How Skill Readiness in Engineering Firms Transforms Workforce Success
Engineering is evolving faster than ever; emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and automation are changing how teams design and deliver projects. Meanwhile, sustainability requirements, new regulations, and global collaboration are pushing engineering firms to adapt at unprecedented speed. The challenge for leaders is clear: the workforce and skill readiness in engineering firms […]
How Feeling Known at Work Drives Connection and Engagement
How known do you feel by those you work with? How well do you truly know them? The answers to these questions are likely indicative of your level of connection and engagement at work, as having a sense of feeling known at work is highly correlated with these other metrics. But what is this even […]
Sustainable AI Data Centers Powered by Renewable Energy
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the infrastructure behind it—especially sustainable AI data centers—is under the spotlight. These facilities are the engines of AI innovation, but they’re also massive consumers of energy and resources. The challenge now is clear: How do we build and run AI data centers that are both high-performing and sustainable? We all […]
Practical AI in AEC: Stop Reading and Start Trying
AI is everywhere in AEC discourse, but most advice is generic: read a whitepaper, attend a webinar, or buy a tool. That won’t move the needle. Real change comes from trying things on your own projects. At a session I recently presented at, the refrain was the same: stop chasing hype and start solving your […]
From Passive Listening to Active Learning: How to Get the Most Out of Engineering Podcasts
In today’s fast-paced engineering world, professional growth doesn’t just happen; you must actively pursue it. At the Engineering Management Institute, we empower engineers through content that helps them give, guide, and ultimately grow as leaders and innovators. Podcasts offer an ideal medium for learning on the go, but only if you move from passive listening […]
Circular Scheduling: Designing Project Timelines That Encourage Resource Reuse
I remember the first time I was introduced to circular scheduling. It felt like the engineering world had a magic wand to wave at resource management. After all, who wouldn’t want to stretch the lifespan of materials, minimize waste, and create a project timeline that seamlessly blends sustainability with efficiency? As engineers, we often talk […]
Engineers Who Master AI for Engineering Design and Analysis Lead the Future
The engineering profession is changing faster than at any time in recent history. AI for engineering design and analysis is now deeply embedded in design, simulation, analysis, and project planning. But AI-powered engineering workflows are also taking over many routine, entry-level tasks—the kind of work that once gave new engineers a foothold in their careers. […]
How GIS in Civil Engineering Transforms Decision-Making
Let’s be honest, civil engineering has never been short on complexity. Every project we tackle comes with moving parts: tight budgets, regulatory hurdles, environmental factors, and community expectations. For decades, we relied on experience, intuition, and a stack of static drawings to make it all work. But here’s the truth: those days are gone. The […]
Leadership Development Done Right with the 70-20-10 Rule
Everyone learns differently, which can make creating a leadership development program for your organization very challenging. However, research over the years has suggested one overarching similarity when it comes to learning, learning by doing, is usually a very effective way to teach anything. Knowing this can help you to create a project management or leadership […]
An Engineering Career Pivot Strategy to Unlock New Roles
Most engineers don’t make career moves on a whim. They map out paths, consider trade-offs, and search for data. But when it comes to executing an engineering career pivot strategy, especially toward something less defined, many fail to make meaningful progress, and some totally fail. It’s not due to a lack of courage. It’s because […]