Given the choice, and the apparent difficulties of the alternative, this may seem like superficial advice for navigating a daily routine. This bit of counsel, however, has impacts far beyond mere cognizant awareness of the surrounding environment. Most have heard or been given the guidance, “keep your head on a swivel” – often in relation to sports, or perhaps even before entering precarious situations, but these recommendations may not be expected among the cubicle warriors of engineering firms. Taking time to look around may just save a project schedule and budget in a matter of minutes. …