RedVector JCOM-00080

10 Strategies for Improving Engineering Competence

10 Strategies for Improving Engineering Competence

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00080

SME: Dave Adams

Licensed engineers are expected to keep current with codes and research that is relevant to their field of practice, but does this requirement enhance competence?  Growth in the engineering profession requires intentional study and action, and has the direct benefits of improved client loyalty and strong risk management.  This webinar will present 10 effective strategies that an engineer can adopt to make a lasting, positive impact on their growth in competence and strengthen their joy in everyday practice. 
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:​​
  • Explain 10 practical strategies for increasing competence in technical and ethical matters that ultimately enhance public welfare.
  • Honestly evaluate current competencies and understand how to grow effectively, which reduces risk to public safety.
  • Identify relevant industry trends that help promote life safety through social and technical advancements.
  • Propose tasks to other engineers to help mentor them in their personal growth and impact on their communities.
  • Recognize roadblocks to growth and means of adaptation and avoidance that have an impact on society.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams
Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
AK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AL - Engineer (General)
AL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AR - Engineer (General)
AR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
DE - Engineer (General)
DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider #0003352, License #33
FL - Land Surveyor (General - 10900)
GA - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
IA - Engineer (General)
IA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
IL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
IN - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
KS - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
KY - Engineer (General)
KY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
LA - Engineer (General)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
MD - Engineer (General)
MD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (General)
MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MN - Engineer (General)
MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MO - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General)
MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MS - Engineer (General)
MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (General)
NC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NH - Engineer (General)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NJ - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NV - Engineer (General)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NY - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OH - Engineer (General)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OK - Engineer (General)
OK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OR - Engineer (General)
OR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
PA - Engineer (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
PR - Engineer (General)
PR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SC - Engineer (General)
SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SD - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (Technical)
Accreditation: NPA
SD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TN - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TX - Engineer (General)
TX - Landscape Architect (Barrier Free, Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
UT - Engineer (General)
UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
VA - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
WI - Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General)
WI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
WV - Engineer (General)
WV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2026)
WY - Engineer (General)
WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Institute of Certified Planners/American Planning Association - AICP - Certified Planners (General - 9293514)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - JCOM00080-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)