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  Image by partystock on Freepik “Time is not refundable; use it with intention.” ~ Unknown As an engineer, your job requires a high level of focus and attention to detail. With so many tasks

  Image by Freepik   Civil engineers bring a diverse set of viewpoints, skills, and knowledge to the table. Because of the impact our work has on society, there are many benefits to sharing our

  Image from Freepik If you were, are, or knew a Girl Scout, you’ve heard this tune. It is a classic in Girl Scouts. And it fits with today’s blog. When I work with younger

  Image from Freepik Image by prostooleh on Freepik In this article, I’d like to discuss the importance of building and maintaining the right culture in your firm. It’s the most important thing you can do.

  Image from Freepik   We all have something that feels like if we could change or get over it and turn the weakness into a strength, it would unlock all sorts of progress and

  Image by pressfoto on Freepik Like most large-scale systemic events, March 2020 gave “official birth” to a new era of work and life — one with new rules, new ways of thinking, and lots

  “Engineering success is not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions, seeking feedback, and continuously learning.” – Unknown As an engineer, having a strong foundation of expertise and confidence in

  Image by ArtPhoto_studio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical

  “The engineer’s first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is.” ~ Unknown Engineering is an ever-evolving field, and staying on top of the latest trends is essential for

Image by partystock on Freepik In this article, I want to highlight a critically important equation that every engineering executive, leader and HR professional must be aware of to avoid wasting a lot of time

  Image from Freepik To be successful project managers, you must be communicative and solution-focused. Juggling a multitude of tasks every day while being present in many different places is the daily norm. There is

Image from Freepik The last few years have brought a lot of commotion and shakeup in the employment world. From mass layoffs to record unemployment and everything in between, “volatility” is certainly the word that

  Image by creativeart on Freepik Image by de luis_molinero on Freepik Engineering companies are great at developing engineers. But what about the often natural transition of an engineer to an engineering manager? How can

  Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether

  Image by DCStudio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical

  “The art of communication is the language of leadership” ~ James Humes Are you an effective communicator? Pause a moment before you answer that. If your instinct is to say “yes,” let me ask