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Capturing the Desert Sun:
An expansive solar power system in Las Vegas powers the water system and feeds renewable energy to the electrical grid

Floyd Dowell:
Agricultural engineer automates technology for analyzing wheat and other grains

Bonhag Associates:
MEP engineering firm takes on myriad energy-related projects

 

Issues from 2006

Previous issues of Progressive Engineer online magazine featuring profiles of engineers and companies and stories on engineering projects that detail the accomplishments of engineers.

December 2006

FEATURE: Out of Their Design Comfort Zone
Volunteers with Compatible Technology International in Minnesota overcome unusual obstacles in engineering basic equipment to help people in developing countries process food.
COMPANY PROFILE: R.W. Beck infrastructure engineering firm focuses on business too
PROFILE
Jim Thompson:
Has a passion for overseeing facilities and construction at a retirement home

November 2006

FEATURE: Out of Their Design Comfort Zone
Volunteers with Compatible Technology International in Minnesota overcome unusual obstacles in engineering basic equipment to help people in developing countries process food.
COMPANY PROFILE: Mid-Penn Engineering fosters community development.
PROFILE
Jim Thompson:
Has a passion for overseeing facilities and construction at a retirement home

October 2006

FEATURE: Out of Their Design Comfort Zone
Volunteers with Compatible Technology International in Minnesota overcome unusual obstacles in engineering basic equipment to help people in developing countries process food.
COMPANY PROFILE: Mid-Penn Engineering fosters community development.
PROFILE
Michael Barker:
Structural engineering professor doubles as an urban search and rescue worker

September 2006

FEATURE: Rapidly Improving Transportation
Serving as a model of efficient transportation, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system continues to expand
COMPANY PROFILE: Mid-Penn Engineering fosters community development.
PROFILE
Michael Barker:
Structural engineering professor doubles as an urban search and rescue worker

August 2006

FEATURE: Rapidly Improving Transportation
Serving as a model of efficient transportation, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system continues to expand
COMPANY PROFILE: Jones Edmunds deals in all things infrastructure but keeps its roots in water and wastewater engineering
PROFILE
Michael Barker:
Structural engineering professor doubles as an urban search and rescue worker

July 2006

FEATURE: Rapidly Improving Transportation
Serving as a model of efficient transportation, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system continues to expand
COMPANY PROFILE: Jones Edmunds deals in all things infrastructure but keeps its roots in water and wastewater engineering
PROFILE
Erin Gately:
Product steward makes Hewlett-Packard's designs more environmentally friendly

June 2006

FEATURE: Cold But Super
SuperPower uses superconductors, actually wires cooled to extremely low temperatures, to create electric power devices that can save huge amounts of energy and improve the electrical grid
COMPANY PROFILE: Jones Edmunds deals in all things infrastructure but keeps its roots in water and wastewater engineering
PROFILE
Erin Gately:
Product steward makes Hewlett-Packard's designs more environmentally friendly

May 2006

FEATURE: Cold But Super
SuperPower uses superconductors, actually wires cooled to extremely low temperatures, to create electric power devices that can save huge amounts of energy and improve the electrical grid
COMPANY PROFILE: Solarcrete hits stride with its insulated concrete wall panel for energy-efficient buildings
PROFILE
Erin Gately:
Product steward makes Hewlett-Packard's designs more environmentally friendly

April 2006

FEATURE: Cold But Super
SuperPower uses superconductors, actually wires cooled to extremely low temperatures, to create electric power devices that can save huge amounts of energy and improve the electrical grid
COMPANY PROFILE: Solarcrete hits stride with its insulated concrete wall panel for energy-efficient buildings
PROFILE
Lillian Moller Gilbreth:
Noted industrial engineer was more than the wife and mother the public saw

March 2006

FEATURE: Business Goes Underground
Companies convert spent limestone mines to subsurface business parks with many advantages
COMPANY PROFILE: Solarcrete hits stride with its insulated concrete wall panel for energy-efficient buildings
PROFILE
Lillian Moller Gilbreth:
Noted industrial engineer was more than the wife and mother the public saw

February 2006

FEATURE: Business Goes Underground
Companies convert spent limestone mines to subsurface business parks with many advantages
COMPANY PROFILE: EBI Consulting applies environmental engineering to help myriad businesses
PROFILE
Lillian Moller Gilbreth:
Noted industrial engineer was more than the wife and mother the public saw

January 2006

FEATURE: Business Goes Underground
Companies convert spent limestone mines to subsurface business parks with many advantages
COMPANY PROFILE: EBI Consulting applies environmental engineering to help myriad businesses
PROFILES
1 - Jim Finlayson:
Computer engineer starts  a company on the side and  becomes a better engineer for it
2 - Al Hardman:
Civil engineer finds success after starting his own construction company and now avidly pursues sled dog racing

 

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