Construction Success Contractor, Analyze Thyself With A New Free Tool: A Viewpoint Thomas C. Schleifer PhD June 25, 2019 No Comments Until now, what it means to be “organized for success” has eluded many contractors. Read More
Managing Design How A 'Dual Agent' Learned About Project Design Controls: A Book Excerpt Michael LeFevre June 25, 2019 One Comment In 1997, after a 30-year career as a practicing architect, I felt the need for industry change.Read More
The American Infrastructure How NY Gov. Cuomo Shares the Pain on Infrastructure: An Editorial Are engineers the adversaries in fixing New York subways? ENR Editors June 13, 2019 2 Comments Why New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's engineer-bashing is unneeded.Read More
Problem Solving Why You Should Think Like a Designer (And Not Like An Algorithm) Andrew Pressman June 7, 2019 One Comment Design thinking is not an algorithm; unlike in math and science problems, there is no single, right, absolute answer.Read More
A Blogger's Bridge Obsession Richard Korman May 8, 2019 2 Comments Brian Brenner’s semester at Tufts, where he teaches bridge engineering, is coming to an end. Read More
Human Dimension Remains More Important Than Technology For Contractors Matthew C. Schimenti May 8, 2019 One Comment Having spent my entire professional life in the construction industry, I have not seen anything change more than new technology.Read More
Viewpoint Crane Expert Weighs In on Seattle Crane Collapse Crane specialist Terry McGettigan sees signs of unsafe practices May 2, 2019 3 Comments Seeing parallels to a fatal crane accident in Texas in 2012, crane specialist Terry McGettigan believes the Seattle crane collapse will be shown to have similar causes.Read More
Commentary on Technology Why We Need High-Frequency Digital Twins Tom Feliz Jeevan Kalanithi April 13, 2019 One Comment There is still a way to go before these models are mainstream.Read More
Commentary on International Business How I See China and the World Economy On The Eve of a Trade Deal Richard Korman April 12, 2019 One Comment The line between international investment and exploitation is thin and easily crossed.Read More
Commentary on Contractor Management How To Recognize Contractor Growth Risk What rate of growth brings too much risk? Thomas C. Schleifer PhD March 20, 2019 No Comments When the conditions for destruction are present.Read More