By Randy Gorton, P.E., PTOE, Vice President, Public Works Services Group Leader Engineers are generally perceived as problem solvers, but we don’t have a corner on that market. When talking about STEM careers with students and non-engineers, I try to explain how “E”s are different than “ST” and “M”s. Often my best explanation is Read More
Tags: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Public Works
It may seem counter-intuitive, but the “cloud” is actually located on the ocean floor. These thick cables are cheaper and faster than satellites, carrying data at the speed of light. Allowing for faster internet speeds and increased connectivity to previously under-served locations. As the demand for bandwidth has increased, companies such as Amazon, Apple, Read More
Tags: Cable Landing, Design, Engineering, OSP, Outside Plant
Historically, there have been three industrial revolutions each transforming innovation and technology. Currently, we are in the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution – the cyber revolution. Which combines the physical and digital world ignited by the implementation of 5G. The hype surrounding 5G has been dominating the telecommunications industry and will continue to Read More
