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TEQC 12: All You Need to Know About Quality Control on Transportation Projects

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Transportation ProjectsIn this episode, we talk to Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, Director of Engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about quality control on transportation projects and some of the challenges you might have to deal with on large transportation projects.

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Transportation Projects

Transportation Projects

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Steven:

  • What do quality control and quality management for engineering documents mean to you?
  • What challenges have large transportation projects presented as it relates to quality control?
  • As director of engineering, what systems have you implemented for producing high-quality documents? How have your systems evolved and where do you see things going?
  • What advice do you have for someone working towards becoming a “director of engineering” for a company?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Quality Control on Transportation Projects:

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TEQC 011: Producing High-Quality Engineering Project Proposals

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Project ProposalsIn this episode, we talk to Raymond Gradwell, P.E., PMP, about quality control and management of project proposals, contracts, and specifications. Raymond also provides some great tips on producing high-quality project proposals.

Engineering Quotes:

Project Proposals

Project Proposals

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Raymond:

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TEQC 010: The Hidden Cost of Copy and Paste in Structural Engineering

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Copy and PasteIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Jason McCool, P.E., licensed professional engineering and project engineer at Robbins Engineering, PLLC, about the hidden cost of copy and paste and how it can negatively affect your productivity at work.

Engineering Quotes:

Copy and Paste

Copy and Paste

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Wayne:

  • For the past several months, you have had articles featured in Structure Magazine that outlined nine things you have noted in your career that could be categorized as a lot of things but many relate specifically to the finished quality of the design drawings. Can you give our listeners an overview of these concepts?
    1. Jason McCool’s professional career overview
    2. Reusing past work
    3. Inapplicable details
    4. Contradictory specifications
    5. “Just get something on paper!”
    6. Incomplete connection information
    7. Vague drawings
    8. Misuse of AISC tables
    9. Uncoordinated details
  • What do you think we as engineers need to do to be better to not fall trap to these things?

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TEQC 009: Quality Control in Engineering: Transitioning From Design to Construction

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From Design to ConstructionIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I talk to Sharon Day, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate at GWWO Architects, about quality control in the construction phase of a project, and more specifically about planning in the design phase. We also talk about communication and how transitioning from design to construction is so important.

Engineering Quotes:

From Design to Construction

From Design to Construction

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Sharon:

  • When you get a new project that is approaching the design finish line, what are you looking for as you begin to dive into the project?
  • When do you typically get involved in the project? How much input do you have in the design phase?
  • What advice do you have for our listeners who are thinking of starting their career to transitioning into a role similar to yours?
  • What advice do you have for the redesign of Requests for Information (RFIs) that require redesign due to a conflict or issue found during construction?
  • How do you ensure the work is performed to the expectation of the specification?
  • How is working with consultants across a variety of firms different?
  • What types of training and continuing education did you find to be the most beneficial to you in your career?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Transitioning From Design to Construction:

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TEQC 008: The Relationship Between Architecture and Engineering

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Architecture and EngineeringIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Karen Burlingame, AIA, LEED AP, Principal at Grimm + Parker Architects, about quality control and how architecture and engineering interact and influence each other.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Karen:

  • What types of systems or standards have you established for quality control?
  • What technology are you using across your team to assist with quality control?
  • What are some of the things you do when you hire new staff to incorporate them into your quality control process?
  • What are some of the keys to your and your firm’s success?
  • What advice do you have for our listeners out there who are thinking of starting a career similar to yours?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About The Relationship Between Architecture and Engineering:

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TEQC 07: What Is the ISO 9001 Certification (And Why Is It Important for Engineers?)

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ISO 9001In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Wayne Martin, P.E., about his experience working for large firms with ISO 9001 Certification, what it is, and why it is important. He also talks about how he started his firm during the pandemic and how he continues to benefit from risks he took early in his career.

Engineering Quotes:

ISO 9001

ISO 9001

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Wayne:

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TEQC 006: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 5: TWEAK

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TweakIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fifth and final aspect of this framework, which is known as TWEAK (debriefing).

Tweak

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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TEQC 005: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 4: Action

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ActionIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fourth part of this framework, which is known as Action.

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Taking Action:

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TEQC 004: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 3: Evaluate

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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I review a 5-Part Framework for Quality Control AND discuss the third part of this framework, which is the Evaluate step.

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evaluate

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Quality Control for Engineering Projects:

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TEQC 003: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 2: Review

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ReviewIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I give an overview of a Five-Part Framework for Quality Control and discuss the second part of this framework in detail, which is known as Review.

Review

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