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  Volunteer work and philanthropic efforts have been an integral part of Pennoni’s core values since 1966. And even prior to joining the firm in 2005, I’ve always valued the importance of them in both

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While new construction of any asset gets a lot of attention for

  “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” ~ Marie Curie Conflict resolution is an essential

Image by luis_molinero on Freepik   Time. It seems no one has enough of it, even though we all have the same 24/7. Here I sit on a Friday morning with — get ready for

Whether you are a student, professional, forcibly unemployed, or just taking a break, I have great news: each can be approached the same way! Apply these three pillars anytime to maximize your life purpose and

  “How did you do it?” I love asking top leaders this question for one simple reason… Success leaves clues. I’ve asked top engineering leaders, from the Fortune 500 to Silicon Valley startups, how they

I believe there is a general consensus that buying pizza as lunch for the office leads to an unquantifiable increase in office morale. And, i would extend this further and say that in general, food

Do you struggle to make decisions? Most of us do—at least when dealing with something significant. Do you find yourself trapped by analysis paralysis? Many of us do. We think and we think and we

Most content that centers around communication and conflict resolution has to do with assessing your feelings, your body language, your decision-making process, your attitudes, and your behaviors. Not that these are bad recommendations, but they

  Image by yanalya on Freepik   “You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves

  Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Do you feel like you have too much work and a too little week? Does your work sometimes spill into late nights or even weekends? Know that you are

  Image by pressfoto on Freepik Most people think that one of the first things all managers look at when hiring employees is their level of education. This line of thinking is becoming outdated. Employers

  For quite some time, I’ve been harping on the need to ask good questions. Regardless of where you are in your engineering career, I am confident that you would benefit from amping up your

When it comes to decision-time, do you go all in, or do you spend time waffling and floundering? Learn what you can do to make the most of any decision you make! 1. Commitment vs.

Building a successful career as an engineer is essential to establishing yourself as a credible expert in your field. One of the best ways to do this is through personal branding. By creating a solid

COVID forced “work from home.” Then evolved the idea of “work from anywhere” – whether that be home, a local café, or other workspace. As we work through the sometimes half-hearted attempts to bring our