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Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
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You're facing resistance from engineering teams. How do you navigate change in a civil engineering project?

When you're met with resistance from engineering teams during a civil engineering project, it's vital to steer through the pushback effectively. Consider these strategies:

- Engage in active listening to understand their concerns and validate their expertise.

- Foster open communication by creating forums where ideas and objections can be freely discussed.

- Implement change incrementally to allow time for adaptation and minimize disruption.

How have you overcome resistance in your projects? Share your strategies.

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Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
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  3. Civil Engineering

You're facing resistance from engineering teams. How do you navigate change in a civil engineering project?

When you're met with resistance from engineering teams during a civil engineering project, it's vital to steer through the pushback effectively. Consider these strategies:

- Engage in active listening to understand their concerns and validate their expertise.

- Foster open communication by creating forums where ideas and objections can be freely discussed.

- Implement change incrementally to allow time for adaptation and minimize disruption.

How have you overcome resistance in your projects? Share your strategies.

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    Tirthan Shah

    “Empowering Clients to Deliver Cost-Effective, On-Time Construction Projects”| Site Engineer at McMahon Services | Civil Engineer | Construction Technology Enthusiast |

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    Navigating resistance in a civil project starts with active listening to understand concerns—whether safety, cost, or feasibility. Transparency is key; sharing data and involving the team in decision-making builds trust. Small wins, like phased implementation or pilot tests, help ease the transition. When engineers feel heard and empowered, resistance turns into collaboration.

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    Bruno Porto

    Engenheiro Civil | Gerente de Contrato | Gerenciamento de Contratos Públicos e Privados na área de Engenharia Civil

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    Uma comunicação clara e a valorização da experiência da equipe fazem toda a diferença! Já enfrentei resistência em alguns projetos de saneamento, especialmente em mudanças de métodos construtivos. Escutar ativamente, envolver os profissionais na tomada de decisão e demonstrar os benefícios da mudança ajudaram a transformar desafios em avanços.

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    Arpita Chowdhury Kongka

    Assistant Project Manager at Ark Consultant and Engineering Ltd. | AMIEB | B.Sc in Civil Engineering

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    When facing resistance from engineering teams in a civil engineering project, I focus on logic, collaboration, and transparency. Engineers rely on data, so I ensure that any proposed changes are backed by strong technical justifications, whether through calculations, simulations, or case studies. Instead of imposing decisions, I engage the team in discussions, allowing them to contribute their expertise and feel ownership over the process. Most importantly, I always connect the change to the project's overall efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring it aligns with both engineering standards and organizational goals.

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    Sarvesh Sankhe

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    Navigating resistance in a civil engineering project is all about strategy and communication. First, I listen, understanding team concerns helps me turn pushback into collaboration. Then, I connect the change to real benefits: faster workflows, fewer errors, or smoother execution. I involve key players early, making them part of the solution, not just the process. Training and hands-on support ease the transition, while quick wins build momentum. Flexibility is key! I adapt based on feedback while keeping the bigger picture in focus. With trust, transparency, and persistence, I turn resistance into buy-in and progress into success.

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    Seerat Sharma

    Civil Engineer | Water Resources, Engineering, Construction

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    Navigating change in civil engineering projects when facing resistance from engineering teams requires a combinations of technical understanding, communication skills, and leadership. You should try to understand the resistance by actively listening to the concerns, communicate the need for change and involve the team in the process. Address concerns, provide support as a team leader.

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