In recent “Tomorrow’s Environment” columns, I’ve talked about the need for engineers to change from being a commodity and a follower to recommitting their technical skills to engineer-driven consulting services. I touched on some of the engineering initiatives that are ideally suited for engineer-led teams. The heart of being a leader of projects begins with three essential attributes: Positive attitude, creativity, and a high energy level, followed by a need to lead.

Tomorrow's Environment: Do You Have a Corporate Sustainability Plan

March 1, 2011

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Like the emergence of Quality Control, it’s better business to get out ahead of this wave.

Letters

March 1, 2011

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Stopping HAIF

Editor's Note: Mission Less-Than-Critical

March 1, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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What’s the real cost of positively, absolutely having to know right now?

Editor's Note: Aftershocks: Don't Be Swayed

March 1, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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How to turn disaster into awareness into a difference the next time?

Commissioning: Missing Operations & Maintenance Participation

March 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Results will underwhelm without O&M on board.

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