The Power of Culture: Why It Trumps Strategy Every Day
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. This is a column I send to engineering executives, learning, and HR professionals, on or about the first day of […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering Asset Management
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 world, there is a lot of work in the digital world that accompanies it. One emerging trend we are seeing […]
Tips to Run a Successful Software Pilot Project at Your Firm
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 world, there is a lot of work in the digital world that accompanies it. In my last blog post, we […]
3 Ways Engineers Can Use Their Skills to Sell Anything
“The customer doesn’t care about features – they care about solving their problems” ~ Trish Bertuzzi. As an engineer, you are likely used to a logical and systematic way of thinking. You may be wondering how you can use these skills to sell anything. There are three ways you can use your engineering skills […]
5 Things We’ve Learned from the Civil Engineering CEO Show
Good advice is invaluable. And for engineers, hearing advice from leaders in their industry can provide new ways of thinking and even a boost of confidence and reassurance in their work. BigTime Software recently partnered with the Engineering Management Institute as a founding sponsor of the show, The Civil Engineering CEO show, that features interviews […]
How “Grow” Became a Four-Letter Word
“Grow just means more work for me and more rewards for you.” That’s an increasing lament from practitioners to principals across our industry. What went wrong and, more importantly, how can we fix this? There are many great reasons to grow as an organization. Here Are Four Reasons I Think Most People Can Get Behind […]
5 Ways to Convince Your Team to Implement New Technology
Adopting new technology into your workflow can have many benefits. With the right tech, you’ll find that you save money, increase efficiency, and improve performance. Despite these advantages, it can sometimes be challenging to get your team to accept new processes. If you’re going to move forward with new technology, you’ll need your team’s support. […]
How to Navigate the Challenges of Managing Remote Work
Over the last 10 years, remote work has grown in popularity by 91%. Even though the current pandemic has given businesses no other option but to move to remote work, many have seen it as a silver lining. The benefits for employees are clear: flexible work structures, improvement to work-life balance, job satisfaction, and productivity. […]
Factors Affecting Growth in the AEC Industry
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.
How to Sell Your Engineering Clients on Sustainable Initiatives
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.
