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A Guide to Structural Analysis and Design for Civil Engineering Projects

Structural analysis is a key engineering discipline that ensures the stability, strength, and serviceability of structures. For civil engineering projects, these concepts are vital for creating safe, efficient, and durable...

Hugh Brightwell Promoted to Vice President, Construction Management

Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Hugh Brightwell to Vice President, Construction Management. With over 40 years of experience, Hugh leads the City of Sherman’s $1B Capital Improvement Program. His...

Pape-Dawson Acquires Texas-Based KSA Engineers

Pape-Dawson announces the acquisition of Texas-based KSA Engineers, expanding its presence across Texas and the United States. Founded in 1978, KSA has grown to 170 team members across 11 offices...

Carol Skloss, PHR, SHRM-CP Promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer

Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Carol Skloss, PHR, SHRM-CP, to Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 30 years of experience, Carol leads the Human Resources department, overseeing Employee Health...

Game on! Pape-Dawson gets into the NFL stadium business

The Tennessee Titans will play in a new arena in Nashville for the 2027 season, located just across from the current Nissan Stadium. Designed by Brad Slayden, P.E., Vice President...

Melissa Kidd, CPSM Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer

Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Melissa Kidd, CPSM, to Chief Marketing Officer. Since joining in 2002, Melissa has built a high-performing marketing and business development team, overseeing proposal submissions,...

Vanessa McMahan Promoted to Vice President, Innovation

Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Vanessa McMahan to Vice President, Innovation. Vanessa’s expertise in business intelligence and data analytics has supported major programs like TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program...

Land Use and Sustainability: How Civil Engineers Can Impact Urban Planning

Five Urban Design Principles for Building Better Communities

Effective urban design is critical to creating vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive cities. More than half of the world’s population lives...

Revolutionary Roads: How Lasers Are Paving the Way to the Future

Transportation infrastructure starts with understanding the site. Modern LiDAR technology speeds up data collection, but survey crews are still needed to geo-reference data and access hard-to-reach areas. Various LiDAR types—airborne,...