Engineering Management Institute

09/24/2025

💡 Strong Leadership Starts with Trust. In this week’s Engineering Management Lessons video, Rebecca Swabey, P.Eng. talks with Bryce Batts Co-Founder of Career Collective about practical leadership tips for building trust. From investing in mentors to creating authentic communication with your team, these strategies help leaders grow and inspire confidence.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3KizLon

In this video, Bryce Batts shares Top Leadership Tips for Building Trust With a Team, including continuous growth through mentors and learning, staying authe...

09/24/2025

𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗘𝗖

How EMI Is Equipping PMs to Lead Proactively and Deliver Strategically
On 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗞𝗦, EMI brings together project managers and firm leaders who are ready to elevate delivery, protect margins, and build leadership pipelines that last.

𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is a one-day event designed for today’s AEC challenges, offering practical strategies, tools, and frameworks your teams can apply immediately.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:
• Proven techniques in earned value management, risk planning, and AI-driven PM workflows
• Insights into career paths, onboarding systems, and building high-performance PM cultures

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀:
• Project Management – for PMs driving delivery
• PM Development – for leaders building PM teams and systems

Your PMs have the potential to lead with impact, but without targeted leadership development, they’re operating reactively instead of proactively. EMI equips AEC firms with the tools to close that gap and build confident, strategic leaders.

October 28, 2025 Overland Park, KS
𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://bit.ly/46MGxLL

In-person community for AEC project managers and leaders in Kansas City. Networking, talks, and practical PM insights.

09/24/2025

🕒 Physical vs On-Screen Calculator for the FE Exam. Every second counts, you’ve only got 3 minutes per problem. In this week’s Pass the FE Exam video, Anthony Fasano, PE, explains the key differences between handheld and on-screen calculators, and how it can impact your speed, accuracy, and performance on test day.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/46hKCYe

Choosing the right calculator can make or break your FE Exam prep. In our latest article, we break down the real differences between physical vs on-screen calculators and explain why your choice impacts speed, accuracy, and focus on test day. Don’t let the wrong tool slow you down—find out which...

09/24/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿™ — 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆.
Project managers sit at the intersection of delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance. Their ability to lead—not just manage—is what drives consistent results and long-term growth.

The 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿™ (𝗣𝗠𝗔) is a strategic development program designed for AEC firms that want to build confident, client-ready PMs who align project ex*****on with business goals.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗠𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Strategic alignment between project goals and firm values
• Leadership tools tailored to the AEC environment
• Confidence to lead teams, manage clients, and deliver results

𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• General Enrollment – Join a live, cross-firm cohort
• Company-Specific Sessions – Train your team privately
• Custom Programs – Tailored to your firm’s processes, templates, and software

Next Cohort Begins: January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
Includes 7.5 PDHs + optional AEC PM Certification

Firms that prioritize leadership development reduce project risk, retain top talent, and scale with confidence. PMA is the next step toward building a stronger, more strategic project management team.

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Get started here: https://bit.ly/46ufTHk

Practical, cohort-based PM training for AEC engineers—improve delivery, utilization, and client satisfaction.

09/23/2025

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 3 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧™ — 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 - 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣: 10/14/25 | 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙣 7.5 𝙋𝘿𝙃𝙨

Technical professionals are the backbone of AEC delivery, but leadership gaps can stall growth, impact morale, and increase risk. EMI’s Engineering Leadership Accelerator™ will help to equip your AEC Professionals with the people skills they need to lead teams, manage clients, and drive results.

• 5-week online course
• 7.5 PDHs per level
• Designed for engineers, built for real-world application

Next session: October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET
EMI is a trusted partner to AEC firms nationwide, known for delivering high-impact leadership development through a proven, customizable model.

🔗 Start your journey and book a complimentary call with our team today: https://bit.ly/BookACallTraining

09/23/2025

⏱️ Beat the Clock, Pass the FE Exam!

Practicing timed quizzes is one of the smartest ways to build confidence and manage pressure on exam day. They sharpen your focus, reveal weak spots, and help you master pacing.

👉 Watch now and start training like it’s test day: https://bit.ly/4nrF0kf

09/23/2025

Sustainable AI Data Centers: Powering the Future Responsibly. In this week’s Engineering Management Institute blog, Charles J Miller, President & CEO of NgenX Energy, explains how the rise of AI is reshaping the infrastructure behind it, and why sustainable AI data centers are now critical.

Key takeaway: Modular construction and renewable power sources like solar, wind, and microgrids are not just lowering costs but dramatically reducing embodied carbon in AI-driven infrastructure.

👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4nK8kSO

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09/23/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗠𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
Your project managers influence margins, client relationships, and long-term growth. When they lead with business clarity, not just technical ex*****on, your firm wins.

The 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 gives PMs the systems they need to lead with confidence, drive results, and think strategically.

𝗚𝗼/𝗡𝗼-𝗚𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: Help PMs choose the right projects—aligned with capacity, client value, and business priorities.
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Turn uncertainty into clarity. Build trust with clients and accountability across teams.
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 + 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀: Keep your PMs sharp with insights from industry leaders who understand both delivery and strategy.

This is a strategic framework that helps your PMs lead with clarity, build trust, and drive results.

• Smarter project choices
• Stronger client confidence
• Better business outcomes

Empower your PMs to lead like business owners, because that’s what your firm needs to grow.

📞 Call us at 800-920-4007 or visit: https://bit.ly/47VLEdN

09/22/2025

✨ Monday Motivation ✨ Great projects don’t take flight without knowledge and skill. “It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.” - Wilbur Wright

In AEC leadership, strong skills and continuous learning drive real success. Invest in growth and watch your impact take off.

09/22/2025

For 𝗟&𝗗 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗘𝗖, this is your chance to make a high-ROI investment in your project managers.

By sending your PMs to 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, you equip them with:
✅ Proven strategies to 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
✅ Tools to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 and reduce costly mistakes
✅ Confidence to 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆
✅ A peer network focused on 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

When you sponsor your PMs to attend, you’re 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/46MGxLL

09/22/2025

📢 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗘𝗖: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗠𝗜’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿™ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗠𝘀 - 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟰/𝟮𝟱 | 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝟳.𝟱 𝗣𝗗𝗛𝘀

Your project managers are capable of more than managing tasks, they can drive business outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and lead high-performing teams.

But without targeted leadership development, they’re operating reactively instead of leading proactively.

EMI’s 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿™ (𝗘𝗟𝗔) equips technical professionals with the skills to:
✔ Communicate with clarity and confidence
✔ Delegate and manage workloads effectively
✔ Navigate conflict and lead under pressure
✔ Build trust with clients and loyalty within teams

Flexible formats. Real-world tools. No wasted hours.

Schedule a call and get your team enrolled in the next ELA session.: https://bit.ly/BookACallTraining

09/19/2025

⚡ Juggling multiple engineering licenses?

Managing different renewal dates and requirements across states can feel overwhelming — but with the right system, you can stay on track with ease. 🗓️

👉 Watch now to learn simple strategies to streamline license management and save yourself the stress: https://bit.ly/4nDOQzc