How Smart Listening in Project Management Builds Better Communication and Fewer Mistakes – Ep 077
In this episode, I talk with Cesar De La Garza, Senior Project Manager at Ghafari Associates, about how smart listening in project management drives better decisions, stronger project management leadership, and trust within teams, plus the mindset and adaptability behind top AEC project managers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Cesar: […]
Why the Tool-First Mindset Is Holding Your Engineering Team Back
Engineering professionals love tools. Many of us (myself included) spent our early career years chasing the latest software or gadget, convinced that mastering these tools was the key to success. I remember obsessing over new software and automation scripts, believing that if I just found the right tool, our projects would practically manage themselves. This […]
Empowering Communities Through Disaster Risk Reduction Engineering – Ep 159
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Zahraa Saiyed, P.E., CEO of Scyma Consulting LLC, about how structural engineers are stepping up to lead disaster risk reduction engineering by rethinking building codes, engaging communities, and making resilience a shared responsibility. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Asked Dr. Zahraa: How does disaster […]
Climate Resilient Infrastructure Solutions for Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 292
In this episode, I talk with Matt Huddleston, PE, Principal Consultant of Climate Resilience Strategy at Resilient Analytics, a Stanley Consultants Company, about how civil engineers can translate climate model projections into actionable strategies that lead to climate-resilient infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Matt: Can you share an example […]
Why AEC PM Connect in Kansas City Is a Must-Attend for AEC Project Managers
The role of a Project Manager (PM) in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is evolving rapidly. Today’s PMs are expected to balance technical execution, stakeholder management, business development, and leadership, often all at once. That’s why events like AEC PM Connect in Kansas City are more crucial than ever. What is AEC PM […]
Delivering Large Scale Infrastructure Projects with Confidence – Ep 076
In this episode, we talk with Rohit Motwani, CCM, PMP, program initiation lead, Americas East at Jacobs, about delivering large-scale infrastructure projects by building strong foundations, aligning stakeholders, and embracing collaborative project delivery models like public-private partnerships. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Rohit: What are some of the biggest challenges […]
Engineering Leadership Development That Builds Teams – Ep 351
In this episode, I talk to Patrick Guide, MBA, PMP, Leadership Development Coach & Speaker at Maxwell Leadership, and soon to be Senior Marketing Manager at Dow, about how servant leadership for engineers, adaptability, and storytelling can transform technical experts into impactful leaders through engineering leadership development, and why leading with service builds trust, clarity, […]
Why AEC Software Support Fuels Innovation and Real Firm Growth – Ep 085
In this episode, I talk with Daniel McCormick, chief revenue officer at BQE Software, about how real AEC software support, not just better software, is key to solving today’s AEC challenges and driving future-proof growth through smarter tech, stronger strategy, and hands-on guidance. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Daniel: Why […]
The Future of Reality Capture: 6 Breakthroughs Transforming Engineering
I still remember the first time I flew a drone over a job site. It was clunky, the battery barely lasted 15 minutes, and the data took hours to process. Fast-forward to today, and I’m watching AI map structural elements from a point cloud in real time, on my phone. Reality Capture has come a […]
How Life Cycle Assessment Transforms Project Success – Ep 075
In this episode, I talk with Julie Sinistore, Ph.D., senior vice president at WSP in the U.S., about what life cycle assessment (LCA) really means and how project managers can use it to uncover hidden environmental impacts and make smarter, more sustainable decisions. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Julie: For […]