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 […]
How to Evaluate New Project Management Technologies
Technology and business today are inseparable. Taking advantage of available software solutions is one of the best ways to stay competitive. If nothing else, tools like project management technologies can make it a little easier to do your job. More than 90% of organizations use standardized project management, but only 58% fully understand its value. […]
How to Manage Multiple Projects at the Same Time
In today’s world, it’s crucial to be able to manage multiple projects at the same time. New technologies are quickly developing, while companies are expanding their market reach. Businesses aim to minimize their costs and maximize their efficiency by hiring fewer, higher-standard employees. Multitasking has become the latest trend once again. This process can be […]
How to Increase the Efficiency of Your Construction Project
Construction project efficiency has become a problem over the last 50 years. In spite of advances in construction technology, project efficiency has dropped by nearly half, which leaves jobs undone for years after their projected completion date. Construction holds the title of the industry that has the lowest productivity gains of any comparable sector, leaving […]
BIM as an Effective Tool in Project Management
BIM (Building Information Modeling) has been revolutionizing the AEC industry in terms of economic and technical viability, over the past few years. The advantages of the long-term application of BIM can be leveraged most efficiently in the field of project management. The need for management of an asset is a continuous process; from inception to […]
10 Great Benefits of Using a Project Plan in Your Engineering Career
Every professional engineer must treat his projects seriously by allocating enough time to planning and organizing future actions. A project plan is useful not just for improving the quality of the end product, but also for developing better team dynamics and better results for the company you’re working for. In today’s post, we’re discussing 10 […]
Engineering Project Success Depends on You
Not every project you undertake as a leader is going to work out, sometimes you may find yourself having to make the decision to pull the plug. You may already have seen this in your engineering career and if not, you will. According to Project Management Institute (PMI), only 62% of projects met their […]
