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As I reflect on my internship this summer (and last summer) at Doherty Steel, Inc. Inc. it was probably one of the best decisions I have made. I have gained so much knowledge, that it will take me a while to digest everything. I was mainly located onsite at a major Data Center in Kansas City. This gave me the opportunity to meet plenty of people from different backgrounds, from laborers to engineers, and how they all work together on a mega project. Thank you Chance Doherty for inviting me back, I am honored! As an Aspiring Structural Engineer, why did I choose to intern for 2 summers at a steel company?… It is projected to be an 12-15 percent increase of population in urban areas around the globe within the next 20-30 years (according to multiple respected sources). This means we will have to build UP not OUT; if we want a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. In order to build these future cities the obvious material choice will be… STEEL. Steel is by far the most versatile and sustainable building material for taller buildings. Easily recyclable for multiple uses, easy to modify in the field, fast erection time, greater acceptable deflection for lateral loads, plus many other benefits. So to learn more in depth the material I am going to be using often in my designs, a steel company was the best choice. This summer, I have experienced how quickly problems can happen in the field and the process of solving those problems. I have experienced how an engineer can make their calculations check out, but it’s not feasible in the field. I have experienced how vagueness in structural drawings and engineers comments, can ultimately lead to longer dates of completion. There is so much more, but I cannot fit them all in this post. These few examples gives me an unique prospective on how an Structural Engineer can be more efficient in their designs.

Our latest 5 Questions interview is with CMT’s Lexie Plocher. In the Q&A, she provides thoughtful insights into her CMT internship experience, her passion for water resources work, the nurturing workplace culture that supports her growth, and more: https://bit.ly/3Q04ohE

Show & Tell: Take-Off Sheets 📝 Estimating Intern Kaitlyn B. recently took some time to tell us about take-off sheets and their importance to the estimating process. These are the hands-on, practical skills that interns at #CupertinoElectric are learning, and we're incredibly proud to see how quickly they are grasping the significant concepts in electrical construction ⚡ #ElectricalConstruction #PowerAndPossibilities #Construction

Among the best opportunities for young engineers in #construction #civilengineering #architecturalengineering #facilities programs is something just like this. College/University facilities organizations are a fantastic place to learn the basics of practice.

During my internship, I had the opportunity to gain experience in post tensioning work. It was great to learn about this area of specialized engineering, and observe how such practices are employed in modern construction processes. POST TENSIONING: Post tension is a combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional protruding high-strength steel tendons, which are consequently subjected to tension after the concrete has set #civil_engineering #civilengineeringworld #civil_engineer #civilengineeringstudent #structuralengineering #civilengineers #civilconstruction #civilengineer #bridgeconstruction

Welcoming Todd Burch, PE, our newest Senior Engineer/Project Manager on the Highway Design team! He will utilize his 25 years of civil engineering experience focused on transportation design to manage highway projects. Welcome to #LifeAtLochmueller, Todd! Get to know Todd more 👇 What led you to your career path in Highway Design? “I wanted to play basketball in college. At 5’9”, that wasn’t going to be a reality at Purdue University; so, I attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, played four years of basketball, and came out with a civil engineering degree. After my internships, transportation design was my favorite discipline despite Rose-Hulman not offering any transportation design courses.” What is your all-time favorite TV show or movie? “Hoosiers” This or that: Intersection, roundabout, or a different kind of innovative intersection? “Roundabout – with all construction on roadways, the majority of people complain while it’s under construction, and then don’t mention it when its finished. With a roundabout, the majority complain before, during and immediately after. Then they will mention, now that they are used to it, that they are glad it was built.” #newhire #welcome #welcometotheteam #newemployee #highwaydesign #civilengineering #roundabout #innovativeintersection

I had a very proud moment over the holidays when I paid visit to my uncle Samson Ivovi I interned with Deltec Engineering Ltd. around 2009 and I had a task to design a Laundry/Dry cleaning warehouse under the tutelage of my uncle, Engr. Samson Ivovi and his team Matthew Ghenovo Kede Emmanuel Bobor, MNSE, R.Engr (COREN) Collins Ohien My internship lasted about 8 months, thanks to ASUU strike. But the exposures and privileges provided a strong background for my career in Civil/Structural Engineering today. Part of the tasks I was given during those days was to manually design a Reinforced Concrete warehouse building from start to finish. I learnt moment distribution method of analysis, I learnt shorter cuts for manual analysis, I learnt design of raft foundations using manual method, et. cetera. During my internship, Engr. Samson Ivovi insisted that I must be grounded in the first principles of structural analysis before I can use any of the engineering softwares to simplify the work. According to him, Engineering softwares are tools that can only be used by those who have had their engineering minds fully developed through proper understand of the behaviour of structures. Otherwise, it will be impossible to assure the output. This learning is the basis for a strong career in Civil/Structural Engineering. I have had several opportunities to talk to younger engineers and my message continues to be focused on leveraging every opportunity to learn. Life and career is like building an edifice. Each opportunity to learn is an opportunity to add a block to the edifice. If this is done dutifully and patiently, it's only a matter of time. Please drop your comments. video & voice over Onome Kinggirl Ajiri-Ivovi #structuralengineering #building #project Oruaroghene Oyeh

"Grateful for a transformative summer interning at a leading civil engineering firm! 🌐 From blueprint to reality, I've immersed myself in the world of structural design and project management. Learned invaluable lessons, tackled real-world challenges, and collaborated with an amazing team. The experience has fueled my passion for shaping the future of infrastructure. Excited to carry this knowledge into my academic journey and beyond. Thank you to everyone who made this internship an incredible chapter in my professional growth! 👷♂️🏗️ #EngineeringInternship #CivilEngineering #SummerExperience #ProfessionalGrowth"

This video is from one of my site visits in Hanover, VA. They were digging test pits here to see what type of soil was there. This was all previously used soil, so the client can decide (if it's strong enough) to use it to fill in somewhere else on the site, or they can sell it! So appreciative to have had a hands-on experience this summer to learn more about the field of civil engineering! #geotechnicalengineering #civilengineering #internship

My Internship this summer with Town & Country Engineering has lead me to realize that many people don’t realize what all goes into an upgrade of sewer and water lines and the rebuilding of streets to do so within the community. While many individuals just believe this improvement is a inconvenience, it is the contractor, Fischer Excavating, here, is responsible for completion of these upgrades in a timely manner, while safety is their first and foremost priority. Those who work for the village or Oregon, WI, in this case, take this seriously but they must guarantee the quality of the drinking water and the impact of wastewater on the environment. State inspectors also monitor this, while observing for safety of those working on site. I observe and report back to our engineers and site managers at Town & Country Engineering any irregularities when they need to be addressed. And no, even though you may see many workers standing leaning on their shovel, waiting to do their job, they are in no way “wasting time”. These workers are highly trained to do just their specified job when called upon. Everyone plays a vital role when it comes to making this and projects like it happen across this country, every single day. So, please realize this when you run the faucet for a glass of water, flush your toilet, or drive down a new road, each plays a vital role depending on how well the others are completed. Below are several documen links, notices and design plans for this project.