Dr. Lewis E. Ed Link

Dr. Lewis E. “Ed” Link is a research professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland. Contact him at elink@umd.edu.

Eating Our Seed Corn: R&D Funding Cuts Are Killing Our Economic Engine

Dr. Lewis E. "Ed" Link

March 5, 2014

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We are experiencing a quiet, insidious crisis—one that will not receive much attention until it is too late to mitigate the impacts.

Viewpoint: Why Uncertainty Is a Critical Factor in Designing for Disaster

Dr. Lewis E. "Ed" Link

July 18, 2011

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Recently, the media reported an ecclesiastical forecast of the end of the earth. Dubbed the “rapture,” most of us are thankful it was inaccurate.

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

Dr. Lewis E. "Ed" Link

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Eating Our Seed Corn: R&D Funding Cuts Are Killing Our Economic Engine

Viewpoint: Why Uncertainty Is a Critical Factor in Designing for Disaster

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