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Networking can serve as a powerful tool to expand your professional portfolio. Some engineers would rather do anything but. However, networking doesn’t have to be so scary or burdensome! Do You Avoid Large-Scale Networking? I

  Image of Drazen Zigic on Freepik “Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a

Image by pch.vector on Freepik “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” ~ Oprah Winfrey In the dynamic world of engineering, mentorship is the compass that guides emerging and

As engineering professionals, we have a responsibility to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Part of this duty entails inspection and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Some jurisdictions require inspection and maintenance at

  “It will be quicker if I just do it myself.”   Have you ever said this to yourself? These 10 seemingly innocuous words have come back to haunt many engineering managers (and their firms). Most professionals

Image by aleksandarlittlewolf  on Freepik Ever paused mid-project to admire a brilliantly executed piece of engineering? While we often laud innovation and design, there’s a silent driver behind such successes: safety. We’re talking about cultivating

Image by wavebreakmedia_micro on Freepik “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” ~ Maya Angelou I’m excited to share insights on

Image by pch.vector on Freepik Professional liability claims are a significant aspect of the engineering industry, demanding the attention of project managers and design professionals. By understanding the causes and consequences of these claims, professionals

  Image by Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built world, including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. No matter the asset, whether new or existing, there

Image by katemangostar on Freepik “Networking allows you to learn from others’ experiences and gain valuable insights.” ~ Oprah Winfrey Networking and client relations are essential skills for any engineer looking to succeed in the

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Image by Freepik “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” ~ African proverb Do you even think about networking in

  Image by Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built environment, including roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. No matter the asset, our plans need to be brought

  Image by katemangostar on Freepik Jameson Taillon, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, recently posted his first win in two years. For someone whose career has been rattled by adversity, including multiple arm

Image by Freepik Are you caught up in a dance between committing to work and living your life as an engineer? An extreme focus in either direction could leave you jobless or lifeless. Read on

Image by Freepik After a 45-year career in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, I’ve decided to blog on AEC innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry disruption. This article provides a high-level overview of my blog

  Image from Freepik Balancing life between being a mom and a full-time engineer has its challenges, but with the right preparation, organization, communication, and coordination, I can have it all. Early in my career,