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 […]
AI Strategies for AEC Marketing & Sales to Gain a Competitive Edge
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 035 of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast, where Frank Lazaro, principal at AE Marketer, and I discussed how AI […]
Essential Power Skills and Habits for Next-Level Leadership
There’s a lot coming at us in terms of technology, consolidation, and business model evolution — and all this on the heels of profound workplace, marketplace, and recruiting space change. How are the highest performing leaders (and leadership teams!) getting ahead, addressing needs, and unlocking opportunities? They are leveraging (and continuously refining) what I call […]
How Engineers Can Be Better Humans in a World of AI
“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn’t compete, and would be superseded.” ~ Stephen Hawking, as told to the BBC Quotes like the […]
How Mind Mapping Can Revolutionize Your Productivity
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your to-do lists and scattered thoughts? Mind mapping might just be the solution you’ve been looking for. This powerful tool can help you organize your ideas, boost your creativity, and improve your overall productivity. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of mind mapping and how you […]
Building Trust Between AI & AEC
One could argue that some skepticism is necessary for engineers to do quality work and protect the safety and welfare of the public, especially when it comes to implementing new practices. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues emerging as a powerful tool throughout the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, we may naturally hesitate to adopt […]
Reinventing the Wheel: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Transportation Engineering
As a passionate engineer with a lot of interest in transportation, I have always been fascinated by the potential of technology’s impact on our everyday lives. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has started to creep into the world of transportation engineering, and I can’t help but feel excited about the future. So, grab a […]
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 […]
Beyond Automation: Leveraging AI in Engineering Without Neglecting Expertise
“Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.” ~ Steve Jobs In the dynamic realm of engineering, leveraging AI has ushered in a new era marked by efficiency and innovation. However, as […]
Proven Engineer Retention Strategies for 2024
In this article, I’d like to discuss the alarming rate at which engineering professionals are leaving their firms today. This will continue for some time, but I want to share an image and analogy to help you think through how you can prevent your professionals from “jumping ship.” After talking with some clients recently, I […]
