How AEC Industry Professionals Can Approach Their Roles as Integrators
Last month we discussed the collective value of our voices: Speak Up, Take a Chance, Your Voice Matters! Today, as we see unrest in our streets, it is more apparent than ever that we actively seek platforms where holistic, inclusive discussions can be leveraged to solve our challenges. Discussions that start with a sense of belonging […]
Five Points Structural Engineers Should Know About the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide – Ep 027
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Anne Ellis, a leader in the AEC industry, about the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide. Anne provides five very important points that structural engineers should know about this guide. The Global Practice Guide, developed by and for the structural engineering community, highlights those […]
How to Evaluate New Project Management Technologies
Technology and business today are inseparable. Taking advantage of available software solutions is one of the best ways to stay competitive. If nothing else, tools like project management technologies can make it a little easier to do your job. More than 90% of organizations use standardized project management, but only 58% fully understand its value. […]
What High School Students and Undergraduates Should Know About Civil Engineering – Ep 145
In this episode I talk about what high school students and young adults should know about a career in civil engineering. This episode is intended to be a resource that you can share with high school students and their parents to inform them about the profession of civil engineering. You can also view this episode […]
How to Create Your Most Productive Day in 30 Minutes
Would you believe me if I told you the only thing between you and the most productive day you’ve had is 30 minutes? Thirty minutes is all it takes to transition from feeling overwhelmed and stressed out to an engineer who has a plan to be productive and conquer their day. Keep reading to […]
Updates to the 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey – Ep 026
In episode 26 of The Structural Engineering Channel, we talk to Rose McClure PE, SE, LEED AP, a senior consulting engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Rose talks about SE3, an NCSEA Committee that works to improve engagement and retention of structural engineers. She provides us with the latest updates on the SE3 2020 […]
Overcoming Resistance When Developing Your Personal Brand
In this article, I’d like to discuss how I stumbled onto the path of personal branding by identifying my area of expertise. By sharing this story, I hope you are able to take a few shortcuts to finding your own path to personal branding. First, why are personal branding and expertise important? Personal branding […]
How the Coronavirus Crisis Will Change Commercial Construction in the U.S. – Ep 144
In episode 144 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Jennifer Goodman, writer and editor at Construction Dive, about how the coronavirus crisis has changed commercial construction and what the general outlook will be for the rest of the year and beyond. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jennifer Goodman […]
Who Knows What You Know? – Your Voice Matters!
Last month we discussed Continuous Learning, growing together as teachers and students, deepening our commitment to sustained personal and professional growth. As our COVID-19 response continues to mature, the AEC industry is rapidly advancing new ways of communicating, learning, and delivering projects. As we Zoom from meeting to meeting (cheesy pun intended), it is easy […]
Yes, I Am an Engineer! But You Don’t Look Like an Engineer! – Ep 025
In episode 25 of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Kayley Seawright, an aeromechanics structural analyst. Kayley talks about her career journey and provides some great advice to our listeners on how they should never give up on their dreams no matter how people may perceive them — and especially when people tell them […]