Douglas Dunkin, P.E., LEED AP

Is the PMP more valuable than the #PE for a civil engineer? 🤔 Here’s what Brandon McGill, who has insider information on what companies are looking for, has to say about which one to prioritize. 👇

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Planning a home renovation or custom build? We outline 5 questions that may come in handy as you begin working with a structural engineer. We cover: • The significance of state-specific licensing • How to potentially reduce construction costs • The value of clear, consistent communication This guide is valuable for both homeowners and contractors. Ensure your project's success by equipping yourself with the right information. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dGMtq8Va #StructuralEngineering #ConstructionPlanning #HomeImprovement #customhomes #custombuild #homeowner #contractor

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As technology trends in construction rapidly change, Compass makes it a priority to incorporate services that improve projects for our clients. Here's a recent example of a 360 walkthrough and drone mapping we've done on recent projects. If you'd like to hear more about these services on your next project or have incorporated new technology into your projects we'd love to hear about it!

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From the blueprint to the construction site, land surveyors are the unseen pros behind every successful building project.

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Henley Construction President Buddy Henley attended Procore’s Groundbreak 2024 event in Denver on November 20th and 21st. The event highlighted the future of construction and the industry's ongoing commitment to workforce development, resource management, and innovation. Procore's dedication to the people behind the build was front and center. They focus on equipping construction professionals with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to succeed. Like Henley, their programs, like the Career Starter and High School Builder Programs, aim to fuel the next generation of construction talent by helping attract and retain industry students. Procore also unveiled its new Resource Management solution, the industry's first complete labor, equipment, and materials tool. This tool will help construction businesses optimize resources seamlessly from a unified platform. At Henley Construction, we’re proud to see industry leaders like Procore continuing to push boundaries for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future in construction. https://lnkd.in/d5QZri_M

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Building resilience for a better future! Sr. Project Manager Noah Martin dives into the details of the recently completed GC/CM seismic improvements at Lake Washington School District's [LWSD] Einstein Elementary. Check out the post—which Noah wrote in partnership with project partners, Bassetti Architects and PCS Structural Solutions—to learn how the team maximized value for LWSD and completed the critical work before students returned from their summer break: https://lnkd.in/gsQDqhG8

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Road construction begins on Naaman School Road between Beltline and Brand. The project, part of the 2019 Build Garland Bond Program, will alleviate road congestion by providing twice the number of travel lanes in each direction and improved flood control during storms. https://lnkd.in/gk6dCjvG

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Setting out is foundational to the technical success of any construction project. Confirmatory survey, topo maps, spot heights, Datum levels, proposed road networks and drain channels should be settled prior to the first dig and subsequent placing. The carpenter rule says measure twice, cut once. #constructionplanning #newtowns #Siteplanning #settingout #digandplacelimited #buildright

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Great land development projects are built on thoughtful collaboration. When site planners, landscape architects, and civil engineers align their expertise from the start, it creates opportunities that transform good projects into remarkable ones. We sat down with Kevin Aust, our Florida Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture, to explore how this integrated approach elevates project outcomes. His insights reveal how landscape architects can help bridge the gap between strategic vision and technical implementation. Here's Kevin's perspective on creating spaces that truly deliver ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXuCVStk

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🔍 Project Control Reality Check: • Who holds your project data? • Who controls the timeline? • Who dictates the decisions? If you're not in control of the information, you're not in control of the project. 📱 Learn how to regain control - full episode link in comments #ConstructionManagement #ProjectControl

🚧 Reminder: AEC 101 - Construction Tomorrow! 🚧 Join us on July 30th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for an insightful session featuring Kristi Spomer of Nabholz and Chris D. Rickman of Fremont-Wright. 🔍 Topics Include: Teaming options & proposal breakdown Interview prep & presentation techniques Project lifecycle & client experience Don’t miss this chance to boost your construction knowledge and hear from industry leaders! See you there! 🌟 #SMPSOK

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🤹Tired of juggling between spreadsheets and drawings for your quantity takeoffs? Construction pros, we hear you! Manual updates between PDFs and Excel are time-consuming and prone to errors. That is why Bluebeam's Quantity Link is a game-changer for your estimations. Imagine your takeoffs automatically syncing between drawings and spreadsheets in real-time. 🚫 No more double entry. 🚫 No more costly mistakes. Just accurate, efficient quantity calculations when you need them. ⏲️ Let Print-O-Stat show you how Bluebeam can save you hours on every project! ⏲️ Read more about Bluebeam's Quantity Link here: https://lnkd.in/ee-2JD-b #printostat #ConstructionEstimating #Bluebeam #WorkSmarter #QuantityTakeoff

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If you ever doubt a #PE review course is worth it, then here’s Taylor Austin on how The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course made it a lot easier to pass the Water Resources PE exam. 😉

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The Upstream Series is an essay series where Dean Reed engages with the leading practitioners within the AECO community. The goal of the upstream series is to improve how design and construction projects are delivered by asking the question "what should be done upstream to make design and construction better?". In this series, each person will share a few ideas that the industry should adopt and use to make projects faster, safer, and better value for the money.

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Thinking about adding a dam structure to your property? We've got a program for that. https://lnkd.in/gNf3JY3i

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🏰 Scotty's Castle Utilities Restoration 🏰 In 2015, heavy rains damaged Scotty's Castle's water, wastewater, and electrical infrastructure in Death Valley National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) worked with HECO Engineers to assess the damage and design new systems. After extensive planning and analysis, preferred alternatives were identified for each system, including a septic system, electrical system, water source, water tank roof replacement, and water line alignment. HECO Engineers provided comprehensive assistance throughout the project, from planning and design to construction management, ensuring the restoration of Scotty's Castle's infrastructure for public use. Services Provided by HECO Engineers: ☑️ Title I Preliminary Engineering ☑️ Title II Report ☑️ Title III Construction Management ☑️ Condition Assessment ☑️ Project Design ☑️ Civil Engineering ☑️ SCADA design We have been involved in many National Park Service Projects where HECO has made an impact on park usability. Do you have a project requiring experienced civil engineering? Give us a call to discuss! 👀 Check out our Project Page: https://lnkd.in/gsxy5792 Know someone who needs a Local Engineering Frim? Make sure to Like and Share our posts! 👍🏻 #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #Construction #WaterResources #CivilEngineerLife #NationalParks #SustainableDesign #StructuralEngineering

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🏰 Scotty's Castle Utilities Restoration 🏰 In 2015, heavy rains damaged Scotty's Castle's water, wastewater, and electrical infrastructure in Death Valley National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) worked with HECO Engineers to assess the damage and design new systems. After extensive planning and analysis, preferred alternatives were identified for each system, including a septic system, electrical system, water source, water tank roof replacement, and water line alignment. HECO Engineers provided comprehensive assistance throughout the project, from planning and design to construction management, ensuring the restoration of Scotty's Castle's infrastructure for public use. Services Provided by HECO Engineers: ☑️ Title I Preliminary Engineering ☑️ Title II Report ☑️ Title III Construction Management ☑️ Condition Assessment ☑️ Project Design ☑️ Civil Engineering ☑️ SCADA design We have been involved in many National Park Service Projects where HECO has made an impact on park usability. Do you have a project requiring experienced civil engineering? Give us a call to discuss! 👀 Check out our Project Page: https://lnkd.in/gsxy5792 Know someone who needs a Local Engineering Frim? Make sure to Like and Share our posts! 👍🏻 #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #Construction #WaterResources #CivilEngineerLife #NationalParks #SustainableDesign #StructuralEngineering

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Communication is critical between contractors, public works project managers and inspectors. If you had an easy to implement tool to submit quantity verification (with geotagged and timestamped photos) to inspectors who then approve or reject work in REAL TIME, wouldn't that improve your workflow and lower your costs? The key is ease of use for greater adoption across your whole project ecosystem - crew leads, foremen, inspectors, PMs and executives have access in real time. The interactive application that saves time and money - PowerQV. Reach out to learn more. #projectmanagement #quantityverification #publicworks

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