Engineering A Successful Career in AEC
I recently had the pleasure of appearing on The Concrete Conversations Podcast with Hosts Arian & Forrest Sim on the recent episode titled “Engineering: A Successful Career in AEC with Nick Heim, Structural Engineer & VDC Engineer.” Today, I would like to summarize the top lessons that I took away from the interview. For more […]
The Most Valuable Skills for Working Successfully in Cold Regions – Ep 104
In this episode, we talk with John Thornley, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, vice president and senior geotechnical engineer at WSP in Anchorage, Alaska, about working in cold regions, studying permafrost and seismic activities, and the value of international collaboration in geotechnical engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are […]
The Best Strategies to Promote Diversity in Engineering – Ep 020
In this episode, I talk with Kimberly Hardy, Esq., senior vice president for diversity, inclusion, and compliance at McKissack, about strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and construction. She shares her journey, challenges, and how regulatory changes impact diversity efforts. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here […]
Winning with the ‘New All 3’
“Better, faster, cheaper.” This is the old “All 3,” a timeless desire unlikely to ever change. It wasn’t long ago that our professional services provider response to All 3 requests was to “pick two”: We can design your project to be better and more cost effective, but it will take more time. We can pull […]
Innovative Collaboration Strategies for Data Science and Engineering Teams – Ep 046
In this episode, I talk with Akshay Swaminathan, head of data science at Cerebral, about how data science and engineering teams work together to integrate customer perspectives. He also talks about the importance of stakeholder and clinician support, addressing valuable business problems, and ensuring users have the tech to maintain the models. ***The video version […]
Powerful Ways to Address the Hidden Gaps in Engineering Education – Ep 131
In this episode, we talk with Bill Woodburn, founder and chairman of the board at Engineering Tomorrow, about the creation and impact of Engineering Tomorrow and the significant talent gaps in engineering education. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Bill: What made […]
The Best Skills Engineers Need for Global Engineering Success – Ep 264
In this episode, I talk with Clint Steele, RPEng (Mech), senior mechanical engineer at Cylite, about how engineers can develop the core skills for global engineering success and how different backgrounds affect engineering practice. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Clint: […]
Gamification in Learning and Development: A Powerful Tool for Engagement!
Gamification uses game elements and techniques in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people. It has been used in a variety of fields, including marketing, sales, and customer service. In recent years, gamification has also gained popularity in learning and development initiatives. Gamification can be seen as a very valuable approach to retaining information because […]
Do You Know What You Don’t Know?
How often do you find yourself thinking you know the answer to a question only to find out you were, ahem, clueless? It happens often because we rely on the information we already have. We assume that’s good enough. In my years of working with engineers and engineering execs, I have seen brilliant individuals stumble […]
How to Leverage Technology to Skyrocket Urban Development – Ep 045
In this episode, I talk with John Delia Jr, a distinguished real estate entrepreneur and construction innovator, about how technology is transforming urban development. We also explore innovative construction methods and share valuable advice for engineers who are interested in moving into the real estate industry. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed […]
