In telecommunications, a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC), is simply a public telecommunications company. Most consumers are aware of the giant LECs dominating the industry, such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. However, these are not the only companies trying to gain access to the right-of-way. Non LECS are companies not registered as Local Exchange Read More
Every day across the Kansas City Metro area there are tens of thousands of people involved in serving both neighbors and strangers; thinking of better ways to build things; more economical ways to meet people’s needs; new tools to do more; faster methods to share information; safer ways to go about our daily routines and Read More
Installation of underground utility facilities is on the rise and likely will not be slowing down. Although, some utilities are forced underground, many are voluntarily choosing to go beneath the surface. This is due to a number of reasons that range from; being more aesthetically acceptable than poles, better protection underground, technological advances in equipment, Read More
There are a lot of tough decisions to consider when beginning new infrastructure projects. Choosing a reputable engineering firm shouldn’t be one of them. The decision to choose a firm is not always based on a firm’s culture, trustworthiness or customer service, but we suggest it should be. We would like to take a Read More
The future of living is here – how we live, where we live, how we work, where we work – all of these things play a big role in our lives today. And it doesn’t take a crystal ball to figure out where we go from here. All it takes is a shift in our Read More
Tags: Broadband, Driverless Cars, Smart City, Telecom, Transportation
The Full AEC Intern Experience Summer is coming to an end and we are saying farewell to our interns. As they make their way back to their higher learning campuses, we know that they have left BHC RHODES with a superior insight of the engineering, accounting, surveying and personnel resources professions. Internships are unopened Read More
Tags: Architecture, BHC RHODES, Construction, Engineering, intern, talent
In today’s wireless society, the use of small cells has become prevalent as users demand better and faster networks. And it’s easy to understand why. Small cells deliver cost-effective network coverage in an aesthetically pleasing design. Most users are unaware of the cells stationed strategically around their cities. The age of small cells comes at Read More
Tags: BHC RHODES, Small Cell, Utilities, Wireless
Maybe it’s the millennial take-over or maybe the high-cost of healthcare in America, but it’s obvious that society is becoming more conscious of their health and wellness. Today, experts say that healthcare is becoming more consumer-driven and providers are shifting to a holistic, wellness focus of care. What this means is: consumers are trying to Read More
Tags: Architecture, Development, healthcare
This month our Utilities Service Director, Bill Brungardt, P.E., was a podcast guest of ISE President, Janice Oliva. The discussion, ‘Planning and Design for Better Project Life Performance’, focuses on areas of design that result in economical and sustainable fiber deployments, which has been a balancing act for engineers since the 1980’s. Conduit Count Read More
Traditionally when talking about asset management one would associate this term as from the accounting or financial world. Assets, however, can be many things – tangible or intangible – and exist in all businesses and industries. In our experience in the A/E/C industry, one of the most important practices a business should do is effectively Read More
The United States economy is on the up-and-up. According to expert predictions, the United States is looking forward to GDP growth, a dropping unemployment rate, stable inflation and a booming manufacturing industry between 2018 and 2020. What we are noticing is it is not just one industry that is leading the charge, but how many Read More
Today road corridors are evolving at a lightning pace to keep up with the demands of modern technology. Gasoline and electric powered vehicles all share the same road. Autonomous cars are no longer a futuristic idea. People are becoming more conscious about their carbon footprint and look to alternative modes of transportation like bike, ridesourcing Read More
Providing good customer service is an important philosophy in business. Some companies boast about exceptional customer service and how it is their number one priority. At least that’s what businesses want customers to believe. 80% of companies say they deliver great customer service. But do they really? All companies have their own way of defining customer Read More
Tags: Civil Engineering, Development