Drones and Structural Engineering Inspections – A Marriage in the Making – Ep 007

It is definitely safer as well as more cost-effective to use UAVs for your structural engineering inspections. The decision to use drones for inspection purposes is definitely a case-by-case basis as every structural engineering project as well as bridges are different.
The Importance of Having Fun in the Engineering Workplace – Ep 209

Everybody’s problems are different because their circumstances are different – so treat people in a flexible nature that is reasonable.
Does Work-Life Balance Exist? A Myth or a Reality?

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a work-life balance requires creativity, passion for work, and a contemporary way of thinking. As corporate life stretches to late night hours, many successful employees have started to figure out ways to mingle their work life with their personal life, so that they are able to fulfill their commitments to both.
Technology, Innovation, and Smart Cities – What Civil Engineers Need to Know – Ep 124

If you are not going to be smart and are not known to be using smart technology, businesses and people are not going to live in those cities. Smart cities are going to attract the best and the brightest, whether it is residence, or whether it is businesses.
One Trick for Making Better Engineering Decisions

The top person in any organization must be a decision-maker. Ideally, this person would be good at making engineering decisions on a daily basis.
The Emotional Side of Structural Engineering – Ep 006

In episode 06 of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Zohaib Alvi, P.E about sustainability in Structural Engineering and more specifically about the emotional side of structural engineering and how important it is to embrace it as an engineer.
Why Engineering Intern Tori Thomas Published Her Disagreement with Her Boss on LinkedIn – Ep 208

The best way to rise in a company is to solve the problems that your boss doesn’t even know they have. Sometimes this can lead to a disagreement between you and your boss, but it also might just be what you need to advance in your career.
The Engineering Management Institute Launches Women in Civil Engineering Podcast Series

The Engineering Management Institute is thrilled to announce that we’ve launched a new and exciting series on The Civil Engineering Podcast entitled Women in Civil Engineering to feature some of the great women working in the field.
How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

Women make up half of the workforce, but when it comes to the positions at the top, we have a long way to go. Women need to pick their battles when it comes to dealing with coworker and employer demands for performing gender-specific labor.
Women in Civil Engineering – Inclusion, Diversity, and STEM Oh My! – Ep 123

In this Civil Engineering Podcast episode, I speak with Monica Morales, PE, ENV SP who is a water engineer for Jacobs about the importance of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Monica also discusses sustainability through STEM Outreach and the importance of women in engineering.