SOCIAL ENGINEERING

Famous con man, or social engineer, Frank Abagnale, Jr. successfully posed as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and prosecutor to avoid paying for services, as well as to perpetrate check fraud to the tune of $2.5 million in the mid-sixties. In this movie, a computer hacker social engineers the call center for the vehicle’s monitoring system and convinces the call center employee that his father is having a heart attack and needs the car to be started remotely

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Trade Winds Single-Point Store for construction chemicals products

Infographic | April 2, 2020

Rapid developments in emerging countries and the use of innovative products and materials in construction activities have supported the growth of construction chemicals markets. Construction activities are driven by continuing industrialization and urbanization. Increasing construction expenditures in both new construction and improvement & repair projects will drive the demand for construction chemicals.

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Types of engineering

Infographic | April 3, 2021

Here is a brief description of major types of engineering programs found at many universities. Check with the school that you wish to attend to see if they have a specific program that fits your interest.

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Architecture: Some Fascinating Facts and Figures

Infographic | December 14, 2019

Architecture is defined as both the process and the product of planning, designing and constructing buildings or any other structure. It is an art and a science. It is soaring the heights of imagination and it is the promise of shelter and security. It is a statement of position and purpose. And, most important of all, it literally surrounds you!

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How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Construction Industry?

Infographic | February 5, 2020

The construction industry is constantly evolving and experts are continuing to research new tools and ways to optimize the process. People had been using plain paper, pen, and verbal planning in the initial days. With time the new technology introduced CAD software and Building Information Model BIM to the 3D design model.

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How Augmented and Virtual Reality Can Boost Productivity in Construction

Infographic | January 9, 2020

The U.S. construction industry builds nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures every year and employs more than 7 million workers. For various reasons, poor productivity in construction is a costly and difficult challenge to address. Virtual reality and augmented reality technology can improve communication, reduce costs, and identify problems in advance.

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STEM is on the rise. How can schools help?

Infographic | February 13, 2020

Over the last decade, the U.S. has created nearly 2 million new STEM jobs - but students math and science scores continue to lag behind other nations, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment. STEM includes many ever-evolving and expanding fields, and success requires the ability to continue to learn and adapt to new situations. Raising a STEM workforce starts long before college. So, where do schools begin?

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Knight Piésold is an employee-owned global consulting firm that provides specialized services to the mining, power, water resources, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. We are engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists, and technologists who focus on creating value at every stage of a project through quality driven, sustainable solutions.

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