The NCSEA Structural Licensure Committee, like many of us, occasionally “takes stock” to reflect and make resolutions for the future. Over the past few years, the Committee has advocated for structural licensure in various ways: articles, newsletters, member surveys, presentations, and communication with other organizations. Though structural licensure has yet to be established in many jurisdictions, NCSEA continues to believe its implementation would offer better protection to the public and ultimately save lives. …
Author Archives : Timothy M. Gilbert, P.E., S.E., SECB
Timothy M. Gilbert, P.E., S.E., SECB is a Project Specialist for TimkenSteel in Canton, OH. He is also the current President for SEAoO and chairs its Structural Licensure Committee. He may be reached at tgilbert.pe@gmail.com.
Lake Wobegon is a fictional Minnesota Town from A Prairie Home Companion, a popular public radio show by Garrison Keillor. One of the show’s famous lines about the town is:
“…the little town that time forgot and the decades cannot improve … where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” …
As an engineer, I believe that our highest obligation is to provide for the public welfare. Most jurisdictions and many professional societies express this obligation in their laws, rules or bylaws. In keeping with this, the NCSEA Structural Licensure Committee believes that the public would be better protected by establishing structural licensure in all jurisdictions – legislation requiring a licensed Structural Engineer to be in responsible charge for the design of significant structures. …
Support for structural licensure led NCSEA, SECB, ASCE-SEI and ACEC’s CASE to form the Structural Engineering Licensure Coalition (SELC). While SELC serves to provide a common voice in support of structural licensure, there are engineers and organizations that oppose structural licensure. This article examines the reasons for such opposition. …
In 2012, three members of NCSEA Member Organizations under the age of 35 received scholarships to attend the Annual Conference in Saint Louis for writing essays on the benefits of Young Member Groups (YMGs) within Structural Engineers Associations (SEAs). Heather Anesta’s submission appeared in the NCSEA News portion of the April 2012 issue of STRUCTURE magazine. The two others are included here, along with a piece written by a more senior professional to provide an additional point of view. …