How to Fix Zoom Mistakes for Engineers and Improve Presentations – Ep 154

Zoom Mistakes for Engineers

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Brandeis, founder & CEO of Engaging Webinars, about the biggest Zoom mistakes for engineers that cost professionals clients, and the simple strategies to fix them, captivate audiences, and convert prospects into paying clients. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]

Top Structural Engineering Workforce Challenges and How to Solve Them – Ep 153

Workforce Challenges

In this episode, we talk with Natalie Tse, SE, LEED AP, client relations and business development specialist at Tipping, about today’s top workforce challenges in structural engineering and how firms can take meaningful action through DEI strategies to attract and retain top talent. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here […]

Composite Strengthening Systems Unlocking a New Era of Structural Engineering – Ep 152

Composite Strengthening Systems

In this episode, we talk with Alexander Daddow, PE, CDT, senior strengthening solutions engineer at Simpson Strong-Tie, about how composite strengthening systems are revolutionizing structural engineering by enhancing durability, sustainability, and the way we reinforce structures for the future. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]

Structural Engineering Career Development Tips That Will Make You Thrive – Ep 151

Structural Engineering Career Development

In this episode, we talk with Andy Richardson, PE, SE, principal engineer of 29E6 and host of ENHANCE AEC, about structural engineering career development, overcoming burnout, achieving excellence in structural engineering, and using the 6E framework to guide engineers toward a sustainable and fulfilling career. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** […]

The Ultimate Earthquake Engineering Evolution That Is Reshaping Structures – Ep 150

Earthquake Engineering Evolution

In this episode, we talk with Reyhaneh Navabzadeh, Ph.D., A.M. ASCE, engineer at Structural Integrity Associates, about how the earthquake engineering evolution transcends traditional practices to tackle critical challenges with innovative strategies for safer, more resilient structures. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […]

Unparalleled Ways to Improve Seismic Construction With Tested Concrete Designs – Ep 149

Seismic Construction

In this episode, we speak with David Fanella, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, F.SEI, vice president of engineering at the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, about designing cost-effective steel-reinforced concrete buildings, the role of constructability in project success, especially in seismic construction, and how managing tolerances can streamline construction and reduce costs. ***The video version of […]

Unlock Mind-Blowing Innovations in the Telecommunications World – Ep 148

Telecommunications

In this episode, I talk with Sudarshan Kasera, P.E., PMP, senior project engineer at Crown Castle, about the fast-changing telecommunications industry, exploring how 5G reshapes structural requirements, the complexities of tower modifications, and the pivotal role engineers play in driving innovation. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]

How Vanadium Drives Remarkable Advances in the World of Engineering _ Ep 147

Vanadium

In this episode, we talk with Francesco D’Alessio, MBA, the chief commercial officer at Largo Inc., about the science behind vanadium, its unique properties, its essential role in structural engineering, and its transformative impact on advanced material technologies. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]

Essential Skills to Secure Better Bridge Designs – Ep 146

Essential Skills

In this episode, we talk with Shane Brown, PE, SE, a senior engineer at Parametrix, about the essential skills and material choices needed to balance safety, aesthetics, and cost in bridge design. He shares key insights on building resilient structures that stand the test of time. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** […]

A Complete Guide to Shore Power and Its Environmental Benefits – Ep 145

Shore Power

In this episode, I talk with Graciela Patino, senior vice-president at WSP, about the concept of shore power and its essential role in minimizing the environmental impact of cruise ships while advancing sustainable maritime practices. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Asked Graciela: […]