How We Spend the Highway Trust Fund
There is a formula to allocate funds by state based upon a) gas tax revenues contributed, b) miles of highway and c) population, but -- like the tax code -- there are loopholes and exceptions.
Job Searching? Get Out From Behind the Computer
Networking in the flesh is a far superior manner of executing a job search than hitting the job boards. However, the secret in doing it well lies in approaching it unlike a job search.
U.S. Transportation Infrastructure: Why is the Money Suddenly Inadequate?
We’ve established the infrastructure crisis, so now it’s time to look at WHY this has happened.
Where does the money to build and fix roads come from? Since 1956, U.S. roadway infrastructure projects have been largely funded […]
The First Step: Admitting the Problem
Seems as if there are a number of crises to keep the news anchors busy these days. Before controversial healthcare reform and the flashy “Cash for Clunkers” program hit the streets, I do recall a modicum of […]
Turnover Tipping Point 2: New Management
A change in management is often a point of career reflection for employees in civil engineering consulting firms.
Negotiating the Offer – Pencil or Pen?
This is a topic of great interest to me today as I assist a client in reeling in their desired “big fish.” What modus operandi is more effective: Negotiating an offer before the offer letter is presented, or letting the written offer letter serve as the first volley in negotiations?
I’ve […]