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A collection of 3 decades of life experiences revolving around the industry of construction and engineering. Tales are told from the "human side" of the world of construction and are interwoven "Stanzas" relating to a central mainstream theme that has segments that are instructional, humorous and tragic. Derived from the author's personal career experiences as a builder, contractor, Professional Engineer, designer and educator.
Ruminations
~My Story
What makes the waves dance and runaway on the beach? What keeps the sand from leaving in this dance? What changes hour by hour to make the tides rises and fall?
These are the questions that have crossed the minds of those who have walked upon the thin line between land and sea for thousands of years. These "sea-rumblings" cause us to look to the small and then widen the lense of the mind to the gigantic. Our life, our world of existence, is positioned somewhere in between the tiny particles of sand and the glistening stars that play on the surface of the vast ocean ....
Education and Background
My professional background is in Civil, Structural and Marine engineering where I have spent the last 40 years as an engineering practitioner, construction company owner, consultant and teacher at various universities.
I have worked in the Baltimore area through most of my career in many phases of construction that include historical structures, commercial development, waterway and coastal designs, airports, educational facilities and power generation facilities as well as teaching at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and the United States Naval Academy
I am a registered Professional Engineer in 11 states
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1980
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Civil Engineering 2001
University of Maryland College Park
Doctor of Philosophy 2017
Testimonials
“Concrete Daydreams” by Jeffrey Cerquetti Ph.D., P.E. is a wonderful book of true stories of his many experiences in the world of Construction. Many good - some not so good – but all had a good lesson to learn.
His writing style is fun and easy to read – you look forward to that style to repeat itself in every “Stanza”.
The names of everyone (except Jeff of course) and projects, etc. were changed to protect the privacy of those in the stories. But even most of they who shall not be named would enjoy this book!
At this time of the year, this is a great stocking stuffer for anyone who has worked/is working in the world of construction – especially in the greater Baltimore region. They will enjoy this book!
They may even read it twice!
William J. Stewart, P.E., CEM, CCP
