Building Success: Michael Daneshvar on Career Evolution and Innovation (Ep. 86)

How do you pivot from structural engineering into business development—and thrive? In this episode, Michael Daneshvar (Business Development Manager at Turner Construction) shares how he leveraged technical roots, BIM and technology, and relationship-building to win work and grow his career. We cover networking that actually works, sales as both art and science, and why mentorship, persistence, and a positive attitude are difference-makers in construction.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• How engineers can transition into business development in the AEC industry
• Why BIM and digital tools have transformed project planning & client communication
• Networking strategies (and professional orgs)  ...