Engineering is omnipresent and facilitates countless common marvels from electric lights to clean water to efficient highways. The 2017 Engineer of the Year, Joe Taylor is “inspired by the role engineering plays in our everyday basic lives.” Taylor is featured on our cover with the staff of Lounsbury & Associates, an engineering company that’s been in continuous business in Alaska since 1949. Taylor is an associate at the firm, which states, “Our staff is quality conscious, production oriented, and equipped with the latest industry advancements.” Our Architecture & Engineering Special Section coincides with the 2018 E-Week, which runs from February 17-24 (eweekak.org).