What It Means to Be a City Engineer and a Public Servant – Ep 217
In this episode, I talk to Kara M. Boyles, Ph.D., P.E., a registered professional engineer who became the City of South Bend’s first female city engineer in January 2017, about what it means to be a city engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kara: Tell us about your career journey […]
From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader – Ep 282
In this episode, I talk to Nikhil Bodhankar, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal at Bergmann Architects, Engineers and Planners which joined Colliers Engineering & Design in 2021 about his career development and his path to becoming a principal and leader in his firm. He also provides some great steps you can take to become an […]
Embrace the Power of Networking to Unlock Opportunities and Insights
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ~ Michele Jennae Networking and its validity or importance is written and talked about extensively — but what do you actually do about it? While I am a proponent of networking both inside and […]
Consultant vs Contractor in Geotechnical Engineering: What’s the Difference? – Ep 056
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Coggins, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers, about his career journey and the difference between a consultant and a contractor in geotechnical engineering. He also talks about the importance of field experience and how it can help grow your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]
How to Become a Better Engineering Leader
Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik Being an engineering leader is about understanding what is going on around you. In the military, it is called “Situational Awareness.” Often, the people with the most pertinent and relevant information about the situation are those working for you. Questions are powerful tools, and knowing how to […]
All You Need to Know About Quality Control on Transportation Projects – Ep 012
In this episode, we talk to Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, Director of Engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about quality control on transportation projects and some of the challenges you might have to deal with on large transportation projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Steven: What do quality control […]
The Importance and Benefits of Getting Involved in Your Community
Volunteer work and philanthropic efforts have been an integral part of Pennoni’s core values since 1966. And even prior to joining the firm in 2005, I’ve always valued the importance of them in both business and personal life. “Getting Involved” With Your Community “Getting involved” with your community is straightforward, and fun in many […]
Technology’s Role in Civil Engineering Inspection — Autonomous Drafting
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While new construction of any asset gets a lot of attention for several reasons, that asset must be maintained over its lifespan — and civil engineers play a critical role in the […]
Innovative Ways to Design and Build With Concrete – Ep 083
In this episode, we talk to Luke Pinkerton, PE (ME), who is the President, Chief Technology Officer, and founder of Helix Steel about better ways to design and build with concrete by using advanced analysis, materials, and methods to design plain concrete in structural ground-supported slabs. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […]
The Biggest Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Today – Ep 216
In this episode, I talk with Aaron Witt and Dan Briscoe about some of the biggest challenges and mistakes construction business owners make and how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Aaron and Dan: Why the mission “Make the Dirt World a Better Place”? […]
