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TCEP 200: The Effective Engineering Client: Why It Matters for Engineering Firms

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Engineering ClientIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with David Skuodas, P.E., CFM, LEED AP, Director of Design, Construction, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District and author of the recently published book, The Effective Client: Why Being a Good Client is Smart Business in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries, about why it matters to be a good engineering client. He also explains how owners are in competition with each other for a very limited pool of capable designers and builders, and what owners can do to improve their standing with designers and builders.

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Engineering Client

Engineering Client

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dave:

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TCEP 158: 2021 Infrastructure Report Card — ASCE Texas Section (and How You Can Get Involved)

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Infrastructure Report Card

In this episode, I talk with three guests who are all heavily involved in the ASCE Texas 2021 Infrastructure Report Card. They are Patricia Frayre, P.E., founding principal of Frayre Engineering & Consulting, Griselda Gonzales, P.E., Principal Engineer at The Goodman Corporation, and Mark Boyd, Ph.D., PE, the principal engineer at LCA Environmental. They talk about the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card (IRC), understanding the current status of infrastructure, and why advocacy for the Infrastructure Report Card is so important.  They also are a great example of the relationships that you can build by volunteering and getting involved in your community.

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Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Infrastructure Report Card

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Our Guests:

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TCEP 102: Why Civil Engineers Should Get Involved in Government Policy

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Policy

In episode 102 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, a Project Engineer focusing on water resources, specifically watershed management and coastal restoration. We discuss government policy and its importance in civil engineering, and why all civil engineers should in some way get involved in policy.

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Policy

Policy

Here are some of the questions I ask Jennifer

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TCEP 072: Raise the Bar: Closing the Education Gap for the Future Civil Engineer

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Raise the Bar: Closing the Education Gap for the Future Civil Engineer

Raise the Bar

In episode 72 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Kelly Dooley ASCE’s Director of the Raise the Bar initiative and Brad Aldrich from Aldrich + Elliott on ASCE’s Raise the Bar initiative which is focused on closing the education gap for future civil engineers. We will also be answering some questions from the ASCE LinkedIn group on the Raising the Bar initiative. [Read more…] about TCEP 072: Raise the Bar: Closing the Education Gap for the Future Civil Engineer

TCEP 069: The Involvement of Civil Engineers in Legislation

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The Involvement of Civil Engineers in Legislation

Civil Engineers in Legislation

In episode 069 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Daniel Loscalzo, PE, LEED AP, a young civil engineer about the involvement of civil engineers in legislation.  Civil engineers in legislation is something we hear about much more often these days, which is a very good thing.

Here are some of the questions I ask:

  • What has been the historical role of civil engineers in legislation?
  • What programs are available to for civil engineers to stay in touch with politicians?
  • Are there other programs like ASCE’s key contact program that are representing engineers in political discussion?
  • Why is it so important to have discussions with politicians?
  • What are some things that you have learned from conversing with politicians?
  • What would your advice be for engineers who would like to become more involved in politics? Do you have to specifically be part of a specific party to make an impact on the political conversation?
  • Do you feel that there is an ethical element to engineers working in politics?

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Civil Engineers in Legislation

Civil Engineers in Legislation

Here are some key points about the involvement of Civil Engineers in Legislation:

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TCEP 037: 10 Tips for Providing Stellar Service to your clients for Civil Engineers

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TCEP 037_ 10 Tips for Providing Stellar Service to your clients for Civil Engineers

In episode 037 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am share 10 specific strategies for providing stellar service to your civil engineering clients. Ths strategies in this episode are brought to you directly from civil engineers who commented on a discussion on this topic that I posted on LinkedIn.

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Here are 10 effective ways to provide stellar service to your civil engineering clients:

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TCEP 003: The Civil Engineering Podcast – Ethics, Mentoring, and 10 Keys to Civil Engineering Career Success with Paul Eng-Wong

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ethics mentoring

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Paul Eng-Wong, Professional Engineer and Principal in the Newark office of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB). We talk about professional ethics, mentoring, and the importance of being able to communicate effectively. Eng-Wong also gives 10 insightful strategies to help you advance your career as a civil engineer. Also in this episode, for our Civil Engineering Project of the Week Segment, we take a closer look at the Great Wall of China.

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