Courageous Leadership in Project Management: Adapting to New Demands – Ep 012
In this episode, I talk to Strauder Patton, P.E., PMP, vice president of People and Places Solutions at Jacobs. We discuss the evolving role of project managers in the industry, including the need for adaptability in the face of new demands. Additionally, we explore the important distinction between management and courageous leadership in project management […]
The Fundamentals of Post-Tensioned Concrete Design and Implementation – Ep 097
In this episode, we talk to Dirk Bondy, a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and the University of California, Los Angeles, and co-author of the book “Post-Tensioned Concrete: Principles and Practice”, who shares his insights on using post-tensioned concrete in projects and the importance of foundational knowledge in education. *** View the video […]
The Four Major ‘Shifts’ Changing Everything About Leadership and Firm Success
Image by pressfoto on Freepik Like most large-scale systemic events, March 2020 gave “official birth” to a new era of work and life — one with new rules, new ways of thinking, and lots of big change. Among the change we’ve all seen and experienced for several years now, there have been a number […]
Navigating a Successful Career Transition Within Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 230
In this episode, I talk to Alexandra Gore, P.E., PMP, a senior project manager and Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, about how she made a career transition within her company, some of the challenges she faced during the transition, and how she overcame them. ***View the video version of this episode here. Engineering Quotes: […]
Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management – Ep 295
In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Krubner, a technical co-founder of three startups, consultant, and author, about the importance of one-on-one meetings and why he thinks it is the most basic and important skill of management. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Maximizing Potential:
How Software, Computational Design, and AI Can Assist the AEC Industry – Ep 011
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
“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
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
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
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 […]