by Gladys | Jun 3, 2026 | Construction Management
By Dr. Gladys Sera, PhD, PE Palm Beach was once hit by an apocalyptic 11.2-foot wall of water—the absolute highest extreme water level ever recorded in the area. While extreme maximums like that are what destroy infrastructure, the silent, terrifying reality is that...
by Gladys | May 3, 2026 | Construction Management
Unveiling the Urban Hazard: Toxic Waste Beneath Our Feet Explore the unseen dangers lurking beneath city streets, where toxic waste poses a silent threat to our communities. The Hidden Perils of Urban Infrastructure Right now, there are thousands of gallons of toxic...
by Gladys | Apr 27, 2026 | Construction Management
https://youtu.be/Gu7eJPlEHxA Welcome to the Sera Standard. If you found my channel through the viral asphalt videos, you are used to seeing me in the studio breaking down the math and exposing developer scams. But before I can engineer a structural foundation or...
by Gladys | Feb 4, 2026 | Construction Management
You come home to find 2 feet of water in your living room. Not from a hurricane, but from outdated infrastructure and rising sea levels. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for some Florida communities, where retention ponds, meant to mitigate flooding, are...
by Gladys | Nov 18, 2025 | Construction Management
Managing rainwater used to be as simple as letting it run off into gutters and out to a nearby drain. Today, it’s not that straightforward. Cities have expanded, and concrete has replaced soil as well as rainwater, which can feel more unpredictable than ever....
