Use of UAVs (Drones) in Civil Engineering Projects
Image by 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. Today, I would like to talk about […]
Moving From Transactional to Transformational Engineering Leadership
Image by senivpetro on Freepik As leaders, we have a responsibility, duty, and stewardship to take care of those we lead so they can grow and become the best they can be for themselves and the organization. In order to do this, we don’t simply want to be interacting with them in a transactional […]
Top 5 Leadership Skills Every Engineer Needs to Succeed in the Workplace
“Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.” ~ Unknown Engineering is a profession that requires a combination of technical skills and leadership skills. Engineers need to possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical skills to develop innovative solutions. […]
Scrum for Effective Multi-Project Teams (Part 3)
Image by DCStudio on Freepik Picking up from Parts One and Two in this series, this installment explores another level of the Scrum mindset in the AEC industry. When a design team is comfortable implementing Scrum concepts on the individual project level, they eventually reach a tipping point with the number of projects (and […]
Use of 360-Cameras in Civil Engineering Projects
Image by victor217 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. Today, I would like to […]
Scrum Techniques for Productive Project Teams (Part 2)
Image by DCStudio on Freepik In Part One of this article series, keys to collaboration for engineering project teams were highlighted as Team, Communication, and Results. These three keys are fundamentals of the Scrum mindset for project management, promoting efficiency to meet market demand while encouraging growth of our engineering companies and team […]
Solving the Equation of the Purpose of Life
Image by jcomp on Freepik I know what you’re thinking. The title of this article is one of those “click-bait” titles, intended to get potential readers to click on the article, which never actually delivers on the teaser title. Well, I promise you that isn’t the case. What I’m going to describe to you in this […]
Adaptive Project Management with Scrum Techniques (Part 1)
Image by DCStudio on Freepik As the quantity and complexity of projects continue to rise across the industry, improving the efficiency for engineering teams is critical to meet demand. When current project demands already over-utilize staff, embracing the growth mindset required to provide career opportunities to staff can also be difficult. Efficiency gains relieve the […]
Mastering Productivity: 3 Essential Hacks for Engineers
Image by partystock on Freepik “Time is not refundable; use it with intention.” ~ Unknown As an engineer, your job requires a high level of focus and attention to detail. With so many tasks and projects to manage, it can be challenging to stay productive throughout the day. The good news is that there […]
Leveraging Social Media to Boost Your Personal Engineering Brand
Image by Freepik Civil engineers bring a diverse set of viewpoints, skills, and knowledge to the table. Because of the impact our work has on society, there are many benefits to sharing our expertise outside of our day-to-day work – for our professional colleagues, our clients, and the general public. Today, I would […]