The Importance of Grants in Funding Municipal Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects – Ep 238
In this episode, we delve into a crucial topic that impacts communities and infrastructure: municipal water and sewer authorities. Joining us is William (Bill) N. Malin, P.E., an expert in the field, who sheds light on the role of these authorities in managing water and sewer infrastructure, the challenges they face, and the vital role […]
The 90-9-1 Rule for Civil Engineering Content Creators
Image from pressfoto on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While our work happens in the physical world, we can greatly benefit from a presence in the digital world, particularly on social media. Today, I would like to talk about the […]
How to Boost Your Productivity and Get More Done as an Engineer – Ep 019
In this episode, I talk with Aaron Moncur, CEO and founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering about how to boost your productivity as an engineer, master time management, and honing effective communication skills. He also take us on his personal journey from being laid off to becoming a thriving business owner and explain how you […]
How Satellite Data Is Being Used to Save Lives From Landslides – Ep 077
In this episode, we talk to L. Sebastian Bryson, Ph.D., P.E., D. GE, F.ASCE, the Hardin-Drnevich-Huang Professor of Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering with a joint appointment in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky, as well as the current Department Chair for the Department of Civil […]
How to Build a Successful YouTube Channel for Engineers (2023 Guide)
Image by graphictwister on Freepik Engineering and engineering-related videos are extremely popular on YouTube. These encompass a wide variety of videos from product videos to power supply design and implementation, people who make their own 3D printers and CNC machines, HVAC design, and implementation, etc. Although there is plenty to learn from viewing these videos, […]
Three Ways to Get Your Project Managers’ Managers on Board – Ep 019
In this episode, I discuss the biggest failure in AE consulting firms’ development of project managers, which is neglecting to educate the project managers’ managers. This failure results in a lack of reinforcement for the training provided, rendering it ineffective and wasteful of time and resources. To address this issue, I propose three specific actions […]
Streamlining Construction with Game-Changing Anchor Bolts – Ep 104
In this episode, we talk with Arda Ozum, P.Eng., a structural engineer and founder of Acius Engineering about some of the challenges faced with wet-set anchor bolts and concrete foundations and how you can overcome it. Arda also talks about the hurdles he encountered as an entrepreneur while launching a patented product and provides great […]
Exploring the Resilience of Transportation Systems in the Face of Challenges – Ep 237
In this episode, I talk to John M. Keller, P.E., PMP, executive director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority about the crucial topic of resiliency in the transportation systems. We discuss the challenges the industry faces, its impacts on budgets, the importance of coordination at all levels, the need to be proactive, and the steps […]
The Art of Listening and Unlocking Corporate Problem-Solving Success – Ep 304
In this episode, we talk to Tony Chatman, speaker, author, and corporate relationship expert who has been helping organizations achieve their goals through listening and leadership about how engineers can define and tackle problems in a corporate setting, and the crucial role of listening in effective corporate problem-solving. He also talks about his book, “The […]
Managing People During Growth and Expansion
Image by senivpetro on Freepik As we near the half-way mark of 2023, our industry faces a huge challenge with respect to staffing and workforce retention. Simply put, there are not enough engineers in the U.S. to meet the current civil infrastructure demands of the A/E/C industry. I am not going to opine on […]
