As engineers, we’re wired to look for better ways to do things—more effectively, more cost-efficiently, more sustainably. Whether it’s refining a design, streamlining a process, or simply making communication smoother, our team is always asking the same question: How can this be better? The ISO 9001 Quality Management System's Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle It’s an approach that might not have a formal label inside our office, but it lines up well with frameworks like ISO 900

As we invest in the next generation of engineers, we look for students who already live with integrity—and then we equip them to carry...

A better world starts with small acts of selflessness—like clearing a neighbor's fallen branch in the pouring rain, simply because it’s...

This post is the fourth in a series exploring the values that guide our work at Colman Engineering. These reflections aren’t declarations...

Last week at the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion on how organizations can help their...

We closed our office on Friday to attend the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience—a full-day event at James Madison University, hosted by our friends at Dove Development & Consulting.

It’s about understanding how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s outcomes—for our clients, their neighbors, and the environment we all share.

“Treating Everyone with Respect” isn’t just about being polite. It’s about recognizing the important role each person plays in a project and honoring that role.

If "leadership" means caring for people, creating an environment where they can thrive, and moving everyone toward a shared purpose, then Nell-Marie is all in.

Open communication means more than just staying in touch—it’s about creating a shared understanding, building trust, and avoiding surprises.