Qualitative & Quantitative Measures Pessimistic on Construction Outlook
Fact and opinion based outlook on the construction industry isn't optimistic.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 16, 2020
Go with the Flow
"Where focus goes, energy flows." Tony Robbins
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 14, 2020
Meetings Don't Have to Feel Like a Slow Death
Meetings and teamwork don't have to feel worse than death itself.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 13, 2020
The Trust Economy: The Same But Different Now
COVID and remote work has forced a new work environment on us. Trust is evolving but present with remote teams.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 12, 2020
We All Have Brains - We Should All Use Them
With brains and a little effort, we can achieve quite a bit with the right choices.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 11, 2020
Guidance For Managing the Four Health Hazards
Don't get stuck managing acute safety concerns and overlook long term health issues.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 10, 2020
Multitasking: Working Hard to Fail on Multiple Tasks
Multitasking is great until very little gets done right or done at all.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 10, 2020
Jobsite Video: Big Brother or Big Help?
Done right, video of a jobsite is more help than big brother.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 8, 2020
Make A Wish
Wisconsin construction pros help make a wish come true.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 7, 2020
Friendly Reminder
Memory of poor quality remains forever but low price fades away.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 6, 2020
A Little Pessimism Can Go A Long Way
Pessimism isn't all bad. In the right dose it can be better than over the top optimism.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Aug 3, 2020
It's So Simple a Kindergartener Can Do It
If a kindergartener can do it, shouldn't construction pros be able to do the same?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 31, 2020
Using Different Metrics ABC & AGC Report Gloomy Construction Outlooks
COVID and construction obviously don't mix. We construction pros are a positive bunch but the July data isn't looking great.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 27, 2020
3D Printing: It Must Build Faster & Cheaper Compared to Traditional Construction
3D printing is leaving the lab and demonstration area for the jobsite with CyBe.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 26, 2020
If Work is Required During Vacation, Is It Even a Vacation?
We all need a little time to live without work on our minds. It actually helps us perform better at work to get away. Are you getting away?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 22, 2020
Get Out of the Way
Establish expectations and equip people for success, then get out of the way.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 8, 2020
Bullying is Bad for Business
Being rough and tough might work in the short term but if we want to reach the pinnacle of leadership in construction, we should avoid them.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 7, 2020
Servant Leadership, It's Not Just For Good Times
Servant Leadership isn't just for good times. It's even more important in tougher times like we are experiencing as we push through COVID-19
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 5, 2020
Because It's 2020
It's 2020 so if it's bad and hasn't happened yet, it just might.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 2, 2020
Rolling With The Status Quo Can Be a Bad Decision
The status quo is good until the profit runs dry. Make the right changes during good times to lessen the impact of bad times.
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