Revolutionizing Report Writing With Technology and AI
As engineering professionals, we know that report writing is critical for communication, but is often mundane and time-consuming. However, advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are making the process more efficient (and enjoyable!) In this post, I’ll share insights from three episodes of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast related to report writing: Episode […]
Utilizing the 80/20 Rule and SMART Goals for Better Decision-Making
The 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) is a powerful tool for smarter decision-making, whether it’s streamlining a reading list or prioritizing what truly matters. Pair it with SMART goals for even better results—and there’s even a funny story involving wildlife that brings these lessons to life. The key is finding what works for you and sticking with it!
A Revolution of Efficiency and Reliability: The Future of Technology for Maintenance Engineers
Welcome to the thrilling frontier of maintenance engineering! Gone are the days of grease-stained fingers and reactive repairs. Technology is ushering in a proactive, data-driven, and cost-effective era, empowering engineers to become heroes of efficiency and reliability. So, buckle up as we explore the top tech trends poised to transform your world. 5 Ways How […]
Maximizing Productivity: How Engineers Can Prioritize Tasks for Greater Impact and Success
Imagine you made a to-do list every morning, and you attacked it throughout the day. Completing one task after the next in a very productive manner. Every time you cross something off, you feel a little better about yourself and what you’ve accomplished. Does this sound familiar? It’s how a lot of people work, including […]
Automation of Inspection Reporting Using Artificial Intelligence
As engineering professionals, we continually seek innovative ways to improve our industry, enhance efficiency, and ensure the safety of the public. Today, I would like to highlight one piece of emerging technology that I believe will have a significant and immediate impact on inspection workflows — use of artificial intelligence to generate reporting. How Does […]
Time Management Tips for the Young, Overwhelmed Engineer
Overwhelm. Seems like the common state of the fellow engineer. But if you have a family at home, overwhelm doesn’t quite fit the description needed. If you are anything like me, the common day is filled with work, kids, and cleaning, which all add up to exhaustion if we are being honest. But alas, if […]
From Blueprint to Bots: The AEC Guide to Integrating AI and Automation
I’m pretty sure everyone has seen an attention-grabbing headline about how robotic process automation, machine learning (RPA/ML), and artificial general intelligence (AI) threaten our very existence. While this “new” raft of technologies is not new at all (large language models, for example, have been around for years), the very public realization about its impact and […]
AI in the AEC Industry – It’s Already Here in a Big Way
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Zweig: Minds and Machines Conference in Nashville, TN. The conference was a very interesting, in-depth look into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the inevitable impact its implementation will have in our industry. It might come as a bit of a shock but at this very […]
How AI and ML Are Revolutionizing Engineering Design and Construction
As engineering professionals, we continually seek innovative ways to improve our industry, enhance efficiency, and ensure the safety of the public. Today, I would like to highlight some of the themes discussed in Episode 033 of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast, where Rob Otani, CTO at Thornton-Tomasetti, and I discussed how AI (artificial intelligence) […]
Every Time You Say These 10 Words to Yourself You Are Killing Your Productivity
“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 today approach work in a very reactive manner. A task or request comes across their desk and they jump on it, […]
