The Hidden Cost of Copy and Paste in Structural Engineering – Ep 010

Copy and Paste

In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Jason McCool, P.E., licensed professional engineering and project engineer at Robbins Engineering, PLLC, about the hidden cost of copy and paste and how it can negatively affect your productivity at work. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Wayne: For […]

Should Engineers Work From Home More?

This is a guest post by Dr. Rae Taylor No, really, I’m asking. I’m on the fence on this one. I understand there are many jobs that can’t be done from home. One of them being civil engineer. I used to be a microscopist. I can’t imagine even asking for “work from home day”’ in […]

The Ways Technology Maintains Productivity of Teams That Work Remotely

Wondering how advanced technology can assist businesses in making their teams productive? In this article, I will discuss several ways how technology has already optimized the work of remote employees!  Last year, businesses witnessed a fundamental transformation of the traditional office due to the havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in a kind […]

Four Ways to Increase Efficiency in Your Engineering Business – Ep 253

Four Ways to Increase Efficiency in Your Engineering Business

In this episode, we talk to Andrea Dallan, an engineer, an entrepreneur, and CEO of Dallan Spa, an Italian family business about efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing. Andrea will list four specific aspects that you can implement in your firm to improve efficiency in your engineering business.  The strategies can be applied in one’s career […]

Become a Feedback Superstar

This is a guest blog by Pamela A. Scott Remember when you were in school and you turned in a paper that you had worked hard on and were proud of? Then you got the paper back. Right at the top in bright red ink — or was it blood? — your teacher or professor […]

15 Minutes of Preparation Can Save Hours for Your Engineering Team

Our next live Civil Engineering Collective training session will focus on maximizing engagement and effectiveness through virtual interactions.  Something that must be top of mind for all professionals today, especially those in the civil engineering world, who work on complex projects with many moving parts. Let’s be honest, we’re not getting away from remote work […]

How to Navigate the Challenges of Managing Remote Work

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  Over the last 10 years, remote work has grown in popularity by 91%. Even though the current pandemic has given businesses no other option but to move to remote work, many have seen it as a silver lining. The benefits for employees are clear: flexible work structures, improvement to work-life balance, job satisfaction, and productivity.    […]