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WHY CONSTRUCTION DOESN’T (ADOPT TECHNOLOGY)
WHY CONSTRUCTION DOESN’T (ADOPT TECHNOLOGY)
After 25 years and counting in the AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), five years with IBM…
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Construction Survival
Construction Survival
Industry surveys suggest that the construction industry is in a survival state. For example, in Marcum LLP’s CEO Survey…
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Construction's a Mess...
Construction's a Mess...
Let’s face it, construction’s a mess. Really? What? Well, let’s look at some of the problems.
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WHY DOES CONSTRUCTION LAG TECHNOLOGICALLY?
WHY DOES CONSTRUCTION LAG TECHNOLOGICALLY?
It's well-documented that almost every other industry leads construction in the adoption of technology (see, e.g.
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Construction Communication – It’s Not What You Think...
Construction Communication – It’s Not What You Think...
Is construction communication essential? For the purposes of this article, the answer is a hearty “Yes!” But of course…
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What's Wrong with Construction? Answer: Clients, Design, and Contractors!
What's Wrong with Construction? Answer: Clients, Design, and Contractors!
Earlier this week I was chatting with a good friend, a successful entrepreneur. Apparently she and her husband are…
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Whack A Mole: Construction Project Scope, Cost, and Schedule
Whack A Mole: Construction Project Scope, Cost, and Schedule
There is an unalterable tension between construction project Scope, Cost, and Schedule factors. Think Whack-a-Mole.
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Construction Investment
Construction Investment
A construction project is an investment. Investments are taken on to make money.
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Software Success
Software Success
Let’s talk about the software UI. What? If you're not familiar with that initialism, you may have heard the term "User…
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Major General Richard Staats, Ph.D., did not enter the Army with a polished answer about service. At 18, coming from an indigent background, he…
Major General Richard Staats, Ph.D., did not enter the Army with a polished answer about service. At 18, coming from an indigent background, he…
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We say it’s the Parts Town Difference. Trustpilot says it’s 5 stars. Thomas says … well, see for yourself. ✨ #customersatisfaction…
We say it’s the Parts Town Difference. Trustpilot says it’s 5 stars. Thomas says … well, see for yourself. ✨ #customersatisfaction…
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Education
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University of Miami
Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Math
Licenses & Certifications
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Licensed Professional Engineer (FL; Industrial Discipline)
Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 57679
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English
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A few weeks ago I was preparing to retire from Army. Orders were in hand and we were already planning the next chapter. Then things…
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A COO needed board approval for a $300K system upgrade. Standard approach = 40-slide deck full of architecture diagrams and vendor comparisons. The…
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✨ We stopped by the Armstrong booth at AHR in Vegas to check out their latest innovation, and it’s definitely a must‑see! 🚀🔥 #AHRExpo2026…
✨ We stopped by the Armstrong booth at AHR in Vegas to check out their latest innovation, and it’s definitely a must‑see! 🚀🔥 #AHRExpo2026…
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📣 We are about one month away from the 2026 Mentor-Protégé Program Summit! Army Office of Small Business Programs will be attending and looks…
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