How AEC Firms Can Benefit from Using Civil Design Software – Ep 008
In this episode, we talk to Fishomi Philip-King and Antonio Moss, two sales engineers from Virtuosity, about how using civil design software can help engineering owners increase risk reduction and reduce overhead costs at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Fishomi and Antonio: How can Bentley’s civil design software […]
How Seismic Hazards Affect Our Community and Infrastructure – Ep 066
In this episode, we talk to Chukwuebuka Nweke, Ph.D, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, about seismic hazards and the impact of earthquakes on our infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chukwuebuka: What made you make the transition from consultant to professor […]
How to Optimize Your Quality Document Management – Ep 022
In this episode, we talk to LaKeeVia Oladapo Jackson, 2014 Black Engineer of the Year and quality manager at Mortenson, about quality document management and the use of logs, checklists, and mock-ups to manage it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask LaKeeVia: How has being selected to be the 2014 Black […]
5 Strategies for Engineers to Enhance Their Communication Skills
Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether we are working with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, it is important that we are able to clearly and concisely convey […]
How to Manage Client Expectations in Your Engineering Projects – Ep 008
In this episode, I talk to Richard (Rich) Negri, MSCE, P.E., the owner and principal engineer of Geoterra Engineering & Construction Consultants, about engineering in the residential real estate industry, and how to manage client expectations in your engineering projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Richard: What do you do […]
Why All Engineers Should Get Involved in Professional Associations – Ep 093
In this episode, we talk to Krista Looza, S.E., a licensed structural engineer and principal at Buehler, about how her involvement in the Structural Engineering Association of California (aka SEAOC) has supported her career path and professional development, and why she think all engineers should get involved in professional associations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
How Women in Engineering Can Grow Rapidly in Their Careers – Ep 226
In this episode, I talk to Karen Islas, P.E., a professional civil engineer and STEM advocate, about how her involvement with professional organizations, STEM, and mentorship, has helped to rapidly grow her engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Karen: How has being involved with multiple professional organizations helped grow […]
Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader – Ep 291
In this episode, I talk with Wayne Brown, an author, speaker, organizational coach, and the principal founder of Skills 4 Executives Limited, about leadership in engineering and how you can master success behaviors to become a more successful engineering leader. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mastering Success Behaviors as […]
Tips to Run a Successful Software Pilot Project at Your Firm
Image by DCStudio 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. In my last blog post, we […]
How Digital Transformation Can Help to Protect Our Built World – Ep 007
In this episode, I talk to Marcel Poser, the CEO and co-founder of Screening Eagle Technologies, about the importance of protecting our built world and the role that data and digital transformation play in that process. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Marcel: Why do you believe there is an increasing […]
