What Civil Engineering Firms Need to Know About Providing Drone Services or Hiring Firms to Do So – Ep 114
In episode 114 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Scott Harrigan, who is the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Pilot at Harkin Aerial about the use of drones in civil engineering and specifically what civil engineering firms need to know about providing drone services for themselves or hiring outside firms to do so. Engineering […]
How I Went from Tinker Bell into Disaster Recovery – Ep 113
In episode 113 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Gina Rock who is the Program Delivery Manager at Jacobs. We talk about her career journey from the circus to Disney’s longest flying Tinker Bell (yes she was Tinker Bell) and then into the world of engineering. What I love about this episode is […]
Managing Mega Civil Engineering Projects and Staying Calm in the Process – Ep 112
In episode 112 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I’m taking you with me to the offices of Louis Berger where I will be speaking with the Department Manager, Muzamil Husain, PE. We talk about the importance of managing mega civil engineering projects and how to stay calm during stressful situations. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […]
Five Reasons All Civil Engineers Should Gain Field Experience – Ep 111
In episode 111 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you five reasons why ALL civil engineers should get field experience on project sites as early on as possible in their careers. The purpose of this episode is to reinforce the importance of on-site experience for civil engineering professionals. Engineering Quotes: Here […]
From Engineer to Owner with Karen Jehanian – Ep 110
In episode 110 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Karen Jehanian, P.E. who is the President & Founder of KMJ Consulting, Inc. We talk about how she went from engineer to owner in her career and discuss the important role that entrepreneurship plays in the civil engineering industry. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […]
Construction Engineering – Communication in Negotiated Bid Contracts – Ep 109
In episode 109 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Nils Gransberg, MS on topics related to Construction Engineering. Nils also tells us about the research he is conducting into negotiated bid contracts, and about his military background and experience. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the questions I ask Nils about Construction Engineering: […]
The Value IT Professionals Bring to the Engineering World – Ep 108
In episode 108 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be speaking with Lisa Roger, PMP who is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dewberry. We talk about her work in the Information Technology (IT) Department and also discuss the importance of IT Professionals in the engineering world. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the […]
How to Achieve Sustainable Innovation in Development Projects – Ep 107
In this episode, I talk with Chris Chi Lon Wan, the head of design of Masdar City, UAE. We had a great conversation around design management and how to achieve sustainable innovation in development projects Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the questions I asked Chris about sustainability:
The State of Employee Engagement and Why Organizations Have Been Looking at Engagement All Wrong – Ep 106
In episode 106 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Bob Kelleher who is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant. We talk about the importance of employee engagement and Bob also provides some great tips on having empathy in the workplace, and how by doing so, you can help with the overall success […]
From Civil Engineering to Helping Civil Engineers in Texas Every Day – Ep 105
In episode 105 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Lindsay O’Leary, PE, LEED AP about her career path from a civil engineer to now working full-time as the Executive Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section where she is helping civil engineers to achieve success on a daily basis. […]