Engineering Management Institute

11/19/2025

How to Prep the Night Before the FE Exam

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam video, Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE, CEO, shares exactly what FE exam candidates should (and shouldn’t) do the night before the exam to stay calm, focused, and ready to perform at their best.

💡 Key takeaway: The night before the FE Exam isn’t about learning more — it’s about protecting your energy, mindset, and readiness for test day.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4oHrhGA

The night before the FE Exam isn’t about cramming, it’s about protecting your preparation. In this article and video, I break down a simple wind-down routine to help you reduce stress, sleep better, and walk into test day clear-headed and confident.

11/19/2025

💼 How to Stay Productive Without the Stress

In this week’s Engineering Management Lessons video, Anthony Fasano, PE, F.ASCE, talks with Ernesto Aguilar, PE, President & CEO of Ardurra Group, about how engineering leaders manage high workloads without losing focus or energy.

💡 Key Takeaway: A clear system, consistent habits, and a no-stress mindset.

👉 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3X4fwhi

How do you reset and stay productive during busy weeks? 👇

In this video, Ernesto Aguilar, PE, reveals the Simple Habits That Keep Engineering Leaders Balanced. He breaks down the routines he uses to stay focused, pr...

11/18/2025

📚 Study Smarter With These Simple Habits

Building a positive, structured study routine can completely change your results. Create a distraction-free space, stick to a consistent schedule, take mindful breaks, and celebrate small wins. These simple habits make studying feel easier and more effective.

👉 Watch now and start building better study habits today: https://bit.ly/4mDhvDt

11/18/2025

Happy Pride in STEM Day!

Today we celebrate the scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians whose contributions drive innovation and shape a more inclusive future.

Pride in STEM Day reminds us that when every voice feels valued and supported, teams thrive and breakthroughs happen. Inclusivity strengthens collaboration and fuels meaningful progress across all STEM fields.

To all students, educators, and professionals in STEM: thank you for your courage, brilliance, and impact. Your work makes our industry stronger every day.

11/18/2025

AI Is Solving Engineering’s Knowledge Drain Crisis

In this week’s Engineering Management Institute blog, Chris Connell, CEO of , explains how artificial intelligence is helping AEC firms preserve institutional knowledge, turning years of project data into searchable, reusable insight.

The result? Faster onboarding, scalable mentorship, and smarter, more consistent deliverables across teams.

👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4pkL6DM

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11/17/2025

💡 Monday Motivation: Innovate Boldly

“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” — Elon Musk

Innovation doesn’t happen without risk. In engineering and leadership, the courage to fail is what fuels progress. Don’t chase perfection, chase improvement, creativity, and the lessons that come from trying something new.

💡 Key takeaway: Every failure is feedback that sharpens innovation and leadership.

11/17/2025

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

EMI's Engineering Leadership Accelerator™ Advanced is designed for AEC firms seeking practical, AEC-focused management training.

Boost team productivity, strengthen relationships, improve profitability, and minimize billable hour impact, all in as little as 10–12 hours over 5 weeks.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟮:𝟯𝟬- 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 | 𝟳.𝟱 𝗣𝗗𝗛𝘀

What’s your biggest leadership challenge on technical teams right now? Let us know below!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://bit.ly/3WhbMZp

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽? 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: bit.ly/BookACallTraining

Practical, cohort-based leadership development for AEC team leads and managers—improve utilization, engagement, and delivery.

11/14/2025

In the latest AEC Project Management Podcast episodes, AEC industry leaders share how innovation and leadership are transforming project delivery.

🎙️ Clarke Chauvin, PE, PTOE, PMP, Senior Project Manager at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. — How Intelligent Transportation Systems Improve Road Safety and Efficiency
🎙️ Meghan Burbank, LEED AP, Vice President and Engineering Operations Manager at CP Engineers — Overcoming Project Management Challenges in Civil Engineering Projects
🎙️ Ryan Kunisch, Vice President of Global Product at Oracle — How AI Is Transforming Construction Project Technology

Key takeaway: Great project managers don’t just deliver—they innovate, connect, and lead with purpose.

👉 Listen to the latest episodes here: EngineeringPMPodcast.com

11/14/2025

Inclusive Leadership Starts with Listening 👂

In this week’s AEC Leadership Podcast, Anthony Fasano, P.E., AEC PM, F.ASCE, talks with Josée Tremblay, P.Eng., ICD.D, Principal at Strategic Decisions Group, about how empathy and awareness help engineering and construction leaders build stronger, more connected teams.

👉 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4p9YABR

💬 How do you build trust and inclusion on your projects?

Inclusive leadership in AEC transforms the way teams collaborate and innovate. When leaders combine decision quality, cultural awareness, and human connection, they create stronger, more resilient teams and unlock long-term success through diversity and intentional leadership.

11/14/2025

🏎️ From the F1 Track to the AEC Industry!

In this week’s AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast, Nick Heim, P.E., talks with Ryan Kirk, Head of Cloud & DevOps at F1, about how AI, cloud architecture, and automation keep F1 systems fast, resilient, and race-ready, and what AEC teams can learn from it. ⚙️

👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8SNjvHpBwds

💬 Which emerging technology do you think will transform digital infrastructure next?

In this episode, Ryan Kirk, Head of Cloud & DevOps at Formula 1, talks about Engineering at F1 Speed: How Cloud and DevOps Drive Innovation, and how AI-drive...

11/13/2025

🔥 Welcome, GFT! 🔥

We’re thrilled to welcome GFT as one of our sponsored firms! GFT is an AEC powerhouse shaping the Infrastructure of Life, delivering creative, resilient solutions across water, power, transportation, and buildings.

With over 5,000 experts across North America and beyond, GFT is redefining how engineering, construction, and design come together to uplift communities.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that will highlight GFT’s innovative approach and the incredible people behind their impact in the AEC industry.

🔗 Learn more about GFT and explore career opportunities: www.gftinc.com

11/13/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

In today’s AEC industry, technical expertise alone isn’t enough. Firms need project managers who can lead teams, protect profits, and strengthen client trust, professionals who understand both engineering and business.

That’s why the Management Institute created the 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, a practical program that transforms strong engineers into confident, business-minded leaders.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻
• Align technical decisions with business outcomes
• Strengthen project delivery with proven frameworks
• Build accountability and consistency across teams

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
• AEC-Focused: Designed around real project challenges
• Expert-Led: Created by AEC professionals who understand ROI
• Ongoing Growth: Access to on-demand videos and PDH webinars to keep skills sharp

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀
✅ Projects delivered more efficiently
✅ Clients who stay longer
✅ Teams that take ownership and deliver with confidence

Ready to Build a Program That Fits Your Firm’s Vision?

𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 to discuss what your firm needs in a certification program. Together, we’ll design a solution that empowers your people and your business.

Complete the quick form today to start the conversation: https://bit.ly/4mU08iy