Engineering & Construction · Topic
Engineering Culture
16 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
AI moves from back office to job site in construction's next build-out
McCarthy Building Cos. has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Palantir, while RICS experts say data readiness and culture are the real barriers to AI adopti
Whats in the Shop? Episode 4
What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…
Whats in the Shop? Episode 3
What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…
Whats in the Shop? Episode 2
What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…
What’s in the Shop? Episode 1
What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While many episodes highlight…
Inclusion Beyond Compliance: What It Really Takes to Build Workplace Cultures Where People Feel Seen, Supported, and Free to Belong
Inclusion is often reduced to policies and checklists, but its true measure shows up in everyday experiences — in whether people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute without hiding parts of who they are. When organizations move beyond compliance and toward genuine understanding, they open the door to talent, perspective, and potential that…
People-Centric HR in Practice: How Jen Schomer Turns Organizational Chaos into a Culture of Trust and Performance
In today’s whiplash workplace—where startups scale fast, funding dries up faster, and employee expectations keep evolving—HR isn’t a back-office function anymore. The rise of fractional leadership, remote teams, and constant regulatory change has forced companies to rethink how they support people while still hitting business goals. Leaders are realizing that “culture issues” often trace…
Why Empathy Matters in Today’s Workplace and How It Builds Better Teams
Empathy has become a business competency, not a soft nice-to-have. With hybrid teams, rapid AI adoption, and a workforce increasingly vocal about identity and inclusion, companies are being pushed to rethink what effective leadership looks like right now. Research and workplace trend reports consistently show that employees who feel seen and supported are more…
The Power of Reinvention: How Debbie Crouse Crafted a Career Across Industries
As the modern workforce continues to evolve, conversations around balance, fulfillment, and flexibility are taking center stage. With hybrid work redefining expectations and career paths becoming less linear, professionals are asking deeper questions about what “success” really means. According to Gallup’s latest data, only 31% of U.S. employees were engaged at work in…
What Leading With Purpose Sounds Like
Leading with purpose is no longer a buzzword but a fundamental shift in how leaders define success. In today’s fast-moving organizations, purpose-driven leadership is about clarity—understanding the “why” behind every decision and holding that vision steady like a compass. It demands that leaders do more than set goals; they must align their teams’ aspirations with…
Passion, Safety, and Growth: The Journey of a Veteran in the Construction Industry
A safety director's three-decade construction career reveals how prioritizing worker protection fuels both personal fulfillment and business success
Southwest Construction Services: A Bond Beyond Business
A construction firm discovers that treating clients and employees like family creates loyalty that outlasts any contract
Applied Digital Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Pioneering the Future
Women leaders across the infrastructure sector are reshaping how companies build competitive advantage and drive technological progress
The Key to Building a Successful Business in the Mechanical Industry: Keeping Employees Happy and Fostering Long-term Relationships
Mechanical contractors discover that treating workers like family and investing in their growth outperforms traditional management approaches
Electrical Safety: Beyond Compliance
Industry leaders reveal how proactive safety culture outperforms regulatory requirements in preventing workplace incidents
Holt Cat: How a Woman Business Leader Helped Build a Culture of Excellence
A female executive's leadership approach drove measurable gains in workforce growth and profitability within a traditionally male-dominated sector