The Value of Positive Public Perception — In COVID and BEYOND!

This is an article by Sam Lytle, P.E. speaker for our upcoming CEC session: The Value of Positive Perception for Your Civil Project which you can find here It’s hard to fathom now, but only months ago, groups of unmasked people gathering together to learn about a public works project was not only a common […]

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Risk Is Opportunity

  In previous EMI blogs, we discussed Thinking Big and Being Mindful as We Set Goals and Building Confidence Through Empathetic Stakeholder Engagement. I fully respect that managing these objectives with a myriad of associated voices can be distracting as we attempt to sustain growth. Sustaining growth, for our businesses and talent, is particularly difficult in the Architectural, […]

How to Start Your Own Engineering Practice

Starting your own engineering practice is a rewarding experience, giving you control over your career. While it requires adding a few more tools to your toolkit, with a bit of planning, you will be on your way to running a successful business.

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 […]

Who Are Quantity Surveyors and Why Are They Important?

Civil engineering is a discipline many people are not really familiar with. This is a real shame since civil engineering impacts our society so much. Namely, it comprises various professions, including structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction management, and transportation engineers. One particularly interesting area is quantity surveying, a profession that blends engineering, construction, and […]

Looking Back on 2016: How Multitasking Negatively Impacted Engineers’ Productivity

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Science has done its due diligence, and the research speaks for itself; multitasking is officially out as a productivity tool. In fact, the latest data shows that multitasking can actually decrease productivity.  Clearly, as a busy engineer, a decrease in productivity is the last thing you want and need. In this post, I’ll show you […]