What does it mean to be "creative" in engineering and construction? For an industry founded upon solving problems, creativity is a quality that may well be as fundamental to projects as the laws of physics. Creativity is behind every breakthrough material that changes the way structures are conceived and every process that helps streamline project schedules. It's as far-reaching as a life-saving safety improvement and as humble as a bit of jobsite thoughtfulness that makes a client's day. To John Hillman, president and CEO of HCB Inc. and the 2010 recipient of ENR's Award of Excellence, creativity is best defined by how memorable it is. "Chances are that if you take the time to reflect on something that you have never seen or experienced before, then it probably qualifies as creative," he says.
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