If you are planning any kind of construction, renovation, or restoration project, then you will need the help of experienced engineers. Our team at Belanger Engineering has extensive experience in the engineering business—our founder, Paul, has over 30 years of engineering experience, and our company was founded over 20 years ago—so we know what it takes to do this work well. In this article, we’ll go over a few red flags to watch out for when searching for an engineering company—if a candidate exhibits any of the following issues, it’s best to take your business elsewhere.
- They Don’t Listen to You – One clear sign an engineering company is not trustworthy is their staff not listening to you. Good engineers (like those on our team) listen to their clients and help them figure out the best way to achieve their goals.
- They Don’t Listen to Each Other – In a successful engineering company, all parts of the company communicate with each other: the engineers talk to the business team, and the other departments all talk to each other. If you observe the various parts of the company failing to communicate effectively, then you should find a different engineering company.
- They Don’t Communicate Well – A third red flag to watch out for when researching engineering companies is poor communication skills. Good engineers not only know how to listen to their clients, but they also know how to speak clearly. In other words, they should be able to explain things in layman’s terms, not just in engineering jargon.