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When the Curiosity rover landed on Mars August 5, more than 36 million people watched some part of the event on NASA TV's Webcast. Twitter and Facebook accounts about ... Read More >>
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Five years ago, NSPE joined an alliance of engineering organizations to put the software engineering discipline on the path to licensure. Next year, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying will begin offering a PE exam in software engineering—the first new exam in a decade. Now that the course to licensure is a reality, this alliance will reach out to practicing and aspiring engineers. >>
The use of design-build project delivery has been increasing over the last 15 years. Now, 40% of all U.S. projects employ design-build, and it is one of the most significant recent trends in design and construction. There are advantages to using this project delivery method, particularly for public-sector construction; however, following best practices is critical. >>