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  “Treat mistakes as learning, not failure” ~ Dan Sullivan  “Test fast, fail fast, adjust fast” ~ Tom Peters   “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ~ Thomas Edison  “Success

Many of us think mentorship in construction and engineering requires expertise. In most cases, this is true, but remember that mentors exist for several different reasons.  

Are you where you want to be? For most of us, there is a gap and a need to retarget your "to-be" list to help you move closer to where you want to be.

Ridgewood, NJ -Alexis Clark, P.E., M.ASCE, Structural Engineering Product Manager at HILTI North America, has contributed to the industry she loves, structural engineering, in many ways over the course of her career.  Her involvement in

The foundation of my goal setting is to Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, and Dream Big. Typically this occurs with my first cup of coffee, during my witching hour—that time when my thoughts clutter my thinking.

Do you know EXACTLY the percentage raise you want to earn? For many of our clients, earning a 30% pay raise is a stretch goal they aspire to achieve. 

In this post, I’ll take examples from some of the most commonly known scientific laws of physics — Newton’s Laws of Motion and show you how these fundamental laws apply to the movement and progress of people and teams, not just physical objects.

One of the biggest challenges we face in construction is integrating all the AEC disciplines in our projects so their valuable input can positively affect the project. The key disciplines that need careful integration are the Architect, Engineer, and Contractor.  These are the organizations that design the projects and carry out their execution.  

There are a number of factors specific to the engineering industry that can affect growth. This article highlight three factors that affects growth in the AEC Industry. 

Green buildings require less power to sustain themselves, resulting in less maintenance and energy consumption. Better quality materials also mean less wear and tear and fewer repairs. 

To have a good work-life balance, you can’t live your life to work. It should be the other way around: Work so you can have a good life.

If every aspect of our life is marked by the involvement of social media, how can a job search be any different? The platform that has suddenly taken center stage and beaten conventional job search

When you know your limits and your strengths, when to ask for help, and when to give credit to others, you are well on your way to becoming an effective engineering leader. 

Workers who maintain a strong, positive relationship with their managers not only increase their employment opportunities, but enhance engagement and improve productivity too.

There are many reasons why a lot of engineers choose to put up their own firm. If you nail the right strategy, there are no limits to your income potential. However, starting an engineering firm is not easy. In fact, 90% of startups fail.

Honing top client communication skills will make you a more competitive and more desirable candidate in the field. If you’re already part of a team, then it will make you much more adept.