How Software, Computational Design, and AI Can Assist the AEC Industry – Ep 011

Computational Design

In this episode, I talk to Nat MacDonald, P.E., a product manager at TestFit, about his insights on transitioning from design engineering to tech. He discusses the role of software, computational design, and artificial intelligence in assisting engineers and the AEC industry. ***You can view the video version of this episode here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here […]

Engineering Your Success: 5 Steps to Building Your Expertise and Confidence

Expertise and Confidence

  “Engineering success is not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions, seeking feedback, and continuously learning.” – Unknown As an engineer, having a strong foundation of expertise and confidence in your field is crucial for your long-term success and career advancement. Whether you are just starting out or looking to […]

What to Consider in The Design Process of an Effective Soil Nail Wall – Ep 069

Soil Nail Wall

In this episode, we talk to Erik Fjeldsted, P.E., a geotechnical engineer from IGES (Intermountain GeoEnvironmental Services), who highlights key factors to consider in designing an effective soil nail wall such as geotechnical investigation, loading conditions, and QA/QC observations. ***You can view the video version of this podcast episode here.*** Here Are Some of the […]

How to Implement Quality Management in Construction Projects – Ep 025

Quality Management

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Carmichael, a civil engineer turned software developer and co-founder of Qualomate, about his experience with quality management in construction projects, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame those challenges. He also talks about his company, Qualomate, which is a cloud-based software company that helps with quality management […]

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering Asset Management

artificial intelligence

  Image by ArtPhoto_studio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical world, there is a lot of work in the digital world that accompanies it. One emerging trend we are seeing […]

5 Key Lessons Learned by a Professional Project Manager – Ep 011

Professional Project Manager

In this episode, I talk to James Houston, P.E., PMP, CCM, Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, about five key lessons he learned as a professional project manager. He also touches on CCM, P.E., and PMP certification. ***You can view the video version of this episode here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]

Designing with Mass Timber: What You Need to Know – Ep 096

In this episode, we talk to Tanya Luthi, P.E., a structural engineer and Vice President at Entuitive, talks about the unique aspects of designing with mass timber and what she thinks makes a successful timber engineer. She also touches on the link between mass timber and sustainability and how tall we can build in mass […]

How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career – Ep 229

Navigate Difficult Challenges

In this episode, I talk to Ryan Walter, CPC, P.E., senior civil engineer at Woolpert, and author of the book called “The YOU Project: Your Personal Guide to Self-Mastery at Work,” about a framework that you can use to help navigate your unique challenges at work and survive the difficult seasons of work. ***You can […]