Like All Professionals, Engineers Quit Managers Not Companies
Image by senivpetro on Freepik This article was originally posted on LinkedIn here. There is an infamous saying that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: People Quit Managers, Not Companies I’ve spent the last 10 years traveling to over 30 U.S. states speaking and training thousands of engineering professionals, and I can attest to […]
A Review of the I-35W Bridge Collapse: Probable Causes and Future Prevention Tips – Ep 014
In this episode, we review the I-35W Bridge Collapse in Minnesota that occurred because of a quality control error that ultimately resulted in the collapse of the bridge in 2007, killing 13 and injuring 145 people. We talk about some of the probable causes and how engineers can prevent this from happening in the future. […]
3 Ways Engineers Can Provide Stellar Client Service
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou As an engineer, providing excellent client service is essential for your career. When clients are happy, they are more likely to recommend your services to others […]
Automation and Communication in Structural Engineering: Shaping the Future of the Industry – Ep 085
In this episode, we talk to Michael J. Bolduc, P.E., Senior Project Manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH), about automation and communication in structural engineering, and how engineers can help avoid the increasing pressure on structural designers to respond to major architectural changes or coordination issues late in the design process. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […]
Top 10 Career Tips from Leading Civil Engineering CEOs – Ep 218
In this episode, I provide you with the top 10 takeaways and career tips from our first 10 episodes on The Civil Engineering CEO show. It is a video show that features CEOs from leading civil engineering firms, and because they shared such insightful information, we thought it would be great to recap some of […]
How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry – Ep 283
In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Romine, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Altium, about how engineering industry trends and the future of manufacturing in engineering will affect engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry:
The Five-Day Week Is a Construct, so Why Not a Four-Day Week?
Maybe I should start by saying that I am all for the four-day workweek/three-day weekend. If that makes it sound like I’m trying to get out of work, I’d like to point out that I have been called a workaholic by three different bosses. In fact, one of those bosses refused my request to go […]
Tunneling Engineering — Features, Benefits, and Future Trends – Ep 057
In this episode, we talk to Jon Hurt, P.E., C Eng, Principal at ARUP, about what tunneling engineering is, how it benefits the community, and what the future holds for the tunnel industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jon:
Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Career
First of all, let me say that you must take your career into your own hands. Too many professionals wait for their employers to give them a raise or promotion. Don’t wait for anyone. Follow these seven steps and you will be able to engineer your own success: “Do not go where the path […]
How to Ensure Quality Assurance Across a Large Firm – Ep 013
In this episode, we talk to Brendan Smith AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, a licensed architect, an Associate Director of Quality at Cannon Design, and an AIA National Codes and Standards committee member, about how architects coordinate with engineering partners, and how he ensures quality assurance across a large firm with multiple offices. Engineering Quotes: […]