Matt Hubel, PE, CPSWQ, LEED AP BD+C, and Kevin Wennighoff, SE, Featured in Midlands Business Journal
In the article titled “Engineers Week, Innovation Spurs Growth,” Matt Hubel and Kevin Wenninghoff discuss a variety of topics from creative solutions to increased collaboration and the greatest challenges in the industry.
Creative Solutions
On the topic of creative solutions, Hubel is asked about innovation in engineering. Specifically, he's asked about new methods including mass timber construction and civil information modeling (CIM). " Having this integrated team established early in the process provides an excellent method to control costs and schedules. We're also seeing increased use of 3D scanning to gather high-quality data and the use of drones to gather data more quickly or in locations that are difficult or time-consuming to traverse," he said.
Inflation & Supply Chain Issues
The article goes on to say that inflation and supply-chain issues continue to be a problem. Schemmer is finding creative ways to help battle this. "We're identifying potential risks and delays by these issues and finding opportunities to accelerate certain aspects of the project design to allow construction to start more quickly," he said.
Recruiting Challenges
When it comes to the greatest challenges we're seeing right now, the article says Hubel points to recruiting. "There's more work than there are individuals in the industry to complete it right now. We are constantly on the lookout for great people to join our firm. It's safe to say that if you're in the engineering industry, anywhere from a college student to a non-technical support staff member to a senior-level professional if you want a job in the industry right now, you can find one - or three," he said.
Kevin Wenninghoff, SE
Kevin Wenninghoff, SE, added more on the topic of supply-chain issues and the fluctuation of material prices. "We're often working with contractors to consider alternative materials for projects so we can maximize the value that the project brings to the client," he said.
New Innovation
The article touches on a new innovation in the industry called mass timber construction. The article says MTC uses exceptionally strong and versatile wood products that are lighter weight but engineered for high strength ratings like concrete and steel. "Mass Timber Construction has been gaining momentum for years and is spreading throughout the country," said Wenninghoff.
Talent Challenges
In the article, Wenninghoff is asked about talent challenges and how it impacts the industry. "The most important thing is to focus on the employee and what they are seeking regarding opportunities, career advancement, and career path. You want to provide employees with support and help put them in positions to achieve their goals. Growing employees internally will in turn help your company grow," he said.
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