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, […]
Understanding and Managing Professional Liability Claims in Engineering Projects
Image by pch.vector on Freepik Professional liability claims are a significant aspect of the engineering industry, demanding the attention of project managers and design professionals. By understanding the causes and consequences of these claims, professionals can take proactive measures to prevent them and protect their projects and reputations. Because this topic is so important, I […]
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Built World
Image by Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built world, including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. No matter the asset, whether new or existing, there is a lot of work to be done — and with what seems like never enough resources. Fortunately, applications of […]
Reality Capture: The Future of AEC Technology
Image by Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built environment, including roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. No matter the asset, our plans need to be brought to life — which includes capture of data and reporting. The way that data in the built environment can be […]
The Intersection of the Built-World and Digital Technologies
Image by creativeart on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built environment, including roads, bridges, dams, and ports. No matter the asset, maintenance is required. However, the way that maintenance plans are put together and communicated to owners is changing. Today, I would like to summarize some […]
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 […]
4 Simple Steps to High-Performing Engineering Teams for Engineering Managers
High-performing engineering teams are not the smartest. They are not the most experienced. The best engineering teams are exactly that… TEAMS. It’s not about IQ, but EQ (emotional and social intelligence). It’s less about brain-power and more about heart-power. Brains and experience surely help, but if you can’t get along and communicate well together then […]
Technology’s Role in Civil Engineering Inspection — Autonomous Drafting
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While new construction of any asset gets a lot of attention for several reasons, that asset must be maintained over its lifespan — and civil engineers play a critical role in the […]
80% Done Beats Perfect
Have you been in this situation? You’re up against a tight budget and tight timelines on a project. You get the bulk of the work done, but then you just can’t seem to power through to the finish line. You know your work is really good. If only I could find that one missing piece, […]
The Increasing Importance of BIM for Civil Engineering
Every building project, no matter how small, comes with many aspects to consider and disciplines to reconcile. Sometimes, that’s the hardest part — having everyone work together without getting in each other’s way. For decades now, architects, engineers, and building contractors have looked for ways to resolve this problem, as well as cut project costs […]
