4 Simple Steps to High-Performing Engineering Teams for Engineering Managers
High-performing engineering teams are not the smartest. They are not the most experienced. The best engineering teams are exactly that… TEAMS. It’s not about IQ, but EQ (emotional and social intelligence). It’s less about brain-power and more about heart-power. Brains and experience surely help, but if you can’t get along and communicate well together then […]
The Critical Role That Effective Communication Plays in Project Management – Ep 004
In this episode, I talk to JC Hungerford, PE, a civil engineer and Water Division Manager at Parametrix, about how effective communication with your project teams and clients can help you ensure you deliver projects on time and within budget. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask JC:
First and Second Responding Structural Engineers: What You Need to Know – Ep 089
In this episode, we talk to Scott A. Collins, P.E., SE, Principal at Collins Structural Consulting, PLLC, about first- and second-responding structural engineers (STS) and some of the large-scale disaster projects he worked on. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Scott: Can you please tell our listeners more about yourself and […]
Five Steps for Building a Strong Company Culture in Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 222
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I discuss five points you can use to build a strong company culture in your civil engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Building a Strong Company Culture in Your Civil Engineering Firm:
Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy – Ep 287
In this episode, we talk to Shailesh Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Technology at ClickUp, the fastest-growing productivity platform, about building a hyperscale engineering organization and retaining talent in today’s environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization:
5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Culture at Engineering Firms
For engineering firms, a healthy culture that continues to evolve and adapt is the driving force for long-term company success. Positive work culture is linked to improved employee engagement, increased productivity, and higher profit margins. Simply put, happy employees equal happy clients and happy pockets. Wait — clients, too? Yes! Client churn is directly tied […]
How AEC Firms Can Streamline Site Investigations with a Modern Software Alternative – Ep 003
In this episode, we talk to Declan Vanderhor, a geotechnical engineer by trade and founder of TabLogs, as well as with Hannah Thomas, a geotechnical engineer and account executive at TabLogs, about how to streamline site investigations by removing the data entry bottleneck, as well as some commonalities between technologies applied to all civil engineering […]
A Message from Pearl Jam: Before You Become an Engineering Manager, Understand What Comes Along with the Title
“All the things that others want for me, can’t buy what I want because it’s free.” This a line from a song entitled “Corduroy” by the popular band Pearl Jam, led by famous vocalist Eddie Vedder. There has been much debate about the meaning of the song, but interviews with Vedder, as well as the lyrics, suggest […]
The Development of a New ASCE Standard for the Design of Foundations – Ep 061
In this episode, we talk to Scott J. DiFiore, P.E., P.Eng. (AB), D.GE, Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., about the development of the new ASCE Standard for the design of foundations for buildings and other structures. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Scott: Can you please tell our listeners a […]
The Interaction Between Project Scheduling and Quality Control on Projects – Ep 017
In this episode, we talk to Mamadou Diallo, EIT, a technical project manager in industrial machine automation about the importance of project scheduling and how it can affect the quality control on projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mamadou:
