“Recently, I have found myself referencing the age-old proverb ‘actions speak louder than words.’ I think most of us know what this means but the basic premise is you can…
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is more.” This described his approach to architecture that led the way to a modernist…
(A) Unprecedented business disruption + (B) global pandemic + (C) heightened social division and unrest = (D) Chaos ChaosChaos –”complete disorder and confusion.” For the better part of two years,…
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 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…
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…
In our previous post, I described the idea of using our pre-existing resilience to respond to the radical new situations we’ve experienced this year. I want to apply this concept…
In this series so far, we have explained two major effects of hurricanes, debris, and stormwater and how engineers and planners work to mitigate those effects. Another effect of hurricanes is physical damage…
Since the pandemic started, there has been a lot of discussion about how this situation has allowed us the opportunity to take real action to solve long-standing problems. Everyone agrees…
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)…