

Introducing the New FE Civil Exam Review Guide from School o...

The expert instructors at School of PE created a concise learning tool to provide the most essential information students nee...

Introducing the Reimagined Study Hub from School of PE

We are excited to announce the launch of our redesigned Study Hub that will improve the way engineers prepare for their profe...

10 Surveying Terms You Need to Know to Pass the CA Surveying...

Terms and definitions make up a HUGE part of the material on the exam. My #1 test strategy (OK, maybe #2 after getting a grap...

PE Civil Exam: Tips for Determining Your Depth Section Subje...

When Civil Engineers enter the workforce, their initial goal is to obtain as much experience as possible. Another major objec...

Six Tips to Pass the Civil PE Exam Breadth Section

The breadth section of the PE Civil exam is taken in the morning and, typically, sets the tone for the afternoon depth sectio...

8 Quick Tips About the PE Civil Exam

Civil Engineering is arguably the broadest discipline in the field of engineering. According to the National Council of Exami...

10 Strategies to Pass the California Surveying Exam the Firs...

Table of Contents 1. Use a graphing calculator 2. Get a clear, flexible ruler 3....

Pass the PE Civil Exam: Strategies to Overcome Failure

We've all heard the phrase "failure is not an option." This was my resounding statement to myself each time I received my exa...

PE Civil Exam Preparation Guidelines

Taking and passing the PE Civil exam is quite the accomplishment for Civil Engineers. On the opposite end of the spectrum, no...

10 California Engineering Surveying Studying Tips

Table of Contents 1. Buy a graphing calculator 2. Focus on the curves 3. Don't u...

Does Passing the CA Surveying Exam Make You a Licensed Surve...

The short answer is no. Despite passing a licensing exam commonly referred to as the "surveying exam," you are only taking th...

Five Types of Problems to Expect on the California Surveying...

Table of Contents 1. Differential Leveling 2. Bearings/Azimuths 3. Curves...

Errors in Surveying: How to Identify and Calculate for the C...

The data mapped in surveying can be used for many purposes, from defining boundaries in legal documents to determining the be...

Four Strategies for Tackling Scale Problems on the CA Survey...

Table of Contents 1. Know the difference between a large scale and a small scale 2. Study the u...

The Five Best Ways to Prepare for the CA Surveying Exam

Table of Contents 1. Take a course 2. Get familiar with your graphing calculator...

Three Must-Know Skills to Pass the California Surveying Exam

Table of Contents 1. How to MOST Effectively Use Your Calculator 2. CURVES! 3. U...

Everything You Need to Know About the CA Surveying Exam

The California Surveying Exam is part of the California Civil Professional Engineering License. Once you pass the national PE...

What is ductility and why is it important for earthquake res...

I've heard ductility referred to as the "secret sauce of seismic engineering," and I think that's truly the perfect way to de...

California's Current and Former Structural Ordinances

In the previous blog post, we discussed that notable earthquakes often lead to changes in the upcoming edition in the buildin...

Lessons from the ASCE 41 Basic Checklist

As you may be aware, there is a document used in assessing the seismic performance of existing structures entitled, ASCE 41 -...

How is ASCE 7 Organized for Seismic Engineering

Besides signing up for this course, obtaining a copy of and getting comfortable with the latest version of ASCE 7 is the best...

Discussion on Building Frame vs. Bearing Wall Systems

As you may have already recognized, the load path for lateral loads differs greatly from that of gravity loads, and can, in s...

How Hard is the California Seismic P.E.?

Before I answer this question, I feel that I should give you a quick summary of my background: I'm originally from the East C...

A Chronology of Improvements in the Building Code for Seismi...

Considering the several chapters in the latest ASCE 7 that are devoted exclusively to seismic provisions, along with the shee...

My Personal Experience in Preparing for the CA Seismic Exam

My personal experience in preparing for the CA Seismic exam was a really rocky road. I hope that by sharing some of the lesso...

Why It's So Important to Take the FE Exam in Undergrad

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is a comprehensive test of the knowledge and experience that is obtained in undergr...

The Truth About Sustainability

Sustainability is a current theme among all engineering projects in today's world. This poses a challenge to engineers to des...

What is the difference between the PE Civil Breadth and the...

Are you thinking about taking the PE Civil exam? If so, you may be wondering what the difference is between the breadth secti...

What are PDH Engineering Credits?

If you're familiar with the engineering world or industry, you've probably heard the term "PDH." This three-letter acronym pl...

The Role of an Engineering Manager

Many engineers find themselves in management positions after they've passed the PE exam and obtained technical work experienc...

Traffic Control for School Areas: Crossing Supervision

Pedestrian safety is an important part of roadway design, especially in urban and suburban areas where pedestrian-vehicular f...

Studying for the PE Exam Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of millions of people globally. Across the US, people have experienced a shift i...

Stormwater and Its Effects on Our Water Systems

When rain or other forms of precipitation fall to the earth in undeveloped areas, it typically soaks into the ground and/or i...

The Benefits of Tutoring

Many exam candidates find themselves cramming at the last minute and overlooking important concepts, which can lead to test a...

Temporary Traffic Control: Pedestrian Safety Considerations

The primary function of temporary traffic control is to provide road users guidance through construction, maintenance, utilit...

Strategies on Developing a Study Plan and Schedule for the F...

There are many steps, plans, and procedures that can be taken once a candidate has registered for the FE exam. These steps va...

PDH Courses from School of PE

Passing the PE exam and becoming professionally licensed is a monumental milestone in an engineer's career. With this accompl...

How Engineers Can Effectively Work from Home Amid the Spread...

What began as a crisis abroad has spun into a global health pandemic forcing everyone into extreme social isolation. Experts,...

The Benefits of Early Exam Preparation

Preparing for the FE and PE exams can be time consuming simply because people generally don't know what to expect on the exam...

Understanding the PE Civil Exam: Breadth and Depth

The PE Civil exam is an eight-hour, open-book exam containing 40 breadth questions in the morning portion and 40 depth questi...

Permeable Pavement: Stormwater Management

Stormwater is a major source of pollution in urban areas. When rain falls onto impervious surfaces (roofs, roads, and parking...

Engineering Leadership

Engineering is a very challenging technical field that requires ongoing complex decisions. In the near future, these challeng...

Civil Engineering Trends in the Emerging World

Civil engineering is one of the oldest professions in the world. Remnants of the Great Wall of China or the pyramids of Egypt...

Chemical Admixtures in Concrete

Concrete is composed of Portland cement, water, and coarse and fine aggregates. Chemical admixtures are added to the mix imme...

How Online Learning Centers Can Optimize Student Learning

Online review courses are increasingly popular, especially for NCEES exam prep. In today's fast-paced world, people often fee...

NPDES Permitting 101

If you work in the Design or Construction industry, you've heard of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDE...

The Basics of Temporary Traffic Control

The primary function of temporary traffic control is to provide road users-bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles-with safe co...

Overcoming Test Anxiety

The FE/PE exam is one of the most important tests that an engineer will take in his or her career, so, it is natural to be a...

Reducing Utility Cuts

If you've ever driven in an urban or residential area, you've probably encountered a utility cut. A utility cut is a section...

Full Depth Reclamation: Sustainable Pavement Rehabilitation

According to the 2017 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, our nation's roadway infrastructure is in poor condition. There is an...

Taking the FE Exam While You're Still in College

As an NCEES exam prep provider, we are often asked by potential students when they should take the FE exam. Should they take...

How to Begin Preparing for Success on the PE Exam

Passing the Principles and Practices (PE) exam is a high achievement for engineers. It represents responsibility-high expecta...

How Offering Corporate Learning Opportunities Benefits an En...

Are you an engineering firm? Do you offer corporate learning opportunities to your engineers? In the modern work-place in...

5 New Year's Resolutions Engineers Should Make in 2020

The New Year has just begun. Have you made a New Year's resolution yet? While it makes sense that many make their resolution...

Studying Tactics to Help Your Brain Retain Information When...

If you're preparing for an FE, PE, or SE NCEES exam, you've probably recently been searching for the best studying tips....

3 Tips on Maintaining a Good Life-Study Balance When Prepari...

Eat. Work. Study. Sleep. Eat. Work. Study. Nap. Work. Study. Work. Study. Study. Study. Study. Does the above sce...

The Architect's Role with Means and Methods

The activities of the contractor during construction are often referred to as the means and methods. Scenario: The archit...

Architect's Role in the Bidding Process

Per the AIA B101, the architect supplies certain basic services. Bidding and negotiation are two of those services. During...

Integrated Project Delivery

The project delivery method determines the relationships, risks, and roles parties take in the contractual structure of how a...

Holy Guacamole: 5 Brain Foods That Will Help You Study for N...

Are you studying for an NCEES exam? Are you the type of person that eats tons of junk food while studying? We get it - salty...

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