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Two of my pet peeves when I was working as a project engineer in engineering consulting: 1. Project Postmortems Many of our projects seemed to be over on hours (let me know if this sounds familiar), but no one could tell me (a) what to do to improve the situation or (b) what specifically was causing the overages. Part of this is learning the business (which takes time), but having some more actionable information early on would have been helpful. 2. Knowledge Transfer Go ask five different engineers in your firm how to complete a task, and you might just receive five different answers (again, let me know if this sounds familiar). Processes were often documented, but rarely could the information be found when needed. So - I would learn how to do task X from one engineer, but needed to modify it when working under another. Some variance is to be expected from engineer to engineer (we are human after all), but this really showed when one engineer's way of doing something was significantly different than another's. I'm including a link to a quiz from BQE Software that reminded me of some of the above. If you take the quiz, it will offer some suggestions to these types of problems based on your responses. Just remember: before adopting any solution or software, understand the problem(s) you are trying to solve, and what you are trying to accomplish...otherwise you have a solution in search of a problem. And that never ends well.

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What Does It Take to Stay Ahead in AEC in 2025? The industry is evolving rapidly. From workplace dynamics to firm growth, technology to talent, architecture and engineering are being reshaped. Are you ready? Peter C. Atherton, P.E. and Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE invite you to take the 5th Annual Present and Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture Survey. Gain insights and shape discussions on: - Workplace priorities - Employee engagement -Burnout &stress - Sustainable growth - Firm ownership & M&A - AI & innovation - Training & development If you're an architect, engineer, or construction professional, your input is vital. Take the survey and share it. Complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/4hoODx2 By participating, you’ll get first access to the full research report—at no cost. Let’s shape the future of AEC together! #AEC #Engineering #Architecture #Survey

I like this line of thinking and can see its relevance to many of the challenges #architecture firms face. Clients want efficient affordable services, architects want to innovate and be creative. These two goals are often in opposition.

Succession planning is a pivotal moment for A&E firm owners—it impacts financial returns, company culture, and long-term business stability. What do you see as the biggest challenge in preparing for leadership transition? Drop your comment below if you've experienced or are currently navigating this process! 👇 #SuccessionPlanning #AE #Leadership #Architecture #Engineering

Ready to work smarter, not harder? Running a firm should fuel your creativity—not drain it. With the right strategies and tech, you can streamline your workflow, cut stress, and get back to what you love: designing, building, and creating. How do you bring innovation into your daily routine? Drop your thoughts below! Grab your free guide now: https://bit.ly/4aWv10T #DesignThinking #Innovation #CreativeLeadership #AEC

What Does It Take to Stay Ahead in AEC in 2025? The industry is evolving—fast. From workplace dynamics to firm growth, technology to talent, architecture and engineering are being reshaped in real time. Are you ready? Our friends Peter C. Atherton, P.E. and Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE invite you to take the 5th Annual Present and Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture Survey before it closes! This is your chance to gain critical insights and help shape the conversation around: - Workplace priorities - Employee engagement - Burnout & stress - Sustainable growth - Firm ownership & M&A - AI & innovation - Training & development If you're an architect, engineer, or construction professional, your voice matters. Take the survey and share it with your peers. Complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Q7VG1c By participating, you’ll get first access to the full research report—at no cost. Let’s shape the future of AEC together! #AEC #Engineering #Architecture #Survey