Jaster-Quintanilla (JQ) has been named one of the "2008 Best Structural Firms To Work For" by ZweigWhite's Structural Engineer Magazine, the primary design and specification resource for practicing structural engineers. The winning firms were selected based on their commitment to provide a positive work environment and challenging and interesting work opportunities for their employees.

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The International Fracture Group and the Canadian Organizing Committee for the 12th International Conference on Fracture (ICF 12) invite all those interested in all aspects of fracture research to participate in this conference to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from July 12-17, 2009.

The Conference will cover the latest developments in mechanics and mechanisms of fracture, fatigue and strength of solids.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced that it has acquired Struc-Soft Inc., a leading Montreal-based reseller and developer of 2D and 3D engineering, construction, and fabrication products for analysis, design, and drawing production.  Struc-Soft has been the exclusive North American reseller of Bentley’s ProSteel 3D structural steel detailing and fabrication software since 2000, and also offers custom-developed ProSteel add-ons for specialized applications, such as stairs, light-gauge walls and trusses, offshore platforms and jackets, pressure vessels, and towers.  Through its team o continue reading

UCI-sponsored conference to focus on efficient engineering and construction Growing world concern about preserving the environment and limiting energy consumption poses a challenge to engineers and builders: How to develop greener technologies for buildings, bridges and other important infrastructure systems. The stakes are high. Construction, renovation and demolition produce significant hazardous waste. Residential and commercial buildings emit substantial carbon dioxide and deplete energy reserves.