The Smaller the Better: 5 Ways You Can Use Micro-Learning to Improve Your Learning Efforts
It’s a fast-paced world, a world where time is of the essence and attention spans are shortening, and thus traditional methods of learning are being challenged by more efficient and effective alternatives. In the AEC industry, this is no different! If you take a second to read any job applications in your field, you can […]
Balancing Technical Skills and Interpersonal Growth for Engineering Success – Ep 326
In this episode, we talk to Josh Valman, CEO of RPDK, Innovation Board Advisor to the Royal Academy of Engineering, and Investment Committee Board Member at the British Design Fund, about the gap between education and real-world engineering. He emphasizes the importance of practical experience, interpersonal growth, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation […]
Unique Opportunities for Engineers in the Water Industry – Ep 015
In this episode, I talk with L’Oreal Stepney, P.E., a distinguished board member of the Texas Water Development Board, about unique opportunities for engineers in the public sector, particularly in the water industry. We also talk about how an engineering background can be beneficial to board membership, and explore her journey transitioning to the Office […]
How to Create an Efficient Project Schedule for Better Communication – Ep 041
In this episode, I talk with Michael Watry, P.E., vice president and co-founder at Foresight Planning & Engineering Services, about the impact of effective project scheduling on communication and stakeholder management. Michael explains how project controls contribute to decision-making and the identification of deviations from the planned schedule. He also discusses the calculation of key […]
We Cannot ‘Buy’ Growth: How to Create Lasting Value and Not Fall Prey to the M&A-only Myth
Growth is good, healthy, and essential for life. It is also essential for business. Growth in a work context is needed to stay in business, create opportunities, and to realize more of our mission. However, how we define and achieve growth is important if we want to enjoy next-level success over the long-term. Do we […]
How to Manage Diverse Designs and Project Scopes in Structural Engineering – Ep 126
In this episode, we talk with Gbadebo Atewologun, S.E., P.E., about the importance of finding fulfillment in the profession and the satisfaction of seeing one’s designs come to life. Gbadebo also discusses the impact of computers on the field, highlighting the increased speed and complexity of analysis. He shares strategies for managing diverse designs and […]
Ways Emerging Tech Is Revolutionizing Waterfront Architecture – Ep 259
In this episode, I talk with Dena Prastos, AIA, founder and CEO of Indigo River, about her journey in the AEC field and her specialization in waterfront architecture. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the impact of growing up in Alaska on her career choices. Dena also […]
Women Pioneers in Engineering
“If you want to become an engineer, become one. Whatever you want to do, pursue it with all your heart and soul.” ~ Mary W. Jackson In the history of engineering, few individuals shine as brightly as Mary W. Jackson, a pioneering mathematician and engineer whose journey epitomizes resilience, leadership, and community impact. Hailing from […]
Ways Technology Is Revolutionizing the Asphalt Paving Industry – Ep 040
In this episode, I talk with Bryce Wuori, MPM, about the role of technology in the asphalt paving industry and how Pavewise integrates project variables to enhance quality and increase revenue. He emphasizes the importance of weather data in paving and how Pavewise uses it to predict impacts and provide operational recommendations. Wuori also highlights […]
How to Make a Difference in the Field of Earthquake Engineering – Ep 098
In this episode, we talk with Ashly Cabas, Ph.D., M.ASCE, assistant professor at North Carolina State University, about the impact of local soil conditions on ground shaking during earthquakes, and the importance of understanding this for safer infrastructure design in earthquake engineering. Dr. Cabas also highlights the tools and technologies used in seismic hazard assessment […]
