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Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 23, 2020
If Food Ran for Election in the Trailer, Meat Would Win
Construction pros are almost all carnivores. Nobody doesn't like a good safety or team BBQ.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 22, 2020
Consultants: Can Construction Pros Win Without Them?
Are consultants too cocky for their own good or for significant prep use on projects? Are construction pros too confident to use them?
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 21, 2020
Remote Work: Trust Is the Prerequisite
Breaking News: Trust is required for remote work success.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 20, 2020
It's Asphalt but a Lot Cooler
Cool pavements are still asphalt but a lot cooler. Surface temperatures can be reduced by over 20 degrees with cool pavement treatments.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 19, 2020
Facts Are up to Interpretation
Facts are up to interpretation. Nearly every fact depends on the perspective and background of the interpreter.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 18, 2020
Con Tech Has a Value Problem
Con Tech has a problem. Valuation is not the same as valuation.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 16, 2020
Pandemic Pushing Companies to Focus on Their People
Treating people right is always smart. It's especially smart during the current pandemic.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 15, 2020
COVID Concerns: Ain't No Construction Pros Got Time for That
Most construction pros have been working relatively worry free during the pandemic. Other industries are concerned about starting work again
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 14, 2020
If You Don't Have Something to Say, Don't Just Say Something
If you don't have something intelligent to say, just keep your mouth shut.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 13, 2020
Successful People Have Good Habits: Duh
Good habits can power us to success and achievement at work and at home.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 12, 2020
Falls Aren't the Most Common Incident on a Jobsite but They Are the Most Common Cause of Death
Falls aren't common on the jobsite but when they do happen they are often fatal.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 10, 2020
Insecurities: We Can Run But We Can't Hide From Them
To win, directly embrace fear and doubt head on.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 9, 2020
Excess Jargon, Excess Insecurity
If people spend more time looking up words and terms on their phones than listening, you might have a jargon problem. Keep it simple.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 8, 2020
Construction Jobs Data Is Positive But Not Great
Good news is better than bad news but even with increased construction jobs in September 2020, the market is lower than September 2019.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 7, 2020
We Get What We Pay For
Want top notch performance and results? Pay top notch.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 6, 2020
Construction is (Still) Dangerous
Collapse of precast stairs during construction results in deaths of three workers.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 5, 2020
Saving Face
Negotiations can be hard. Win-win solutions are challenging. If a win-win solution can't be realized, saving face will do.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 4, 2020
No Matter What Happens, We Can Choose To Have A Positive Attitude
In both good and bad times, we get to choose our response and our attitude. Choose the positive one.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 2, 2020
It's Hard to Build a Road with Boulders the Size of Cars in the Way
When literal boulders are in the way, building a road can be a bit difficult.
Eric Vechan, PhD
Oct 1, 2020
Can Prizes Be Used To Motivate Or Incentivize Construction Innovation?
Lagging most other industries, would prizes help incentivize construction pros to take a little risk and try something new?
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