Category: Environmental

Scholarships Open Doors to Engineering Careers

How can I find engineering-specific scholarships? ACEC offers several. The deadline to apply is in March. A new year brings new opportunities, as the saying goes. And in civil engineering and related disciplines, employment opportunities abound for 2017 and beyond. Buildings and roads are being erected, the housing market has returned to a promising level, and… Read More »

Closed Landfills: Managing Limitations, Seeing Possibilities

You may have read in our last post about the surprisingly long list of facilities that can be built on top of a closed landfill. Whether it’s exercise facilities for athletes or their faithful canine companions, outdoor event sites, or trails to enjoy nature, closed landfills are being turned into useful places that no one… Read More »

Closed Landfills: Convenient, Cost-Effective Recreation Sites

The closed landfill near the center of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, soon will provide opportunities to walk, bike, and take in beautiful views of the surrounding city, as shown in this conceptual rendering.   More and more communities that have a closed landfill near their population center are starting to see their landfill as a potential… Read More »