Putting people first

Article Abstract:

People-First is a mentoring programing implemented at engineering firm Black and Veatch. It, however, has proven to be an effective program for engineers who want to improve their interpersonal and communication skills. People-First is designed to match the professional skills of engineers with projects that enable them to acquire the experience and training required to achieve their goals. It includes a feedback and reward system for those who achieve and go beyond project and firm goals.

Construction industry, Usage, Human resource management, Mentors, Mentoring, Black & Veatch Corp.

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Wonderwall

Article Abstract:

Unique construction techniques were used to construct a vertical wall for the remediation of the Queen City Farms Superfund site in Seattle, WA. The site posed an engineering challenge because of its proximity to two lakes. The wall was built to prevent underground contaminants from seeping into these nearby lakes. The design and construction of the wall were conducted by Kennedy/Jenks, Federal Way and Hayward Baker Inc.

Public works, Prevention, Water pollution, Seattle, Washington

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