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Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 27, 2020
Mass Timber Construction is Google-worthy...Testing Via Google Subsidiary & All Over Google Searches
Mass timber isn't used widely in construction yet. As construction means & methods evolve/catch up, there is potential for sustainable uses.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 26, 2020
Academic Pros & Construction Researchers Set to Share Findings at Construction Research Congress
Want to nerd out with the latest construction focused research? Check out the 2020 CRC at Arizona State University.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 25, 2020
Guy Convinced Young Laborer's Girlfriend is Fake
Young laborer built like a teddy bear is unconvincing in his attempts to tell his crew about his (fake) girlfriend.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 25, 2020
Nerd Alert - Window Shopping Small Construction Firms is Fun
Regular window shopping sucks. Window shopping for small construction businesses brings out the inner construction nerd & kid in me though.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 24, 2020
Are You Too Cheap?
Are you so cheap it actually costs your job money? Less isn't always more when selecting high quality subs and vendors.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 23, 2020
Ever Optimistic, Construction Pros Are Confident in Continued Industry Success in 2020
Constriction pros are a confident bunch. The current confidence index reflects this.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 22, 2020
Not Your Standard History Lesson
A picture is worth a thousand words and is usually a whole lot cooler too
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 21, 2020
Putting the Con in Construction
You can't spell construction without con. One nonprofit is doing its part to put cons into construction jobs.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 20, 2020
Free Safety Resources
You can never get too much safety! Check this out for additional free resources.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 19, 2020
Do You Hire Like Your Hair is on Fire?
Do you hire like your hair is on fire or slow down and the right person based on character?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 18, 2020
Build Your Education & Build Your Career, Maybe
If you earn an online degree, you won't ever walk on campus and likely won't walk at graduation once you earn your degree.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 17, 2020
First 3D Printing Focused College Program Nearing Launch
3D printing takes step forward as first college program focused on the ins and outs of 3D printing nears launch.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 17, 2020
Desperate to Improve Safety Numbers, Safety Pro Dives Headfirst into Essential Oils
Essential oils are like form oil but *potentially* good for your.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 16, 2020
Can't Make This Up
Can't make this up and can't fix stupid.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 15, 2020
Construction Adhesives: Not Exactly Elmer's Glue
Elmer's Glue is a common adhesive. High end adhesive (not Elmer's) and sealant market growth will be driven by the construction industry.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 14, 2020
Know Your Numbers
If you don't keep score, how can you make sure you win?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 13, 2020
Can You Afford Lunch?
Can you afford lunch out and what it does to your back pocket, schedule and waist?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 13, 2020
Assuming Builders are Laggards, Tech Investors Inadvertently Provide Free Advertising
Contractors aren't cavemen but investors assumed they were when investing in modular construction startups.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 12, 2020
Conferences
Are conferences as good as the marketing video says? Are they as bad as the superintendent says?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Feb 11, 2020
The Robots are Coming!
The robots are coming, slowly, and probably won't actually take over construction any time in our professional life times.
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