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Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 16, 2020
How Far Would You Go for a Beer Delivery?
Would you go 8,000 miles for a beer run?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 15, 2020
Don't Wait to Speak, Actually Listen
It's hard to truly communicate if we don't actually listen.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 13, 2020
Innovation and Resilience: The Path to Better Infrastructure
Innovation and resilience pave the path to better infrastructure.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 12, 2020
Sandwiches: Tasty and Good for Energy Needs
Sandwiches are good for more than just eating. Precast wall panel sandwiches are great for heating and cooling energy needs of buildings.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 11, 2020
Interviewing: No Better Than a Gamble
Interviewing is like gambling with your team for a company and like gambling with your career for a construction pro.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 10, 2020
Want to Build a Better World? Build With Your Enemies
Want to build a better world? Work with AEC pros you don't agree with.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 9, 2020
These Guys Are Just Showing Off
Some families might have done some puzzles during COVID shutdowns but one went WAY bigger.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 8, 2020
The Second Pandemic
Mental health. It's less obvious but it is turning into the follow on pandemic to COVID.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 6, 2020
Want to Kill Time? Hold a Meeting
Want to kill a Friday afternoon or most any productive work time? Hold or go to a meeting!
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 5, 2020
From Mister Gigafactory to Unemployed
Pay your utility bills or get shutdown. A German project learned this the hard way.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 4, 2020
Bamboo: The Wonder Wood (It's Actually Grass)
Sustainable construction means, methods and materials regularly evolve. Check this out so you don't get bamboozled.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 3, 2020
I BUILT IT - Like I VOTED but for Construction Pros
"I BUILT IT." It's like "I VOTED" but for construction pros.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 2, 2020
Need a Meeting to Figure Out if You Need a Meeting?
If you aren't sure whether a meeting is needed, there's an in depth flow chart that will "help."
Eric Vechan, PhD
Nov 1, 2020
Report Gets to the Bottom Line of Construction Issues
Construction pros aren't all bad. Non construction issues are leading causes of claim and delay issues on the job.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 30, 2020
Fear: Don't Let It Win
Fear is a liar. Don't let it win.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 29, 2020
Human Intelligence Building Artificial Intelligence
It (currently) takes human intelligence to build artificial intelligence in construction. The machines haven't taken over yet....
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 28, 2020
We All Want to Build Our Own Destiny
We all want a bit of control over our lives. Good leaders know this and help us make that happen.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 27, 2020
Get to Work or Get Out of the Way - or Retire
Leaders either directly contribute or get out of the way and support as needed. Don't be that guy and retire while on the job.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 26, 2020
It's Ok to Write Down Unwritten Rules
It's ok to document informal rules and discussions.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 25, 2020
Artifacts Are Cool but Not When You Find Them on Your Job
Seeing artifacts is a whole lot more fun in a museum than on the jobsite.
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