Concrete Trumpet
Not all concrete is structural. Some can be musical.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
May 1, 2021
Fear Won't Kill Us but It will Kill Our Capability
Fear of failure can stop many of us in our tracks. Ditching fear and focusing on the goal can lead to great things.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 30, 2021
New Roads to Build US Economy
We need to build roads to build a better America.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 18, 2021
Quitting is Soul Crushing
Quitting can be absolutely soul crushing.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 17, 2021
Explosion of Construction Costs
Inflation is hitting the construction industry hard right now. Costs are increasing faster than pricing to clients.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 16, 2021
Look Good Losing
When we win, we should make sure the other person or team look at least ok on their way out.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 11, 2021
Sustainable Construction Careers
A career in sustainable construction isn't just a pit stop or part time position. It can be a full time career path.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 10, 2021
Have Patience and Persevere
Winning requires patience. And a little perseverance and hard work.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 9, 2021
Gamification to Build Better
Gamification doesn't make a game out of work but it does feel like winning if it's done right.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 4, 2021
Character is Everything
Without character, little is achievable. Character is the key to everything.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 3, 2021
Cybersecurity Vital for Us Utilities
Without strong cybersecurity, physical security doesn't matter much.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Apr 2, 2021
Alignment Leads to Strength
Aligning values with other good things leads to strengthened character.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 28, 2021
Not Good News for Nuclear Construction
Nuclear facility construction is not easy.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 27, 2021
Persistence Is a Valuable Asset
Hard work and persistence beats talent.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 26, 2021
Positive Influence Leads to Positive Outcomes
Want to do great things at work? Positively influence people, duh.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 21, 2021
Speed Matters Less Than Positive Momentum
Confucius said to keep moving so we should keep moving to make big things happen.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 20, 2021
Seek First to Understand...
Don't try to get your customer to understand you. Work to understand your customer.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 19, 2021
Persistence and Energy Win
To win persistence and energy are required.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 14, 2021
Pandemic Pricing Puts Contractors in a Pinch
The pandemic is putting contractors and construction service providers in a bit of a pinch.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Mar 13, 2021
Winners Have Willpower
Sometimes to win we just have to gut it out. Willpower wins the day.
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