Timber Structural Systems (in Modern Digital Workflows) – Ep 054
In this episode, we talk to Eli Gould, U.S. Representative at Wood Construction Group, about timber structural systems in modern digital workflows. He talks about some of the challenges in modern timber systems and discusses some of the emerging standards used for data and descriptions in timber structural systems. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
Working in a Multi-Disciplined Civil Engineering Project Design Team – Ep 176
Today is International Women in Engineering Day, and to celebrate the amazing work that women engineers around the world do, we talk to Natalie Carmen, P.E., as part of our Women in Civil Engineering Series. Natalie is a civil engineering project manager with the design, engineering, and planning firm Stewart, and talks about her experience […]
Four Lessons to Improve Your Career and Business
This is a guests blog by Jese H. Vance, P.E. I have worked hard at honing my technical skills so far in my career. I would even say that in the first few years after college, the technical side of engineering was all that I focused on. However, over the last few years, I have […]
Life Cycle Engineering and How It Fits Into Integrated Product Support – Ep 249
In this episode, we talk to Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP, a systems engineer and integrated logistics support manager – entrepreneur, and owner of EAST Partnership and MCS, LLC, about life cycle engineering and how it fits into integrated product support. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Life Cycle Engineering […]
Cost vs Benefit of Getting Your Master’s in Engineering
In today’s competitive job market, the more experience and education you have, the better. However, if you’re an engineer and wondering whether furthering your education is the right choice, there are a few things you need to consider. Below, we’ll review both the cost and benefit of earning your master’s degree in engineering. As with […]
The Role of Geotechnical Engineers in Design-Build Projects- Ep 026
In this episode, we talk to Roch Player, PE, DGE, PMP., the chief engineer at GeoStabilization International, about the role geotechnical engineers play in design-build. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Roch Player, PE, DGE, PMP.:
Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2021 Report – Ep 175
In the episode that is part of our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., President and Founder of ActionsProve, LLC, and author of Reversing Burnout, about the recently released Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2021 Report. The 2021 report was conducted by Actions Prove, in partnership with the Engineering […]
The Importance of Soft Skills in Your Engineering Career
This is a guest blog by Nick Heim, P.E. Soft skills are important to every engineer’s career — and in this article, I share some great examples to help them stick with you! Learn from my missteps! Armed with a great education from an excellent institution, I thought I knew it all. I just started […]
80% Done Beats Perfect
Have you been in this situation? You’re up against a tight budget and tight timelines on a project. You get the bulk of the work done, but then you just can’t seem to power through to the finish line. You know your work is really good. If only I could find that one missing piece, […]
Communicating Your Ideas and Solutions as a Structural Engineer – Ep 053
In this episode, we talk to George T. Hubbard, Jr., P.E., a structural supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, about his career and how he returned to engineering after exploring other career fields. He talks about the importance of communicating in engineering and how you and your firm can improve your communication skills. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […]