Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development – Ep 289
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical […]
How 360-Cameras Are Becoming the New Standard for AEC Projects – Ep 005
In this episode, I talk to Brian Vizarreta, construction tech and marketing manager with StructionSite, about how 360-cameras are becoming the new standard for AEC projects and the impact it has on architectural and engineering projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Brian: Can you please tell our listeners about yourself […]
Keys to Success in Managing Successful Tunneling Projects – Ep 063
In this episode, we talk to Conrad W. Felice, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, D.GE., F.ASCE, the Managing Principal at C. W. Felice, LLC as well as the Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Florida, about soft ground tunneling projects and his experience working with design-build projects and industry associations. Engineering Quotes: Here […]
Engineers Leave Companies When Their Career Paths Are Unclear
Hiring and training new employees is one of your biggest expenses, and it is costing you a lot more than money. In this post, I would like to provide strategies for improving your firm’s retention rate, regardless of how good (or bad) it may be. The Cost to Replace a Highly Trained Employee Can Exceed 200% of […]
Quality Control Explained (For Young Engineering Professionals) – Ep 019
In this episode, we talk to Kenneth James Taylor Jr., PE, a licensed Professional Engineer and a Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineering Group Leader at Verdantas about quality control for young professionals and how engineering managers can ensure their staff uses the correct quality control procedures in their projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]
How to Hold Your Project Managers Accountable (And Why It Matters) – Ep 005
In this episode, I talk about how you can hold your project managers accountable and why it matters by providing you with three specific steps you can start implementing right away. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to Hold Your Project Managers Accountable: The reason that holding project […]
How to Delegate Tasks Effectively (And Why You Should Do It)
This piece is on delegation, why you should do it, and how to do it right. First, though, check out how to do it badly. My husband and adult daughter were both working from home, as was I. I kept hearing them shout from the other room: “Is the internet down?” “Why does the web […]
A New Vision and Goal for the Structural Engineering Channel Podcast – Ep 090
In this episode, Mathew Picardal. PE, SE introduces our new co-host for the Structural Engineering Channel podcast, Rachel Holland, P.E., an engineering supervisor for the south-western region at Simpson Strong-Tie. They discuss the kind of work she does and how she plans to serve you as the new co-host of the show. Engineering Quotes: Here […]
How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Affecting Civil Engineers – Ep 223
In this episode, I talk to Mary Lamie, P.E., the Executive Vice President of The St. Louis Regional Freightway, Bi-State Development, about how supply chain disruptions are affecting engineers and the projects they work on. We also touch on infrastructure investment and some of the latest developments in the freightway to support workforce development. Engineering […]
How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company – Ep 288
In this episode, we talk to Ramzi Marjaba, a senior sales engineer at Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight Technologies, about sales engineering and the skills and qualities you need to become a successful sales engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Become a Successful Sales Engineer: