Creating Recurring Revenue for Increased Stability of a Small Firm
In the world of engineering, owning a business or even being self-employed often requires stepping outside of technical design and into new territories of bookkeeping, marketing, web design, payroll, invoicing, and a bevy of other tasks not normally taken on by engineers. In 2011, I realized I belonged to the former — the drive to […]
Work From Home Productivity Tips for Engineers
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, many engineering companies across the United States and beyond are implementing travel restrictions and work from home directives. I have had the opportunity to work from home, on and off, over the last ten years, and as nice as it sounds, one of the biggest challenges with doing it […]
COVID-19 Coronavirus News and Information Related to Engineering
Updated: April 28, 2020 at 7:07 a.m. EDT Below is a list that we are updating daily related to the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak on the engineering industry including projects, conferences, events, company announcements, etc. To submit news, leave a comment at the bottom of this page or email us by clicking here. […]
EMI to Serve as COVID19 News Outlet for Engineering Related News
Like most people, the team here at the Engineering Management Institute is concerned about the COVID19 coronavirus. While there are many reputable news and medical sources out there to help you stay informed about COVID19, here at EMI we’d like to use our platform to keep you up to date on any news related to […]
What Construction Contractors and Owners Should Do, Today, to Prepare for the Possible Effects of Coronavirus on Projects
As novel coronavirus has spread from China to Europe, the United States and around the globe, it has begun to have a debilitating impact on world markets, manufacturing, distribution, supply chains, and the workforce in general. It seems only a matter of time before coronavirus directly affects U.S. construction projects. What can we, in the […]
What Goes Into Developing the ASCE Report Card for America’s Infrastructure? – Ep 139
In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Peyton Gibson, EIT, ENV SP, a civil engineer who works for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the Board of Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment. She also serves as the ASCE Colorado’s Infrastructure Report Card Chair, […]
Revisiting Your 2020 Resolutions: 3-Month Check
If you take the time to look at the calendar, you will notice that it is already March. At the time of this writing, several significant events had already occurred in 2020. The mere mention of the following words will conjure up the high-pitched, almost childlike delivery of the phrase “Oh, yeah!” Australia, Mr. Peanut, […]
5 Tips for Structural Engineers: Become the Best Version of Yourself – Ep 020
In episode 20 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a structural engineering consultant who primarily consults on construction litigation. After almost 50 years of managing and mentoring dozens of young structural engineers, Stan has seen firsthand the various struggles that engineers face in building successful careers. This […]
People Skills for Engineers: Making a Good First Impression – Ep 224
In this episode, I talk with Tony Munson, author of People Skills for Engineers. Tony talks about the technical and non-technical skills that engineers need to possess to become successful engineers. He also talks about how you can make a good first impression on your boss, and explains how to correct versus criticize someone. His […]
What Does Transformational Leadership Mean for Engineers?
Transformational leadership is a model of leadership that involves a leader who inspires his or her followers to work together toward a common goal and focus on the greater good. The best transformational leaders can enter a stagnant organization, identify its issues, and begin making improvements almost immediately. While this type of leadership may come […]