5 Key Lessons Learned by a Professional Project Manager – Ep 011
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
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 […]
How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes With Company Plans – Ep 294
In this episode, we talk to Bill Keen, CRPC, founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors as well as a bestselling author and co-host of the Keen on Retirement Podcast, about retirement for engineers, financial planning, company plans, and also how the stock market will affect your retirement. ***You can view the video version of […]
3 Proven Methods to Becoming a Better Engineer
“The engineer’s first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is.” ~ Unknown Engineering is an ever-evolving field, and staying on top of the latest trends is essential for success. As an engineer, you need to stay abreast of emerging technologies and develop your skill set in order to […]
How Reality Capturing can Benefit Firms in the AEC Industry – Ep 010
In this episode, I talk to Matthew Byrd, the president and founder of Nexus 3D Consulting, and founder/host of the Reality Capture Network (RCN), about reality capturing and how it can benefit firms in the AEC industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What is the Reality Capture Network and […]
Why Design-Build Is So Effective in Geotechnical Projects – Ep 068
In this episode, we talk to John R. Wolosick, P.E., SE, D.GE, F.ASCE, senior advisor for Keller North America Inc., about why design-build is so effective in geotechnical projects and how you can manage risk during design-build projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask John: How do you achieve work-life balance […]
How to Develop an Exceptional Quality Culture for Your Engineering Organization – Ep 024
In this episode, we talk to Brian Martz, P.E., a department manager at Mayes Testing Engineers, Inc., a Terracon Company, about the keys to developing an exceptional quality culture within your organization. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Brian: What is quality culture? Why do construction and engineering firms need a […]
The Most Important Equation for Engineers When It Comes to Learning
Image by partystock on Freepik In this article, I want to highlight a critically important equation that every engineering executive, leader and HR professional must be aware of to avoid wasting a lot of time and money and to best develop their most important resource: their people. The Formula for Results A colleague recently shared […]
How to Effectively Manage Offshore Wind Projects – Ep 010
In this episode, I talk to Alejandro Jimenez Gomez, the Head of Project Development for Global Offshore Wind projects at UL Solutions, about how he manages offshore wind projects, and what some of the current and future risks are for this industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Alejandro: Can you […]