A few weeks ago, I watched my son compete in the County Elementary School Cross-Country Meet. It was one of those warm afternoons where you could feel both the excitement and the nerves in the air among 4th and 5th graders. He earned his spot after running a mile at his school in 8 minutes […]
We’ve all been in the middle of a project, juggling deadlines, dealing with client comments, resolving redlines, and trying to keep everything moving forward, the last thing on your mind is teaching. In the heat of that, it’s easy to get frustrated. Maybe a coworker doesn’t seem to understand how something works. Perhaps you feel
What do your clients really buy from you? As engineers, we often believe we are selling knowledge, experience, or creativity. We attend meetings, offer guidance, and answer questions, and it feels like these conversations are the value we provide. But the truth is, clients do not leave the table holding our ideas or our explanations.
The strength of a masonry wall depends on various factors, including the type of masonry material used (e.g., brick, concrete block, stone), the quality of the construction, and design considerations. Generally, a well-constructed masonry wall can resist the highest load and stress. Mortar is the material that holds the individual masonry units together. In an
I believe everyone experiences some level of Imposter Syndrome at several different points in their careers. It could be just a feeling of being out of place. Maybe it’s a delegated task that you feel you have no business being involved in or being offered a promotion simply because of your actions. Both of these
Professional engineering and project management require deadlines to be established a met. After all, our work focuses on delivering our expertise to others, for their use. Whether it’s a geotechnical report, a set of high-quality construction plans, or anything in between – the people paying for professional services expect something of value in return.
6 steps of a Project Debriefing The 6 steps of a Project Debrief are purposefully designed to help the team members share their experiences, challenges, and emotions. Through factual discussion and the sharing of different perspectives, the program is intended to identify and resolve issues while recognizing and acknowledging successes. A willingness to adapt and
In the fall of 2018, I began Leadership Carroll, a professional learning course provided by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. The first two days of the course are at a retreat focused on team building and personal development as a leader. The second day of the workshop-style sessions changed my life forever: Because was
CONGRATULATIONS to you if you recently sat for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam. Just getting to the testing room is an accomplishment, and should you be one of the many that pass, you will be one of the newest engineers in the world and you should be very proud of your accomplishment. The FE and
