Tag: Construction Observation

Piecing Projects Together: Permit Puzzle Lays Foundation for Site Development

By Gareth Shambeau, PE Wherever you go, chances are you’ll encounter some kind of construction project, whether it be minor road repairs on your commute or a major undertaking to prepare a site for a big-box store. What you see isn’t always what you get – by the time you drive by and see that… Read More »

Dig Into an Engineering Internship

Most of Emily Harrison’s last two summers were filled with hot sun, noisy trucks and tractors, the aroma of hot asphalt, watching oozing concrete framed neatly into sections, and getting mud on her boots. It’s a dream come true. Emily, an intern with Ayres Associates’ Construction Services group, assisted with construction observation and administration for… Read More »