As we prepare for the 2022 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference, we once again find ourselves in the midst of a significant shift in the national security landscape for the United States and our allies. As real-world events and new mission requirements unfold, the current defense budget and military construction … Read more
All of us at STV are part of a larger team. Whether we work primarily in an office environment or directly in the field at a construction site, we are all fulfilling a common goal to deliver the best solutions for our clients. During this Construction Safety Week – and throughout the entire year – … Read more
When early career professionals enter the industry, often their network consists of former classmates and coworkers. That’s why, as they start their exciting new positions, it’s also important for them to seek out professional organizations that will in turn, allow them to connect with peers and mentors while also pursuing leadership opportunities that can supplement … Read more
A key question I ask myself and my team at the onset of every new project is, “how can we make transportation more affordable, accessible, and equitable? How can we ensure through our community outreach that we have heard all voices?” This question dates back to more than 65 years ago, when Congress authorized President … Read more
When video games first came out, a misguided concern was that they would rot kids’ brains. For me, they did the complete opposite. Today’s games feature realistic renderings of entire universes and can be played with someone halfway across the world. These intricate games have also provided infrastructure designers like me with the tools and … Read more
As transit planners, working with our clients and community stakeholders to create more equitable access to public transportation – regardless of race, gender, age, or income level – is central to who we are and what we do. Whether it is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed light rail line or bus … Read more
My career as a professional environmental planner was already underway in 1989 when a transformative moment alerted me to what I actually wanted to be when I grew up. That moment came at my first ever National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) conference. I was presenting on an innovative public involvement program I was supporting … Read more
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