Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Pavements II
This is a guest blog by Emil G. Bautista In my previous article on non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies for pavements, I highlighted the importance of such technologies during and after the construction of highways. Engineers and technicians are relying more on non-destructive test (NDT) methods to evaluate the characteristics, quality, and performance of the materials […]
Top Career Takeaways From Two Successful Engineers – Ep 077
In this episode, Mat and Cara talk about three career takeaways that stood out for them throughout their careers, and how those experiences helped them to grow as engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Their Career Takeaways:
3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 209
In this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, CONSOR Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm. Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask […]
Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself – Ep 275
In this episode, we talk to Wendi Pillars, author, educator, leader, visual strategist, and graphic facilitator, about visual thinking and how it can help engineers to strengthen their thinking skills and become better communicators. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Visual Thinking for Engineers:
Civil Engineers Are in High Demand
This is a guest post by Dr. Rae Taylor I am a member of the social networking site “Nextdoor” (I call it a nosy neighbor site). I joined for the COVID updates and to volunteer my superpowers as a relatively young, low-COVID-risk person. But I stayed for the complete insanity that is village gossip. I […]
The Power of a Personal Brand for Engineering Managers
Whether you realize it or not, you have a brand. This may come as a surprise to you. After all, you’re an engineering manager, and not some sort of company or a product. But it’s true. In fact, everyone has a brand. Everyone is known for something among their friends and colleagues. The real question […]
Geohazard Monitoring and Mitigation in Geotechnical Engineering – Ep 049
In this episode, we talk to Ben Haugen, Director of Business Development for Remote Sensing at GeoStabilization International, about geohazard monitoring and mitigation, how it benefits the community, and some of the things that engineers can do to prioritize the mitigation of geohazards. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ben: What […]
How AEC Firms Can Market Their Companies: The Right Way – Ep 208
In this episode, I talk to Will Schnier, P.E., Chief Marketing Officer at WGI, about marketing strategies for AEC firms, and how you can market your company the right way. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Will: Why is marketing important for both small and large engineering firms? For someone new […]
A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 4: Action – Ep 005
In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fourth part of this framework, which is known as Action. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Taking Action:
Geotechnical Engineering: What It Is and Why You Need It
This is a guests blog by Jese H. Vance, P.E. When someone asks what I do and I tell them that I am a geotechnical engineer, I usually get the follow-up question of, “What is that?” Geotechnical engineering is a specialized branch of civil engineering that deals with the science of the mechanics of soil […]
