Hard Hats and Big Lessons: 12 Uncomfortable Truths for Aspiring Engineers

by Ziad Kassis

Overview

Hard Hats and Big Lessons: 12 Uncomfortable Truths for Aspiring Engineers is a compelling blend of memoir, practical guide, and motivational blueprint for young engineers, navigating the gritty realities of the construction industry.

Drawing from over three decades of global experience, Kassis distills his career into 12 hard-earned lessons. These truths, forged through triumph and setbacks, offer a no-nonsense perspective on what it takes to succeed in engineering, construction and beyond. This book strives to serve as both a professional guide and a life philosophy, emphasizing resilience, humility, and adaptability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798999068330
Publisher:	ZEDEN
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Ziad Kassis is an engineer, consultant and battle-hardened entrepreneur.

As project and program manager, he supported the planning, design, and construction of U.S. facilities stateside and internationally. His expertise extends to DHS preclearance projects and to mission critical facilities at the Pentagon and across the globe. As entrepreneur, Mr. Kassis, founded several companies, including siteisight, a construction technology and monitoring solutions company. He recently founded ZEDEN CAPITAL, a startup accelerator.

Mr. Kassis holds postgraduate degrees in engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and Virginia Tech.