Pursuing debts for your services: Engineers in small claims court
Whatever their specific field or discipline, Ontario’s engineers provide comprehensive engineering services that help their clients overcome today’s most pressing challenges. A formal business or engineering agreement between a professional […]
Five facts about intellectual property that may surprise you
Did you know that as an engineer or engineering graduate, you and/or your business could be creating intellectual property (IP) assets that may be protected? Intellectual Property According to the […]
Professional Liability versus Commercial General Liability?
OSPE members can secure both Professional Liability and Commercial General Liability through the OSPE insurance program. But what is the difference and how can you ensure you are properly protected? […]
Everyday Savings with OSPE
Every year, OSPE requests member feedback through our detailed Member Satisfaction Survey. In 2015, you told us that affinity offers were one of your top-two reasons for joining OSPE. As […]
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Tips for registering for OSPE courses, workshops and events
There is always something great going on at OSPE. Whether you are seeking professional development or a social event to network with fellow engineering professionals, OSPE offers a wide variety […]
Internship wage subsidies available for employers and new grads
Did you know that the environmental industry in Ontario includes more than 3,000 green companies? These bodies employ over 65,000 environmental professionals with job titles ranging from agrologists to biological […]
A historic feat of engineering: The Wuppertal Schwebebahn
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a floating train? The German city of Wuppertal is home to the Wuppertal Schwebebahn – the world’s oldest operating monorail system. Opening on March 1, […]
Cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs: Ryerson University’s new Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Historically, business ownership has been an uncommon practice among new graduates, simply because of the capital and resources required to launch a start-up. Today, the abundance of e-commerce websites (Etsy, […]
Member Profile: Dave De Sylva talks sustainability and energy efficiency
Dave De Sylva graduated from the University of Toronto’s civil engineering program in 1973. He owns and operates Del Ridge Homes, Leed Wall Building Systems and Kenborough Contracting, and GreenLife […]