| | October 20168CIOReviewThe Today and Tomorrow of EngineeringBy Scott Zieber, VP & CIO, Gannett Fleming existing structures will help people have a better concept of the final product.In order for a trend to become an effective solution, it can't be something mandated or required by Corporate IT or even the executive team. You need the buy-in and participation from the end users and you need to show how it will benefit them in their daily work. It can't be something they use or do every other day or week. The most effective solutions are those that you can make a part of their everyday work process.The next toughest hurdle to overcome in implementing any new technology is the integration point and speed of implementation. Do you introduce it to a specific area of the company where it will benefit the most or is it something that must go company-wide. Many times the most effective solutions are those that are organic. They start with a small group or individual and as it grows, it is formally Gannett Fleming has served as an engineering consulting partner in global infrastructure for 100 years. We improve communities through transportation, earth science, environmental, water, power, geospatial and facility-related projects in more than 65 countries. Our 2,000 employees deliver innovation and excellence in planning, design, technology, and construction services for a diverse range of markets and disciplines. From more than 60 offices around the world, we embrace sustainability and innovation, finding the best solutions and the most efficient processes to meet our clients' complex challenges. Current Market Trends in EngineeringHow digital is your company? Digital technologies are overcoming the engineering space. How the companies adopt the use of these technologies will be key. The Internet of Things (IoT) is in full bloom and the integration of wearables and implanted sensors in their designs will direct many of the ways we work and play. Along with these sensors, the expansion of virtual reality and 3D/4D visualization will direct the next generation in engineering. These may include the use of the technology by the engineer during design, the project manager during client reviews, or during public meetings. Being able to see, or "walk-thru", a project or IN MY OPINION
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