How to Delegate Like a Pro

This is a guest post by Jacob Valentien, PE  Look — delegating is hard. Let’s just be honest. As you start your career, usually everything you do is self-performed, driven by you, and you can rely on yourself to complete tasks to the quality level needed. As your career progresses, there will begin to be […]

Great Managers Ask Powerful Questions

Join me as we discuss a group of managers whose task was to share information with staff on how a company decision was made. Their conversation had gone around in circles. Then one brave soul spoke up. “Do you think it’s likely that we can develop any sort of communication plan by continuing to pool […]

The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering – Ep 204

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Matt Reuer, P.E., Manager of Engineering Controls at Kiewit Engineering Group about project controls, what they are, why they are important in civil engineering, and what the benefits are of project controls. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt:

Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Pavements

This is a guest blog by Emil G. Bautista During and after the construction of highways, engineers and technicians rely on test method technologies to evaluate the characteristics, quality, and performance of the materials used in constructing the different layers of the pavement system. Some of these test methods need to collect cores or conduct […]

Tecnologías de Ensayos No Destructivos para Pavimentos

Durante y después de la construcción de carreteras, los ingenieros y técnicos confían en las tecnologías de métodos de prueba para evaluar las características, la calidad y el rendimiento de los materiales utilizados en la construcción de las diferentes capas del sistema de pavimento. Algunos de estos métodos de prueba necesitan recolectar testigos o realizar […]

3 Radical Responsibility Coaching Tips for Engineering Success

  What is the most frustrating problem you are dealing with right now? The one that keeps you up at night. Got it? Good. Now be honest. How did this happen? What caused the situation? How did this problem end up in your lap? Why are you the one who has to solve this? 95% […]