Updates about construction professionals in the New York/New England region, including obituaries of long-time maritime engineering expert Ed Schmeltz, and of architect Robert Mitchell, who led the effort to redesign Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Conn., after the fatal shooting of 26 children and adults in 2012.
After 34 years, William Ibbs is retiring as professor of construction management from U.C. Berkeley. His groundbreaking research into the subject of project change and its impact on labor productivity influenced professional practice and set a standard that helps parties resolve disputes.
