The Future of Maintenance Management: Trends and Predictions
Technology is changing the way asset and maintenance management works. In the past, maintenance mostly meant fixing things after they broke. Now, industries are moving toward a smarter approach that focuses on preventing problems before they happen. New technologies are making it possible to track equipment performance, predict failures, and make better decisions using real-time […]
How Drones and Robotics in AEC is Revolutionizing Site Monitoring – Ep 076
In this episode, I talk with Miles Kilcourse, director of robotics at Gedeon GRC Consulting, about how drones and robotics in AEC are transforming site monitoring, boosting safety, reducing costs, and driving smarter decisions through the power of automation and AI. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
Fusion Energy Breakthrough That Will Empower Women In Engineering – Ep 039
In this episode, I talk with Susana Reyes, Vice President for Chamber and Plant Design at Xcimer Energy Corporation, about the groundbreaking power of fusion energy and the push to break barriers for women in the industry. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I […]
How GIS is Unlocking New Opportunities in Telecommunications Project Management – Ep 067
In this episode, I talk with Dylan Sheets, PMP, senior project manager at Timmons Group, about how GIS in telecommunications project management is transforming the industry by streamlining planning, reporting, and decision-making while overcoming challenges in large-scale telecom projects. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]
Valuable Advice to Empower Women and Succeed in Engineering
Engineering is about solving problems, pushing boundaries, and creating solutions that improve our world. Yet, for many years, half the population has been underrepresented in this critical field. Women in engineering continue to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and pave the way for the next generation of innovators. While progress has been made, challenges remain—and addressing […]
How to Transition into AEC Technology Careers Successfully – Ep 075
In this episode, I talk with Stefanie Reichman, PE, customer success manager at Bluebeam, Inc., about how engineers can successfully transition into AEC technology careers, navigate career pivots, stand out with key skills, and how companies can better support these shifts. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
Composite Strengthening Systems Unlocking a New Era of Structural Engineering – Ep 152
In this episode, we talk with Alexander Daddow, PE, CDT, senior strengthening solutions engineer at Simpson Strong-Tie, about how composite strengthening systems are revolutionizing structural engineering by enhancing durability, sustainability, and the way we reinforce structures for the future. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]
The Truth About Disaster Recovery and Its Powerful Impact – Ep 285
In this episode, I talk with Len Wright, Ph.D., P.E., D. WRE, subject-matter expert at Witt O’Brien’s, and founder of Bluestream Innovations, LLC, about how civil engineers turn disaster recovery into opportunity, balancing immediate response with long-term resilience to build lasting, sustainable infrastructure. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here […]
Energy Efficient HVAC Design That Will Transform Building Performance – Ep 344
In this episode, I talk to Bill Spohn, P.E., president & CEO of TruTech Tools, LTD, about key design strategies and the critical role of energy efficient HVAC design in sustainable buildings, uncovering smarter choices that drive sustainability without compromising performance. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
How Artificial Intelligence in AEC is Transforming Expertise, Ethics, and Innovation – Ep 074
In this episode, I talk with Randy Deutsch, FAIA, LEED AP, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about how AI is transforming design, construction, and creativity, reshaping the AEC industry with automation, data, and innovation. This includes the growing impact of artificial intelligence in AEC, where AI-driven tools enhance workflows, optimize […]
