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Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 7, 2020
Limbo
A good old fashioned limbo game might be fun. It might not. It will definitely be cheesy. Decision making limbo is painful though.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 6, 2020
Building for Green
Build for green to make some green.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 5, 2020
Right Tool
Are you using the right tool?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 4, 2020
Prepare the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
Interested in preparing the next generation of construction professionals?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 3, 2020
Mega Projects Have Struggled - Will Mega Mega Projects Struggle More?
With mega projects consistently struggling, are mega mega projects a good idea?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 3, 2020
Sly Engineer Uses Falconry to Drop the Drones and Scan Jobsites Naturally
Drop the drones and scan your project naturally with a falcon.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 2, 2020
Katerra Schmaterra
Are Katerra and other VC backed construction ventures more funny money and fake finances than bottom line builders?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Jan 1, 2020
Happy New Year
Happy New Year. Figure out your goals and do what works best for you but keep building you. Never stop, never stopping.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 31, 2019
Planning for Chaos
Plan for success, not chaos.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 30, 2019
Dead Days
During the holidays, dead days can be unproductive but fun.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 19, 2019
Are We as Skilled as We Think We Are?
Are you as skilled? The good news is if you are, your self-assessment is likely accurate and that if you aren't ignorance can be bliss.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 18, 2019
Value Engineering
Good value engineering requires collaboration and mutual sacrifice to deliver a top notch project and have all team members succeed.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 17, 2019
Battle of the Bulge
Everyone in the office that doesn't have absolute self control is fighting the 2019 battle of the bulge.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 16, 2019
Buy Out
Buyout is when the truth starts to come out on the estimate. Everyone gets to find out how good or bad the price was.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 15, 2019
Ginger Bread House
Ginger Bread House's. Are they a demonstration of your construction expertise? I hope not.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 15, 2019
Mental Health
Mental health is just like any other illness. We can all get sick and need help. If you need help, please ask for it. You'll get it.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 14, 2019
Skender is Modular Builder of the Year
Modular is growing. Are you growing with it?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 14, 2019
Engineers Unhappy with Fixed Price Contracts, Too
Per ENR article, engineers are also unhappy with fixed price contracts.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 14, 2019
What I do at Work
What do I do at work? It's probably a let down compared to what my son thinks I do as a builder.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 14, 2019
Bid Day
Winning a bid is a bit like feeling like you somehow lost even though you won the lottery. Gotta build the job now and make money doing it.
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