“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.”
~Edward Everett Hale
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Have you watched any of the NASCC Sessions yet?
In our last version of this newsletter, I encouraged you to go to AISC’s website and start watching some of the sessions from last year’s Steel Conference (NASCC) in Nashville (and give up an hour or two of TV a week). Have you been able to watch any yet? I realize most people’s lives are incredibly busy, but this is a great opportunity to learn at no cost at a time that works best for you.
There are a lot of sessions to pick from, so I thought I would make your life easier and pick one for you to watch before our next newsletter. Scott Melnick, the editor of Modern Steel Construction mentions this is one of his favorites. It is Duane Miller from Lincoln Electric on the topic if “Important Lessons they didn’t teach me in College (Or at least I don’t think they did).” This presentation consists of ten technical questions and ten managerial lessons they didn’t teach in college. I really enjoyed Duane’s talk and I hope you do as well.
Click here to watch Duane Miller’s “Important Lessons they didn’t teach me in College (Or at least I don’t think they did).” (number X4)
I would like to hear your feedback about what you thought of this session. Please e-mail me at Brian.Quinn@FindYourEngineer.com.
Click here to view the entire list of seminars.
(If the link for Duane’s talk does not work, cut and paste the URL below)
http://www.aisc.org/CustomSource/2008nasccsessions/X4/default.htm
There are a lot of sessions to pick from, so I thought I would make your life easier and pick one for you to watch before our next newsletter. Scott Melnick, the editor of Modern Steel Construction mentions this is one of his favorites. It is Duane Miller from Lincoln Electric on the topic if “Important Lessons they didn’t teach me in College (Or at least I don’t think they did).” This presentation consists of ten technical questions and ten managerial lessons they didn’t teach in college. I really enjoyed Duane’s talk and I hope you do as well.
Click here to watch Duane Miller’s “Important Lessons they didn’t teach me in College (Or at least I don’t think they did).” (number X4)
I would like to hear your feedback about what you thought of this session. Please e-mail me at Brian.Quinn@FindYourEngineer.com.
Click here to view the entire list of seminars.
(If the link for Duane’s talk does not work, cut and paste the URL below)
http://www.aisc.org/CustomSource/2008nasccsessions/X4/default.htm
Building Information Modeling – Who Uses the Software? Is it Engineers, Drafters, or both?
As a structural engineer, have you thought about learning how to use a BIM Modeling tool such as Revit Structure? Or have you been told that only drafters are using these programs? As Building Information Modeling gets a bigger foothold in the structural engineering industry, structural engineers with a passion for BIM technology will likely be able to play a key role at their companies in the successful implementation of these tools.
Lisa recently spoke about interoperability between Structural Analysis & Design software and BIM Modeling software at the Structural Engineers of Southern California monthly meeting. There was a discussion about whether Engineers or Drafters are better suited to operate the BIM Modeling programs, with different companies using primarily Engineers, and other primarily Drafters. One company felt that engineers were able to learn the program more quickly because of their previous experience with analysis & design software, and the “modeling” vs. “drawing” that those programs require.
It may be in your best interest to learn Revit Structure, as companies will be looking for engineers with that experience to play a key role in their business. Revit Structure includes tutorial manuals shipped with the program, and there are resellers across the country that can help identify the best methods to learn the program.
Who are the biggest users of BIM Modeling tools in your office? Are they Engineers or Drafters? Please email Lisa at Lisa.Willard@FindYourEngineer.com and let us know how you have implemented BIM Modeling tools in your office.
Lisa recently spoke about interoperability between Structural Analysis & Design software and BIM Modeling software at the Structural Engineers of Southern California monthly meeting. There was a discussion about whether Engineers or Drafters are better suited to operate the BIM Modeling programs, with different companies using primarily Engineers, and other primarily Drafters. One company felt that engineers were able to learn the program more quickly because of their previous experience with analysis & design software, and the “modeling” vs. “drawing” that those programs require.
It may be in your best interest to learn Revit Structure, as companies will be looking for engineers with that experience to play a key role in their business. Revit Structure includes tutorial manuals shipped with the program, and there are resellers across the country that can help identify the best methods to learn the program.
Who are the biggest users of BIM Modeling tools in your office? Are they Engineers or Drafters? Please email Lisa at Lisa.Willard@FindYourEngineer.com and let us know how you have implemented BIM Modeling tools in your office.
Learn to say what you CAN do!
Always find ways to express what you CAN or WILL do versus what you CAN’T or WON’T do.
Most people are constantly faced with others telling them what they CAN’T do without being provided any alternate solutions to the problem. This can be quite frustrating to the person who hears it (whether or not it’s an employer, spouse, parent, etc.). Think about how much nicer it is to hear about what you CAN do!
For example, instead of saying…
“I can’t make it to the office until 10:30 tomorrow because I have to take the dog to the vet.” (CAN’T DO ATTITUDE)
Say…
“My pet is ill and I would really like to take them to the vet tomorrow. I will work late and make sure this doesn’t impact our project schedule if I could come in at 10:30 am after the appointment. Would that be ok?” (CAN DO ATTITUDE)
OR, some other examples of positive things you can say to your managers might include…
“How else could I help the company achieve its goals?”
“I’m finished with the 2nd floor framing plan, what can I do to help out now?”
So, the next time you catch yourself saying to someone what you CAN’T do, stop yourself and express what you CAN do. And then, let us know if you see a different reaction from the person you said it to. We want to hear from you after you try this – e-mail Brian at Brian.Quinn@FindYourEngineer.com.
Most people are constantly faced with others telling them what they CAN’T do without being provided any alternate solutions to the problem. This can be quite frustrating to the person who hears it (whether or not it’s an employer, spouse, parent, etc.). Think about how much nicer it is to hear about what you CAN do!
For example, instead of saying…
“I can’t make it to the office until 10:30 tomorrow because I have to take the dog to the vet.” (CAN’T DO ATTITUDE)
Say…
“My pet is ill and I would really like to take them to the vet tomorrow. I will work late and make sure this doesn’t impact our project schedule if I could come in at 10:30 am after the appointment. Would that be ok?” (CAN DO ATTITUDE)
OR, some other examples of positive things you can say to your managers might include…
“How else could I help the company achieve its goals?”
“I’m finished with the 2nd floor framing plan, what can I do to help out now?”
So, the next time you catch yourself saying to someone what you CAN’T do, stop yourself and express what you CAN do. And then, let us know if you see a different reaction from the person you said it to. We want to hear from you after you try this – e-mail Brian at Brian.Quinn@FindYourEngineer.com.
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