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The Data Cortex: Engineering Intelligence for the Modern Era

April 30, 2025 Insights

In a world where data drives nearly every decision, the concept of the Data Cortex is emerging as a game-changer, particularly for engineers. It’s more than just a clever metaphor. The Data Cortex represents the fusion of data intelligence, automated analysis, and strategic decision-making, functioning as the brain center of...

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Engineers: How to Ask for a Raise with Confidence

April 30, 2025 Insights

As engineers, our role often evolves quickly. We take on new technical challenges, lead complex projects, or mentor others while delivering results under pressure. So, how do you ensure your compensation keeps pace with your growing contributions? Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran recently shared a simple yet powerful...

10 of the Best Ways to Make an Impact at Work

May 31, 2018 Insights

Showing up to the office on time, making an effort to be friendly to coworkers and having a great work ethic—these are all ways to make difference at your workplace. Whether or not we realize it, we are always making an impact at our jobs. The question is: is it...

How To Write A Great Resume

May 31, 2018 Insights

Whether or not you are actively searching for a job, it’s important to have an up-to-date resume. Not only it is necessary when looking for a new opportunity, but it can often help you build client loyalty, obtain a raise and identify any gaps in skills. In a very competitive...

Five Ways to Build Trust in Your Engineering Company With Employees and Clients

March 29, 2018 Insights

Do your employees and clients really trust you and your firm to get the job done? In many cases, the survival of a business depends on the positive relationships cultivated among fellow employees as well as clients. The importance of trust cannot be undervalued. You might be a competent leader;...

What Engineering Professionals Can Do to Increase Their Social Media Presence

March 29, 2018 Insights

Digital marketing is here to stay and it's important to build business relationships online. Engineering professionals across all disciplines will benefit from understanding the importance of social media and how it plays a role in business processes. Building a social media strategy has become an important component of running a...

How Digital Marketing Can Benefit Consultants and Engineers

February 22, 2018 Insights

An essential part of running a modern engineering business today involves digital marketing. A term first coined in the 1990s, digital marketing is the marketing of a company’s products or services using digital technologies, such as the Internet and mobile phones. There are numerous benefits of digital marketing, including the...

What Every Engineering Firm Should Know About Bitcoin and Smart Contracts

January 23, 2018 Insights

Bitcoin—the most well known and widely-used digital currency—has been a popular topic of discussion since it was first introduced in 2009. While many people are still trying to figure out what exactly Bitcoin is, there are a growing number of businesses and individuals using it. Some say it’s part of...

Think Locally, Act Globally: 2018 Social Trends for Engineers

January 23, 2018 Insights

Not too long ago, the phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally” was primarily used in reference to environmental challenges. Rather than depend on global changes, people were encouraged to reduce their consumption of resources such as energy or water and be “environmentally responsible.” The “Think Globally, Act Locally” phrase has evolved...

What Engineers Should Know About the #MeToo Movement and the Potential Impact on Their Business

January 23, 2018 Insights

Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been unacceptable, but new attention to this serious public health and human rights problem has been recently brought forward with the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo movement impacts all industries, including engineering. As a result, businesses need to be aware of the implications and...

Why We Need More Global Engineers

December 5, 2017 Insights

With the advent of technological advances, the world has increasingly become more connected. As a result, we are experiencing increased channels of communication, which is bringing communities, businesses and clients closer together. This has been a driving force behind globalization. The world is becoming a smaller place and the engineering...

Five TED Talks Every Engineer Should Watch

December 5, 2017 Insights

From science to business to global issues. Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) Talks share ideas with people around the world. Part of iConnectEngineers™’ mission is to also share information from influential voices in engineering and other industries. TED Talks are an important driving force behind inspiring engineers to become thought...

Must-Have Engineering Leadership Traits

December 5, 2017 Insights

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” from “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek Some people are just natural born leaders. While for others, it takes time and patience to become a great leader. It’s not always easy...

Effects of Burnout in the Workplace & How Engineers Can Avoid it

June 22, 2017 Insights

Feeling irritable, bored or finding you have a lack of energy? Maybe you are becoming cynical about your job. These are all signs that you might be experiencing burnout. You’re not alone. In 2014, 31 percent of employees in North America reported having constant levels of stress, according to Statista....

Marketing Requirements for Engineering Companies in the Digital Era

May 12, 2017 Insights

Not too long ago, when it came to marketing your business, that usually meant placing an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, sponsoring an event or face-to-face networking. There are still many companies that engage in these techniques, anticipating it will result in more business. Now with the widespread use...

How Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Change in the Engineering Industry

May 7, 2017 Insights

One of the most revolutionary changes in transportation since the days of the horse and buggy is currently underway. In this case, it’s a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or even human intervention. Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), also known as self-driving cars or robot cars, are logging thousands and thousands...

Best Quick and Healthy Recipes for Engineers On the Go

May 2, 2017 Insights

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” – George Bernard Shaw How do you spend your lunch break? Most engineers grab a quick bite at a corner café, or maybe skip lunch altogether since they have “too much on their plate.” Packing a lunch is a great...

Business Card Trends Engineers Need to Know

April 5, 2017 Insights

In the engineering profession, like many industries, employees regularly leave their offices to attend client meetings, tradeshows and other networking events. With the way we now exchange information electronically with smart phones and computers, many wonder if business cards are still relevant in the digital age. The answer is a...

DREAM BIG Movie Inspires Youth and Minorities to Make a Mark on the World in the Field of Engineering

April 3, 2017 Insights

We all have a story to tell and the challenges we face can create the greatest opportunity for change. iConnectEngineers® is on a quest to transform how today's and future engineers connect, view and share content. The hope is to create an environment where it is possible to unleash an...

How “Intellectual Humility” Can Make You a Better Engineer

April 3, 2017 Insights

Creating a sustainable, safe, secure, healthy, and productive world for all people is a priority for the engineering profession. Now imagine a world where your peers are open to new ideas, really listen to what you have to say and accept opposing viewpoints. These are all character traits associated with...

Engineers: Self-Awareness Can Help You Problem Solve and Keep Calm Amidst Workplace Chaos

March 7, 2017 Insights

According to The Conference Board Job Satisfaction survey from 2016, 49.6 percent of Americans are content with their job. Even though this is the highest overall job satisfaction rate since 2005, there is still room for improvement. A variety of factors can turn your place of employment into a living...

Engineers: Stand Your Ground in the Workplace

March 7, 2017 Insights

Standing up for yourself at work can be difficult, especially if you are the new person. Since getting along with colleagues and managers makes work-life more enjoyable, we sometimes turn a blind eye in situations that should be dealt with head on. Margie Warrell, contributor at Forbes.com, said to remember...

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Engineering Profession

March 5, 2017 Insights

Over the years, movies have often featured intelligent machines ruling our lives—think Optimus Prime in Transformers, The Terminator and Sonny in I, Robot. They all had one thing in common—the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although there is no universally accepted definition, a popular textbook defines AI as systems that...

The Role of Freelancers in Today’s Engineering Market

February 16, 2017 Insights

It’s probably no surprise to hear that the way in which we work is changing. More and more employees are leaving their nine to five jobs and becoming freelancers. Industries, such as engineering, are finding that this newly-defined workforce offers several advantages for both the employer and those hired. According...

New Year: How Change in 2017 Will Impact Engineers & Engineering Companies

January 1, 2017 Insights

While some aspects of digital networking, technology, retirement plans, and the overall workplace environment will continue to change in 2017, others may return to their old ways. They say hindsight is 20/20, so how can you prepare your business for what’s to come, and avoid starting a sentence with “if...

Telework: How Engineers are “Managing by Results”

December 23, 2016 Insights

Commuting to work in heavy traffic and then sitting in an office environment for long hours is becoming less of a reality for those who work in engineering firms. Part time workers, job sharing and working from home are all possible scenarios for modern businesses. Although some industries have offered...

Engineers Finding Balance: Great Tips for Working Parents Who Travel for Business

December 18, 2016 Insights

Traveling for business can be a positive experience, but it can also make work-life integration more difficult, especially if you’re a parent. And while business trips can be a great way to shake up the usual 8-5, there can also be downsides that range from extreme to easy fix. One...

Engineers: Looking to Make A Great First Impression?

December 17, 2016 Insights

Whether it’s a job interview, first date, or company gathering, first impressions can make or break future interactions and relations. While social graces may come naturally to some people, others struggle with what to say and how to act when connecting with new people. In his critically-acclaimed book, Blink, author...

Want A Happier Engineering Workplace? Kindness is Key

December 17, 2016 Insights

Most parents, teachers, and caregivers make a point to instill the power of kindness in young people, and as we get older, we continue to see its effects in everyday life. The Golden Rule, “Do onto others as you would have done onto you,” has become a staple in households...

Construction Managers: 10 Years into the Future

November 5, 2016 Insights

During a recent panel discussion at the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Conference & Trade Show in San Diego, CA, industry professionals shared their thoughts on how construction management will change over the next decade and what owners can expect. The session, titled “What Will 2026 Look Like,” was...

Bridging the Construction Industry Employment Gap

November 5, 2016 Insights

With a growing need for qualified engineers and CMs, local agencies and entities are looking at various ways to bridge the employment gap between those just entering the workforce and seasoned executives who currently work in the construction management industry. During the recent economic turndown, many engineers turned to other...

Millennials in the Workplace: Engage Next Generation CMs

October 29, 2016 Insights

“In four years, Millennials—the people born between 1977 and 1997—will account for nearly half the employees in the world,” stated Jeanne Meister, co-author of The 2020 Workplace, How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop, and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today, published in May 2010. What constitutes a Millennial, besides the age range? The...

Seven Ways to Attract & Retain the Leaders of Tomorrow

September 18, 2016 Insights

In today’s global economy, employee retention and engagement are rated as the number one priority for nearly every engineering business. While funding is steadily increasing for infrastructure projects, at the same time senior construction managers and owners are retiring. The result is a huge gap in age and experience of...

A Strong Culture in the Engineering Workplace Leads to Growth

April 12, 2016 Insights

What makes an organization truly successful? Business leaders spend a lot of their time and energy trying to answer this question so their companies can flourish. An abundance of research has been conducted to analyze just what it takes and the word “culture” often comes up as a key component....

Why Engineers Should Invest More In Mindfulness

April 1, 2016 Insights

How many times a week do you sit at your desk or in a meeting at your engineering firm working at full capacity on a challenging project going from one task to another? Think about how gratifying it would be to have time to recharge and refocus to take on...

Calling All Engineers…Are You Ready for the Future of Work?

March 27, 2016 Insights

In the dynamic and changing world in which we live, companies are evolving at a rapid pace. Businesses, especially those that want to be successful, are no longer being run the way they have been for generations. Working in silos, little connectivity with others and feeling disengaged are all becoming...

April 30, 2025

The Data Cortex: Engineering Intelligence for the Modern Era

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April 30, 2025

Engineers: How to Ask for a Raise with Confidence

May 31, 2018

10 of the Best Ways to Make an Impact at Work

May 31, 2018

How To Write A Great Resume

March 29, 2018

Five Ways to Build Trust in Your Engineering Company With Employees and Clients

March 29, 2018

What Engineering Professionals Can Do to Increase Their Social Media Presence

February 22, 2018

How Digital Marketing Can Benefit Consultants and Engineers

January 23, 2018

What Every Engineering Firm Should Know About Bitcoin and Smart Contracts

January 23, 2018

Think Locally, Act Globally: 2018 Social Trends for Engineers

January 23, 2018

What Engineers Should Know About the #MeToo Movement and the Potential Impact on Their Business

December 5, 2017

Why We Need More Global Engineers

December 5, 2017

Five TED Talks Every Engineer Should Watch

December 5, 2017

Must-Have Engineering Leadership Traits

June 22, 2017

Effects of Burnout in the Workplace & How Engineers Can Avoid it

May 12, 2017

Marketing Requirements for Engineering Companies in the Digital Era

May 7, 2017

How Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Change in the Engineering Industry

May 2, 2017

Best Quick and Healthy Recipes for Engineers On the Go

April 5, 2017

Business Card Trends Engineers Need to Know

April 3, 2017

DREAM BIG Movie Inspires Youth and Minorities to Make a Mark on the World in the Field of Engineering

April 3, 2017

How “Intellectual Humility” Can Make You a Better Engineer

March 7, 2017

Engineers: Self-Awareness Can Help You Problem Solve and Keep Calm Amidst Workplace Chaos

March 7, 2017

Engineers: Stand Your Ground in the Workplace

March 5, 2017

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Engineering Profession

February 16, 2017

The Role of Freelancers in Today’s Engineering Market

January 1, 2017

New Year: How Change in 2017 Will Impact Engineers & Engineering Companies

December 23, 2016

Telework: How Engineers are “Managing by Results”

December 18, 2016

Engineers Finding Balance: Great Tips for Working Parents Who Travel for Business

December 17, 2016

Engineers: Looking to Make A Great First Impression?

December 17, 2016

Want A Happier Engineering Workplace? Kindness is Key

November 15, 2016

Engineers: Get the Most Out of Your Personal or Business LinkedIn Profile

November 5, 2016

Construction Managers: 10 Years into the Future

November 5, 2016

Bridging the Construction Industry Employment Gap

October 29, 2016

Millennials in the Workplace: Engage Next Generation CMs

October 29, 2016

Bridging the Digital Divide: Communication Rules

September 18, 2016

Seven Ways to Attract & Retain the Leaders of Tomorrow

April 12, 2016

A Strong Culture in the Engineering Workplace Leads to Growth

April 1, 2016

Why Engineers Should Invest More In Mindfulness

March 27, 2016

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From The Archives

The Data Cortex: Engineering Intelligence for the Modern Era

Engineers: How to Ask for a Raise with Confidence

10 of the Best Ways to Make an Impact at Work

How To Write A Great Resume

Five Ways to Build Trust in Your Engineering Company With Employees and Clients

What Engineering Professionals Can Do to Increase Their Social Media Presence

How Digital Marketing Can Benefit Consultants and Engineers

What Every Engineering Firm Should Know About Bitcoin and Smart Contracts

Think Locally, Act Globally: 2018 Social Trends for Engineers

What Engineers Should Know About the #MeToo Movement and the Potential Impact on Their Business

Why We Need More Global Engineers

Five TED Talks Every Engineer Should Watch

Must-Have Engineering Leadership Traits

Effects of Burnout in the Workplace & How Engineers Can Avoid it

Marketing Requirements for Engineering Companies in the Digital Era

How Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Change in the Engineering Industry

Best Quick and Healthy Recipes for Engineers On the Go

Business Card Trends Engineers Need to Know

DREAM BIG Movie Inspires Youth and Minorities to Make a Mark on the World in the Field of Engineering

How “Intellectual Humility” Can Make You a Better Engineer

Engineers: Self-Awareness Can Help You Problem Solve and Keep Calm Amidst Workplace Chaos

Engineers: Stand Your Ground in the Workplace

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Engineering Profession

The Role of Freelancers in Today’s Engineering Market

New Year: How Change in 2017 Will Impact Engineers & Engineering Companies

Telework: How Engineers are “Managing by Results”

Engineers Finding Balance: Great Tips for Working Parents Who Travel for Business

Engineers: Looking to Make A Great First Impression?

Want A Happier Engineering Workplace? Kindness is Key

Engineers: Get the Most Out of Your Personal or Business LinkedIn Profile

Construction Managers: 10 Years into the Future

Bridging the Construction Industry Employment Gap

Millennials in the Workplace: Engage Next Generation CMs

Bridging the Digital Divide: Communication Rules

Seven Ways to Attract & Retain the Leaders of Tomorrow

A Strong Culture in the Engineering Workplace Leads to Growth

Why Engineers Should Invest More In Mindfulness

Calling All Engineers…Are You Ready for the Future of Work?