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![Could Daily Meditation and Yoga Sessions Reduce Stress in The Trailer?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_1f8f944d25e1417581f866818e4691ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_1f8f944d25e1417581f866818e4691ef~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jul 1, 2020
Could Daily Meditation and Yoga Sessions Reduce Stress in The Trailer?
Don't lose a grip on your sanity. Taking a step back to meditate might actually be the best thing you can do to move forward.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 30, 2020
Vocation vs Vacation
Making our work into our vacation is easier said than done.
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![Still Battling COVID-19, Construction Pros Evolve to Stay Safe and Productive](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_6359bc9122784aeda6d3cdfec0991d43~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_6359bc9122784aeda6d3cdfec0991d43~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 28, 2020
Still Battling COVID-19, Construction Pros Evolve to Stay Safe and Productive
Not usually the type to take a step back and pause work, construction pros are evolving to keep workers safe and productive during COVID-19.
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![Quality Control is All Around Us](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_aa6431ca1c1c412493879c5fc1d712c1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_aa6431ca1c1c412493879c5fc1d712c1~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 26, 2020
Quality Control is All Around Us
Quality control is all around us. The process isn't always fun but the results almost always are.
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![Shared Failure Stinks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_830e3fc12f5a48dfab10b412129b185c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_830e3fc12f5a48dfab10b412129b185c~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 24, 2020
Shared Failure Stinks
Poorly assigned responsibility can lead to failure and the blame game.
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![The Roller Coaster Continues](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_6d57ae3e685645dc8f14c436827457a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_428,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_6d57ae3e685645dc8f14c436827457a8~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 21, 2020
The Roller Coaster Continues
Buckle in. The COVID driven construction roller coaster continues.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 18, 2020
Winning is Easy
Winning is easy. All you have to do is create a sense of unity among everyone on the team.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 17, 2020
Remote Operated Robots Make Demolition Safer and Faster
Remote operated tools can improve safety and productivity.
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![Economic Impact of Construction](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_3f6ecc90df794c6f8505d0eb7377d445~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_3f6ecc90df794c6f8505d0eb7377d445~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 15, 2020
Economic Impact of Construction
Construction builds our world and it builds a number of industries in the process.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 14, 2020
CPM Scheduling Isn't Any Better at Home
Optimistic that his scheduling skills will help his family, scheduler is disappointed when his family turns on him like a jobsite.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 13, 2020
The More We Care, The Better Things Get
Care a lot, make things better and build a better world.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 12, 2020
Hustle is Hard
To succeed, we must hustle.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 11, 2020
Be Empathetic: It keeps the chaos and crazies away
It's ok to be crazy but be crazy like a fox and not like a psychopath.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 10, 2020
Be Candid: It gets rid of the games but keeps the fun
Being candid can remove the games that are sometimes played in construction without removing any of the fun.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 9, 2020
Be Humble: Be the person that gets things done over getting your way
Be Humble: be the person that gets things done over being right.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 8, 2020
Don't Be A Bus Driver
Avoid going to a dark place to reach success. It's usually not fun and there won't be anyone to celebrate with when you get there.
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![No Matter What, They're Better Than You](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_f61b4f9f50ea46a1b9659a390f403a71~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f4bd80_f61b4f9f50ea46a1b9659a390f403a71~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 7, 2020
No Matter What, They're Better Than You
One Upper's are the best, even if they haven't actually done much.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 6, 2020
BIM Use is Increasing in Bridge Design and Construction
Building bridges without paper might be around the corner.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 5, 2020
Saving Backs With Automated Rebar Tying
Rob busting is back busting. An automated rebar tying robot is saving backs one bridge at a time.
![Are We Content With Failure?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4bd80_2f9a5244e3dc435f9fbdb92d1406ec9e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/f4bd80_2f9a5244e3dc435f9fbdb92d1406ec9e~mv2.webp)
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jun 4, 2020
Are We Content With Failure?
Failure happens. Failure to change should not.
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