When It Just Isn't Our Day
How we react when it isn't our day shows our true colors.
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Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 17, 2020
How Do You Mend a Concrete Fence?
Concrete fence is like every other fence but with less maintenance required.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 16, 2020
Pride Is a Good Thing Until It Isn't
Taking pride leads us to success. Being prideful leads to failure.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 14, 2020
Construction Job Numbers: A Little Good, a Little Bad
Construction job numbers are a mixed bag. Up from last month but down compared to this time last year.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 11, 2020
It It's Easy, It Ain't Worth It
Investing a little time and hard work into something is required to dream big and win big.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 10, 2020
Verbal Is as Good as Written Direction
Court decides verbal direction is (almost) as good as written direction.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 9, 2020
Not Your Average Solar Panels
Solar panels aren't just solar panels anymore.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 8, 2020
When Life Gives Us Lemons, Make Lemonade
We can't always control what happens to us in life but we can choose to make it into something positive.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 7, 2020
"Unlearn" to Lead and Succeed
To lead and succeed, we must unlearn what got us to where we are now.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 6, 2020
Autonomous Construction Robot Overlords
Autonomous construction robots might actually improve construction productivity.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 5, 2020
Common Sense Is in Short Supply
Common sense and human decency are in short supply and don't often go together.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 3, 2020
A Devil's Advocate Is Good for Us
Be your own Devils Advocate. Realistically testing our plans and decisions helps us be better decision makers.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 2, 2020
We Are a Product of Our Decisions
When things don't go right, don't let circumstances take control. Regroup and redirect.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Dec 1, 2020
People Still Build a Better World
Even with new tools and technologies all around us, people still build a better world.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 30, 2020
Trust Your Team: Disagree and Commit
When we can't agree on a decision, sometimes the best move forward is to disagree and commit.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 29, 2020
“Family Is Not an Important Thing, It's Everything.”
The best way to build a better world is to start with who and what we know.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 28, 2020
COVID Infection Rates High With Construction Workers
COVID numbers are higher with construction pros than with other workers.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 19, 2020
Evolution and Continuous Improvement Are Vital to Success During COVID
Time to upgrade. When things get tough, it might be time to get scrappy and try new things to survive and thrive.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 18, 2020
Stop Talking and Start Doing to Build a Better World
News flash: To get something done we eventually have to do work.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 17, 2020
Be Predictable & Flexible to Build a Better World During COVID
The best bosses are predictably flexible in good times but are even better at it when things are bad and maybe a bit scary.
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