Everyone Loves A Good Park – Why Parks are Valuable to Communities
Why Do People Go To Parks? You’re walking down a street on a hot summer day. Your brow is sweating, your face is red, and your feet are aching. Having…
WFH: 5 Benefits of Working Remotely
When we switched from being in the office to working from home full time, there was a heavy sense of doubt around how effective our remote work would be. Many…
The Importance of Mentorship
According to Merriam-Webster, mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a trusted counselor or guide (a mentor). While the general idea of mentorship is the same, the execution…
Inclusion and Diversity Cannot Progress Without Equity and Access
Inclusion and diversity have been two hot topics for most companies, especially within the last few years. Efforts to improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are important and go a…
Why is Comprehensive Planning Necessary for Communities?
The Importance of Community Planning in a Changing WorldThink about your commute to work. (There is a high probability you’re working from home right now, so think about your commute…
How to Create An Apprenticeship Program for Your Organization
Recently, I attended an Apprenticeship Meeting at Wake Tech Community College to hear more about “Debt-Free Education.” I listened to the speakers discuss the industry workforce shortages in manufacturing, electrical,…
Seizing the Moment: How A/E/C Marketing Evolves
Recently, I was scrolling LinkedIn and stumbled on an article that caught my eye. The article “This is Marketing’s Moment” was published in Engineering News Record (ENR). I was intrigued…
Weathering the Storm, Part Two: Stormwater
Stormwater IntroductionIn the first blog entry for our hurricane series, we focused on storm debris and its impact on communities. For our second entry, our focus shifts to something even…
Weathering the Storm, Part One: Effective Hurricane Debris Management
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season, a time of year when many communities brace themselves for potential storms and the damage they bring. Each year as hurricane season…
Learn from Her: Women in the Engineering Industry Share Their Journeys and Professional Insight
Of the STEM fields, engineering has the smallest number of female professionals. To promote change, we have to show women in engineering (a field that comprises more than just engineers)…