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TCEP 246: Why Civil Engineering Diversity is Essential for a Better Future

September 27, 2023 By EMI

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Civil Engineering DiversityIn this episode, I talk with Michele Heyward, EIT, the founder and CEO of PositiveHire, about the current state of civil engineering diversity, the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in the industry, and retention strategies for keeping diverse talent in engineering construction.

***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Civil Engineering Diversity

Civil Engineering Diversity

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michele:

  • Given the benefits of having a P.E. license, even though it’s not always required in construction, do you also plan to pursue it?
  • How did your journey from coding enthusiast to tech startup CEO begin?
  • How would you assess the current state of diversity in the construction industry?
  • What challenges do underrepresented groups face in the engineering construction industry?
  • How can we retain talent, especially underrepresented groups and women, in the engineering construction industry?
  • What other specific actions can construction management firms take to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry?
  • What is your outlook for increased civil engineering diversity in the coming years, and what trends or initiatives do you see that could lead to a more inclusive future?
  • What advice would you give to young women interested in a career in engineering construction?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Why Civil Engineering Diversity is Essential for a Better Future:

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Filed Under: Career Goals and Challenges, Leadership/Management, Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Civil Engineering Diversity is Essential, Create a more inclusive workplace, Diversity is Essential for a Better Future, Michele Heyward

TCEP 239: How Preconstruction Planning Can Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs in Civil Engineering

June 21, 2023 By EMI

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Preconstruction PlanningIn this episode, I talk to Steve Dell’Orto, the founder and CEO of ConCntric, a preconstruction platform that is transforming the fractured preconstruction environment by unifying data, people, and processes. We talk about evolving industry challenges and why it is so important to make preconstruction planning a top priority.

***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Preconstruction Planning

Preconstruction Planning

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Steve:

  • Could you please provide an overview of preconstruction planning and its importance in the rapidly changing construction industry of today?
  • What are the significant challenges currently faced by the construction industry, and how can effective forecasting and preconstruction planning aid in mitigating or overcoming these obstacles?
  • How can unifying processes, data, and workflows, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the construction and real estate industry contribute to achieving greater certainty in project outcomes?
  • Could you provide more details on how ConCntric addresses gaps in the preconstruction environment and what makes it a dynamic preconstruction ecosystem?
  • How would you describe ConCntric, a software that consolidates and organizes preconstruction data, into a single umbrella or database?
  • What industries or project types can gain the greatest benefits by emphasizing preconstruction planning?
  • How do you see preconstruction planning evolving in civil engineering, and what emerging trends and advancements do you anticipate to enhance its significance in the construction industry?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How Preconstruction Planning Can Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs in Civil Engineering:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Make preconstruction planning a top priority, Preconstruction Planning Can Improve Efficiency, Steve Dell’Orto, Transforming the fractured preconstruction environment

TCEP 235: How to Balance Client Needs and Community Concerns in Your Civil Engineering Projects

April 26, 2023 By EMI

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Community ConcernsIn this episode, I talk to Andrew Dorman, P.E., a senior civil engineer at Burns & McDonnell about how he effectively manages competing demands, such as client expectations, community interests, and environmental concerns, in his engineering projects. He also provides some great strategies that you can use right away for ensuring project efficiency and staying within budgetary limits.

***You can view the video version of this episode here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Community Concerns

Community Concerns

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Andrew:

  • What are some of the biggest challenges you face when designing and planning for airfields, facilities, and infrastructure for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy?
  • How do you ensure that your designs meet the needs of your clients while also balancing the concerns of the local community and environmental impact?
  • Can you walk us through your design process, from initial concept to final plans and implementation?
  • How has technology impacted the field of civil engineering, and what new tools or techniques are you using to improve your work?
  • What is your approach to project management, and how do you ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget?
  • Can you share some examples of projects you have worked on that you are particularly proud of, and why?
  • What do you think are the most important skills for success in civil engineering, and how do you continue to develop these skills throughout your career?
  • What advice would you give to aspiring civil engineers who are interested in working in land and infrastructure development?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to Balance Client Needs and Community Concerns in Your Civil Engineering Projects:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Andrew Dorman, Balance Client Needs and Community Concerns, Community Concerns in Your Civil Engineering Projects, Maintaining open communication

TCEP 233: Sustainability in Civil Engineering: Driving Industry Impact Through Sustainable Practices

March 29, 2023 By EMI

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Sustainable PracticesIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ziad Y. Mazboudi, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, MBA, a senior civil engineer and project manager at Transtech Engineers, Inc. We discuss how civil engineers can play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices within their industry, and how getting involved in professional associations can enhance their careers.

***You can view the video version of this episode here.***

Engineering Quotes:

Sustainable Practices

Sustainable Practices

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ziad:

  • What are the key differences between working as a civil engineer in the local government sector and the private sector?
  • In what ways has your experience in the public sector contributed to the growth of your engineering career?
  • What steps can civil engineers take to incorporate more environmentally friendly building practices, and how can this contribute to a more sustainable future?
  • How can engineers promote sustainability within their industry, and what actions can they take to achieve this?
  • Why is it important for engineers to give back to their community, and what are some specific ways they can contribute to society?
  • What advice would you offer to civil engineers seeking to advance their careers?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Sustainability in Civil Engineering: Driving Industry Impact through Sustainable Practices:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Civil engineers can promote sustainability, Industry Impact Through Sustainable Practices, Sustainability in Civil Engineering, Ziad Y. Mazboudi

TCEP 207: How Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering Projects Can Increase the Success of a Project

April 27, 2022 By EMI

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Technology in Civil EngineeringIn this episode, I talk to Rory San Miguel, co-founder and CEO at Propeller Aero, about how using advanced technology in civil engineering projects can increase the success of a project.

Engineering Quotes:

Technology in Civil Engineering

Technology in Civil Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rory:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Advanced Technology, Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering, civil construction, civil construction case studies, Civil Engineering Projects, construction industry, drone surveys, frequency and accuracy, Increase the Success of a Project, newer technologies, project schedule and budget, Propeller Aero, Rory San Miguel, survey process, technology adoption, Track Progress

TCEP 206: Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability

April 20, 2022 By EMI

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project profitabilityIn this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff. P.E., owner at Lozanoff Consulting Services, LLC about invoicing in engineering firms, write-offs, and how these two actions can affect the project profitability of a consulting engineering firm.

Engineering Quotes:

project profitability

project profitability

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike:

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Filed Under: Business Development, Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: business managers, first-time project manager, Invoicing, invoicing in engineering firms, Lozanoff Consulting Services, make money for the firm, Mike Lozanoff, project management, Project Management for Civil Engineers, project profitability, project tracking, write lost revenue off, write-off is still a loss, Write-Off’s, write-offs and the profit made, Writing something off

TCEP 204: The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering

April 6, 2022 By EMI

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project controlsIn 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:

project controls

project controls

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: ability to look forward, decision-makers, engineering and project controls, evaluating the performance, focus on the negatives, implementing mitigating strategies, Kiewit Engineering Group, make a project perform better, management of budgets, management of schedules, Matt Reuer, project controller, Project Controls, Project Controls in Civil Engineering, scope of a project, well-integrated project schedule, what’s coming in the future

TCEP 203: BIM for Civil Engineers: A 4-Step Process for Project Success

March 30, 2022 By EMI

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BIM for Civil EngineersIn this episode, I talk with Dustin Williams, CEO, and co-founder of Remote Optix, and founder of Flywheel AEC, about BIM for civil engineers and how it is used in civil engineering projects. He also tells us about a specific 4-step process his company utilizes on BIM projects to ensure project success.

Engineering Quotes:

BIM for Civil Engineers

BIM for Civil Engineers

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dustin:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: 3D Model, 3D representation, 4-step process, bim, BIM for Civil Engineers, Build the Workflow, Construction Progress Coalition, conveyance calculations, Develop the Strategy, Dustin Williams, Explore the Problem, Flywheel AEC, Implement and Support, Penn State, project success, Reality capture, Remote Optix

TCEP 201: All You Need to Know About Forensic Engineering

March 16, 2022 By EMI

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Forensic EngineeringIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Heidi Klein, MCE, PE, a Project Manager of Forensics at Vertex, about forensic engineering, what it is, the kind of work it includes, and the roles forensic engineers play when working on a case.

Engineering Quotes:

Forensic Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Heidi:

  1. What is forensic engineering and when would someone contact a forensic engineer?
  2. What kind of evidence do forensic engineers collect?
  3. Do forensic engineers need to testify in court?
  4. What does a career in forensic engineering look like?
  5. How can civil engineers in the construction industry help to make investigations easier for forensic engineers?
  6. How do you deal with performance-based design investigations?
  7. What advice can you provide to engineers considering a career in forensic engineering?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Forensic Engineering:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: career in forensic engineering, Civil Engineers, destructive testing, evidence, forensic engineer, forensic engineering, Heidi Klein, performance-based design investigations, testify in court

TCEP 193: Using Alternate Delivery Methods to Deliver Civil Engineering Projects

January 19, 2022 By EMI

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Alternate Delivery Methods

In this episode, I talk to Steve Long, P.E., a senior engineer with Freese and Nichols, Inc., who currently serves as the Program Manager for the North Texas Municipal Water District’s Bois d’Arc Lake Program. He discusses alternate delivery methods for the Bois d’Arc Lake Program and how one of these methods helped his client save $70 million.

Engineering Quotes:

Alternate Delivery Methods

Alternate Delivery Methods

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Steve:

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Filed Under: Project Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: alternate delivery, Alternate Delivery Methods, Bois d'Arc Lake, Civil Engineering Projects, competitive sealed proposal, constructability reviews, construction manager at risk, construction managers at risk, fastest-growing cities, Federal 404 permit, Freese and Nichols, mitigation project, North Texas Municipal Water District, procure long-lead time items, State Water Rights permit, Steve Long, Texas Legislator

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