We Are Really Fortunate
Robert S. Michaud, P.E. - 5/5/2020
We are really fortunate. Can you imagine if we tried to manage this
same pandemic 20 or 30 (or more) years ago? Not only would we all be
a lot more starved for entertainment options (no Netflix, Amazon
Prime Video, Hulu, etc.), but we would certainly not have the same
opportunity to still be productive at work. For those of us with
“essential business” status, part of our challenge has been to
adapt to the very different business climate. We have gotten used to
video conference calls and virtual meetings, but have we really
explored what can be done “virtually” in our workplace. So much
of what we, as engineers, do each day revolves around information and
data. If we can transmit that data to others electronically, we can
find ways to continue to work collaboratively. If you aren’t
permitted to allow a contractor or consultant onto your property to
investigate or inspect an issue, take photos and video or conduct a
video call (Skype or similar) with the consultant on the line. We
can find ways to work together and still get the job done.
Time is critical.
Each day of this pandemic is troublesome for normal operations, but
it can also be a time to address those areas of our facilities that
too often get neglected. This is a perfect time to conduct those
roof inspections, equipment inspections, general building
inspections, audits of the maintenance practices, evaluate and update
current maintenance procedures, develop maintenance procedures for
those troublesome pieces of equipment that always seem to slip
through the cracks, and in general, streamline operations. Having a
hard time wrapping your head around these things? Reach out for
help. There are resources and experts ready to help, and with
today’s technology, we can tackle these challenges in a variety of
new ways.
Now, try to think
about doing THAT a few decades ago!
© Michaud Engineering Inc. 2020
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