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Considering a renovation that involves knocking down a wall? Removing a wall is a great way to make a room larger and create a more open floor plan. But before you get too far into the process, be sure to first determine if the wall is load bearing. Knowing if a wall is load bearing…

If you’re like many professional engineers, you find the bid and proposal process one of the biggest challenges to growing your business. Some projects may end up being awarded based solely on price. However, creating a proposal that effectively highlights your expertise and the value you’ll bring to a project is a surefire way to…

As any homeowner or contractor who has undertaken a home building/renovation project knows, construction costs can add up quickly. Whether you’re building a new home from scratch, adding on a house extension, or remodeling a room, here are 4 top tips to help you cut costs on your next home building project. 1. Plan ahead….

With P.E. For Hire (PEforHire.com), professional engineers can easily find great opportunities while contractors and consultants can find the most qualified engineering subcontractors, all of which can be done without a middleman. This is undoubtedly beneficial to both parties, allowing licensed engineers to pick the needle out of the haystack while consultants and contractors can…

P.E. For Hire recently polled several leaders in the engineering field to gain more insight into the emerging trends affecting our industry and jobs. We did our research and pared the list to these top 3. By Francisco Loureiro Founder and President of PEforHire.com 1. Infrastructure American infrastructure is crumbling. According to the American Society…

There’s no doubt the “gig” economy is changing the way people work. Intuit, the makers of TurboTax, recently conducted a study that presents a strong economic trend that today’s workers value flexible work hours over full-time employment. Researchers predict that by 2020, 40-percent of American workers will be classified as independent contractors. With nearly half…

Here are 5 reasons why you should list your next project with P.E. For Hire: Save money on job posting services – PEFORHIRE.COM is free! Compare bids from licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.s) Maintain tighter control of your project’s labor costs Flex your workforce as needed during times of boom or bust Bring new insights and…