January/February—Green Building and Professional Liability
Designing for sustainability has become a much talked about topic among engineers and other design professionals. Sustainability certainly has its benefits, but it also can create additional risks if design professionals aren't careful.

March—Visualization
Seeing is believing. As visualization technology continues to improve, how is the AEC industry making use of the technology's benefits?

April—Solving the Multi-Office Communication Challenge
Using technology to connect multiple engineering offices can lead to better collaboration and greater efficiency. This improved collaboration can help firms distance themselves from the competition.

May—GIS at State DOTs
Geographic information systems are playing an important role in transportation planning. Barriers to the implementation of GIS are decreasing, and more state departments of transportation are progressively using GIS to help make decisions.

June—Alternative Dispute Resolution
Every engineering and construction project runs the risk of getting bogged down in a dispute. Discover the latest trends in settling disputes without visiting a courtroom.

July—Building Information Modeling in Action
According to one 2007 survey, almost half of A/E/P and environmental firms said they planned to increase their use of building information modeling in 2007. As this software-enabled technology continues its evolution, some firms are emphasizing BIM and successfully using it to meet client needs.

August/September—Online Collaboration
Online collaboration and project management technology can be an invaluable asset in the AEC industry. Find out the latest advances and some examples of the benefits.

October—Tech Tips for Small Firms
Small firms face unique challenges in keeping their businesses running smoothly. Here's how some of these firms are successfully using information technology tools to meet those challenges.

November—Going Mobile
The latest advances in mobile applications are making an impact in the engineering and construction industry.

December—Professional Liability Insurance and Directory
This special section includes a directory of professional liability insurance providers, which is assembled annually by NSPE and its partners, along with coverage of professional liability insurance trends.

* This editorial calendar is subject to change.