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TCEP 191: What Civil Engineers Need to Know About Proposal Writing

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Proposal WritingIn this episode, I talk to Matt Handal, a proposal expert and author of the book called “Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home on Time,” about proposal writing for engineers. He share some great tips that you can use as a working engineer to get better at this process.

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proposal writing

proposal writing

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Matt:

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TCEP 190: Marketing and Business Development Strategies for Civil Engineers

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In this ‘episode, I talk to Gabe Lett, FSMPS, CPSM, LPC, author of THE AEC PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDEBOOK, and a marketing guru in the AEC industry that helps civil engineers find the right clients and projects for the maximum mutual benefit. In the episode, we talk about marketing and business development for civil engineers and why civil engineers should partner with their marketing professionals.

Engineering Quotes:

business development

business development

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Gabe:

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TCEP 188: Why People Development Is Important When Growing a Civil Engineering Firm

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People DevelopmentIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we talk with two engineers from Alaska that decided to start their own firm and really focused on people development within their firm. They are Garret K. Gladsjo, P.E.and Lucas Chambers, P.E., co-owners and principal engineers at proHNS LLC. We talk about how investing in your staff can help grow your company tremendously.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Garret and Lucas:

  • How did you end up starting your firm and what services does your firm provide?
  • Talk to us about the importance of people development at your firm, and how you find, develop, and retain the right people?
  • How do you ensure that the right people are doing the right things and that you promote the right people into the right position at your firm?
  • How do you identify who needs what training or development? Do you have a process to ensure you are consistently developing your people?
  • Problem-solving is the essence of what engineering leaders do, but how do you and your company identify the problems that arise?
  • Once you identify problems, does your company have a specific process for solving them? If so, what does it look like?
  • What are some typical problems that you see in civil engineering firms, specifically when they are trying to grow or scale?
  • Do you have any final advice to civil engineers out there who are trying to grow their own companies, or who are considering pursuing a career similar to yours?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About People Development:

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TCEP 153: Concrete Trends and Career Development Strategies for Civil Engineering Professionals

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Concrete TrendsIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Ron Burg, P.E., the Executive Vice President of the American Concrete Institute, also known as ACI. Ron discusses some interesting trends in the world of concrete, but also provides some important strategies for career development for civil engineering professionals based on his long and successful career journey.

Engineering Quotes:

concrete trends

concrete trends

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ron:

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TCEP 149: The Business of Engineering — Scaling an Engineering Firm

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scaling an engineering firmIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Brian Saunders, founder and CEO of BigTime Software. Brian talks to us about the business of engineering, and more specifically, about scaling an engineering firm and provide some great on how you can grow your engineering firm.

Engineering Quotes:

scaling an engineering firm

scaling an engineering firm

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Brian:

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TCEP 147: Surviving and Thriving in the Age of Digital Transformation

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digital transformationIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Bret Tushaus, project director at Deltek, about digital transformation and how AE firms will need to be tech-savvy and innovative to survive and thrive in the world we live in today. He also shares an inspiring story about his career change that brought him into the software world.

Engineering Quotes:

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Bret:

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TCEP 124: Technology, Innovation, and Smart Cities – What Civil Engineers Need to Know

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In episode 124 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be taking you with me to Philadelphia where we will be visiting the offices of Pennoni to talk to Joseph Viscuso, PE, PLS, ENV SP who serves as Pennoni’s Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth. We will be talking about smart cities and specifically about understanding how important it is to embrace technology and to be innovative in your career. Viscuso also elaborates on the next wave of technology which is heavily reliant on the 5G network and also the threats that cyber security has on smart cities. You can also view this episode on YouTube. You don’t want to miss this one!

Engineering Quotes:

Smart Cities

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Joe:

  • I know that you spend a lot of your time traveling to different cities and venues to discuss innovation and technology—why do you think that is important for the future of firms like Pennoni?
  • How do you see innovation/technology changing the everyday landscape in the engineering profession?
  • If I gave you a crystal ball, what would you see about the future of smart cities?
  • If I gave you a magic wand, how would you use it to increase smart city momentum?
  • We have heard a lot about cyber security threats – how can this impact smart cities?
  • What are some of the challenges for cities to adopt smart technologies?
  • What can residents do to move the conversation further on smart city solutions?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Smart Cities, Technology and Innovation:

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TCEP 116: The Business of Engineering: A New Mindset for the Engineer of the Future

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The Business of EngineeringIn episode 116 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I visit with Matthew K. Loos, PE, LEED AP, a licensed professional engineer who wrote a book called The Business of Engineering: A New Mindset for the Engineer of the Future. Matt realized that what helped engineering professionals to be successful up to today, will not work going forward with complex projects and fast-changing technology, and I strongly agree and believe that this book and mindset will change the way engineers think about their careers forever.

Engineering Quotes:

The Business of Engineering

The Business of Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt:

  • What does The Business of Engineering mean to you?
  • What prompted you to write this book?
  • Where did all the experience you wrote about in your book come from?
  • Talk about the topic of “identifying the problem” that you talk about in your book.
  • What is your goal with this book?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About The Business of Engineering:

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TCEP 099: The Business of Engineering for Sustainability – Global Sustainability Series Episode #2

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Global SustainabilityIn episode 99 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Dr. Marlene Kanga, who is the current President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) about the business of engineering for sustainability. This is the second episode in a 3-part special global sustainability series that will both introduce you to and focus on the Global Engineering Congress 2018, taking place October 22nd through 26th in London at the Institution of Civil Engineering’s (ICE) Headquarters.

Here are some of the questions I ask Dr. Kanga in this global sustainability episode:

  • This is the Federation’s 50th anniversary — what does this mean to you both professionally and personally?
  • What was it that drew you to WFEO and has kept you so actively involved over the years?
  • As WFEO encourages national and international members to collaborate in their contributions to solving global problems, what role do you see diversity playing in this effort?
  • Why is the WFEO event important to the civil engineering profession, and what do you think should be one of the main takeaways from this event?
  • What do you feel requires the immediate attention of the engineering profession’s resources to attack and to solve?
  • Who are the typical attendees at one of these Global Engineering Congress events?  What advice can you provide on how a participant should best prepare to come ready to actively participate in the event?
  • We’ve been talking about the sustainable development goals, what other roles does WFEO play on behalf of the engineering profession?
  • How do you keep your professional diary straight and know where to focus your mental energies?

Engineering Quotes:

Global Sustainability

Here are some key points discussed in this global sustainability episode:

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TCEP 095: Office Layout and How It Impacts Productivity and Culture

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Office LayoutIn episode 095 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am bringing you with me to the offices of Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE) to sit down with Senior Partner Peter Deming and myself. We will be talking about the importance of your physical office layout and how it impacts productivity and culture.  This is a topic you might not consider as important until you hear Peter discuss it.

Here are some of the questions I ask Peter Deming:

  • How did you decide how to setup the people throughout your office?
  • Can you talk about the importance of the library and the locker room that you have at your offices?
  • What comes to mind when I say the word “culture”?
  • How did you get to the point where you wanted to drive change in your career?

Engineering Quotes:

Office Layout

Here are some key points discussed in this episode on the impact of office layout and culture:

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