Ethics Still Matter Today
Sunday, November 14
We live in a time and place where it often feels like ethics and values are all too easily and frequently sacrificed. Early on in my program I had a conversation with someone who mentioned that he worked at a company that would fudge the numbers just to make them match their needs. A few days ago...
Why Soil Matters When Building – Remembering the Surfside Condo
Sunday, November 07
Soil. The earth is full of it and everything we have rests upon it. We build on it, we grow grass on it, we play sports on it, and we build offices and homes on it. Yet it’s something we rarely think of, unless of course you happen to be a geotechnical engineer. A geotechnical engineer is someon...
Environmental Considerations When Buying Land
Sunday, October 31
In a study done by Pew Research, states were ranked based upon how many residents approved/disapproved of local environmental regulations. Topping the pro-regulation states was Hawaii with 68% of residents stating that environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost, while 56% of Montana re...
APR: Not All It’s Cracked up to Be
Sunday, October 17
When I first discovered an interest in investing, I remember stumbling across the fact that lenders are required to disclose the annual percentage rate or APR when offering a loan. Little did I know then, that what I thought was a government protection wasn’t so transparent after all. Below we’l...
The Hunt for Work Ensues
Sunday, October 10
Having now begun classes, even though I’m still settling in, it’s time to start thinking about getting a part-time job. I mentioned in a previous article that I have a strong academic background, but that that background never helped me land a job. I like to say that I’ve never been asked for my...
The First Day of Class
Sunday, October 03
Day One I have to admit that reality has yet to set in. I moved to a new city. I’ve been on campus. I attended my first class. Still though… it doesn’t seem real just yet. We just completed orientation. We spent some time getting to know our classmates, learning where things are on campus, and l...