Guidelines for Improved Risk Management in Tunneling – Ep 062
In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Dwyre, PE, D.GE, a Senior Technical Principal with WSP USA, who shares her recipe for success for building a successful project delivery team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Elizabeth:
How Can You Show Your Company That You’re Ready to Be an Engineering Manager?
Image by pressfoto on Freepik I received this question recently from a young engineer, and it’s one that many young engineers struggle with. They feel like they are ready to move into an engineering manager position, whether that be managing projects or people, but they don’t know how to show their companies they are […]
Quality Assurance vs Quality Control: What’s the Difference? – Ep 018
In this episode, I talk about the differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and how management and expectations play their role in defining these terms at your firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About the Difference Between Quality Assurance and Quality Control:
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 […]