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Why Buildings Fail During Earthquakes: Engineering Lessons from Venezuela
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
When You Skip the Engineer, the Cracks Spread Far Beyond the Wall
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Understanding the Seismic Risk of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Region
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
The Myth of the “Building Code”: Why Trinidad and Tobago Needs a True National Building Code This is a Matters for Public Safety, Disaster Resilience and National Development
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
The Impact of Imbalance and Onerous Finance and Payment Terms in State Construction Contracts
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
The Crisis of Wind-Resistant Roof Construction in Trinidad and Tobago
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Lessons from the Venezuela Earthquake: What it Portends for the Quality of the Built Environment, and the Importance of Regulated Engineering Practice
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Engineering Consultancy Services Procurement under the T&T Revitalization Programme: The Antithesis of Engineering Capacity Building
A Missed Opportunity for Engineering Capacity...
Does the Design-Build Project Procurement Method Facilitate the Building of Engineering Capacity in Trinidad and Tobago?
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Bridging The Gap: Asset Management as The Key To Resilient Public Infrastructure
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
A NEW LEVEL OF EGREGIOUS PAYMENT TERMS IN STATE CONTRACTS When the Contractor or Consultant Is Expected to Finance the State’s Funding Risk
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
A National Agenda for Earthquake Resilience in Trinidad and Tobago
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Your Engineering Career Begins with Education; Your Professional Journey Is Defined by Registration
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
Understanding Dispute Avoidance and Dispute Resolution: The Key to Successful Project Delivery
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., FAPETT, M.ASCE,...
The Role of APETT and the BOETT
Why Every Strong Engineering Profession Needs...
Double Advantage! How APETT Membership and BOETT Registration Boost Professional Credibility for Engineers
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, BSc., FAPETT, R.Eng.,...
The Future Engineer: Engineering in an Age of Intelligence, Uncertainty and Leadership
By Eng. Vaughn I. Lezama, BSc., FAPETT, R.Eng.,...
The Dual Social Contract of Professional Engineering
Why Every Strong Engineering Profession Needs...
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,...
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,...
Rethinking Flood Resilience: Lessons from Port of Spain for Caribbean Cities
By Vaughn I. Lezama, B.Sc., R. Eng., M.ASCE,...