The Critical Role of the Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago: Protecting the PublicThrough Regulated Engineering Practice

By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE, R.Eng. Registrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT) CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd (CEAL) Every major earthquake reminds us that public safety depends not only on...

Saving Lives and Minimizing Loss: The Quality of the Build Environment as a critical factor in Disaster Preparedness

By Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., R. Eng., M.ASCE, FAPETT Registrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT)CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd. (CEAL) Introduction The built environment is comprised largely of buildings and...

Rethinking Flood Resilience: Lessons from Port of Spain for Caribbean Cities

By Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., R. Eng., M.ASCE, FAPETT Registrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT)CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd. (CEAL) A Caribbean Challenge Across the Caribbean, flooding has become one of the...

Professional Engineering Registration: A Strategic Asset for Employers and Engineers

By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE, R.Eng. Registrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT) CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd (CEAL) Engineering is a profession that carries significant responsibility. The...

The Case for Internship and Mentorship Programmes in State Construction Contracts

Maintaining Professional Competence Throughout a Lifetime of Engineering By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, R.Eng., M.ASCERegistrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT)CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd. (CEAL) A...

STANDARD OF CARE IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE: What is the Standard of Care expected from an Engineer

By Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., R. Eng., M.ASCE, FAPETT Registrar, Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago (BOETT)CEO and Principal Engineer, Consulting Engineers Associates 2005 Ltd. (CEAL) Understanding the Concept of Standard of Care In assessing the performance of...