As US college tuition soars, students, parents, and policy makers are pressuring universities to demonstrate the value of a college degree. One way to show the benefit of a diploma is to report ...

Whether building a new deck on the back of one’s house or the entire infrastructure for a missile defense program, the most basic and complex question in construction is always, “How much is it going ...

Engineers are licensed professionals who must earn at least a bachelor's degree and have several years' of work experience before being allowed to practice on their own. This requirement is equivalent ...

In a nation where billions of dollars flow into infrastructure each year, from airports to highways to municipal transit systems, there's one often-overlooked role that quietly determines whether ...

Before making a big purchase, whether a product or a service, many people conduct research to ensure they pay a fair price. Comparing prices, reading reviews and even calling to get real-time quotes ...

Engineering and development teams are tasked with building and sustaining well-functioning technical systems. It’s invaluable work—but that doesn’t mean money is no object. With a focus on nuts and ...

SAN FRANCISCO — There are those who believe that the vast majority of semiconductor design work will be done in the not-so-distant future in China, India and other emerging nations. But that's not the ...