Preparing the civil engineer of tomorrow by 'raising the bar'
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has advocated for the "attainment of a body of knowledge for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level" in 1998, and the organization's Body of Knowledge Committee published a report on this body of knowledge in 2004, with the use of this document raising questions and suggestions. A second committee regarding this topic, formed in 2005, refined the body of knowledge and is seeking comments on the draft.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Wanted: civil engineers
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United States currently faces an acute shortage of civil engineers. While many academicians voice in unison on the existing shortage, there are various other factors that create challenges for civil engineers. Globalization, has called fore intense competition for civil engineers, from around different parts of the world. Apart from the technical skills, these engineers now need to inculcate skills relating to communication, leadership, etc.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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The evolution of engineering ethics during the last 150 years
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This article discusses the origin and evolution of the professional ethics in civil engineering called Code of Ethics. The code was first introduced in 1914.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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