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Executive director Mark Fakler shares insights on his role at the Board
By B. B. Urness | Jun 7, 2024
Mark Fakler, PE, recently took on the role of Executive Director with a background of 32 years in professional civil engineering.
Nevada Commission on Ethics will not submit a bill draft request for 2025 legislative session
By L. E. Bushouse | May 29, 2024
The Nevada Commission on Ethics has decided not to submit a bill draft request for the 2025 legislative session. This decision follows two consecutive legislative sessions where the commission's proposed legislation, despite garnering support, failed to become law after lawmakers amended the bill to exempt themselves from oversight.
Flags lowered to half-staff on National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
By A. A. Sanchez | May 29, 2024
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo commanded that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 15, in honor of peace officers who have lost their lives while serving. The flags were lowered at the Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds.
Land surveyor shares insights on career transition from engineering
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 11, 2024
Kaitlin Constantine's journey to becoming a licensed land surveyor highlights an alternative path for professionals in engineering and surveying fields.
Nevada's evolving borders shaped by treaties and surveys
By D. D. Diggs | Jun 1, 2022
Nevada's journey to its current boundaries has been marked by historical treaties, surveying challenges, and legal disputes.
Guidance on gaining relevant experience towards becoming a licensed professional engineer
By D. D. Diggs | May 9, 2022
Aspiring engineers must be cautious about the type of experience they gain while working towards licensure.
Guidelines stress importance of clear contracts for engineers and surveyors
By B. B. Urness | Mar 7, 2022
The regulation mandating written contracts, established in late 2010 and amended in 2019, is a crucial component for professionals whose work relies on client agreements.
NCEES announces Reno as exclusive site for structural engineering pencil-and-paper exams
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 13, 2021
The NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering Exam will transition to being the only professional engineering exam available in a pencil-and-paper format starting with the April 2022 administration.
NCEES transitions most exams to computer-based format
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2021
Nearly all exams required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor are now exclusively available as computer-based tests.
Patty Mamola reflects on board role and engineering journey
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 18, 2020
Patty Mamola, PE, currently serves as the Executive Director of NVBPELS.
Nevada diversifies economy with tech giants amid regulatory challenges
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 14, 2020
In 2010, Nevada was grappling with the repercussions of the 2007 economic recession.
Technology reshapes land surveying profession with advanced tools
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 16, 2020
The land surveying profession is undergoing significant changes due to technological advancements.
Nevada leads decoupling initiative in engineering licensure process
By D. D. Diggs | Aug 11, 2020
The Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has introduced a significant change in the licensing process for professional engineers by decoupling the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam from the required engineering experience.
Nevada lawmakers urged to tackle civil asset forfeiture reform
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 27, 2019
Politics in Nevada are currently marked by turbulence, but a rare opportunity for bipartisan cooperation has emerged during the state's 80th legislative session.
Nevada urged to enforce penalties on public record law violators
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 1, 2018
Transparency is a fundamental aspect of representative government, ensuring that citizens have access to government records and information.
Nevada Policy Research Institute clarifies misconceptions about state education spending
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 27, 2018
The Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) has released a statement regarding the state's education spending.
Las Vegas police face scrutiny over civil forfeiture transparency
By B. B. Urness | Feb 27, 2018
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is facing scrutiny over its handling of civil forfeiture records.
Tax cuts offer new opportunities for U.S. small businesses
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 27, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has brought significant changes to the U.S. tax system, particularly affecting small businesses.
Transparency issues complicate Nevada's commerce tax repeal debate
By B. B. Urness | Sep 29, 2017
The Nevada Tax Department is facing criticism for its lack of transparency, which some argue is obstructing the debate over the repeal of the commerce tax.
Sessions revives controversial civil-asset forfeiture policy
By B. B. Urness | Aug 16, 2017
Jeff Sessions, the former Attorney General, has reignited the practice of civil-asset forfeiture.