Rock Socketed Pile Foundations: Preventing Engineering Failures – Ep 045
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Anne Lemnitzer, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine, about geotechnical education, and the research she did on rock socketed pile foundations. She also provides some interesting insights about the extreme flooding in Western Europe, and how engineers can help to prevent flooding. Engineering Quotes: […]
The Effective Engineering Client: Why It Matters for Engineering Firms – Ep 200
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with David Skuodas, P.E., CFM, LEED AP, Director of Design, Construction, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District and author of the recently published book, The Effective Client: Why Being a Good Client is Smart Business in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries, about […]
The Engineering Quality Control Podcast – How It Will Help You in Your Career – Ep 001
In this very first episode of The Engineering Quality Control Podcast, I introduce the show, host, and goals for making this podcast extremely useful to you, because we know your time is valuable and we want this show to be worth tuning in for you. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This […]
3 Quick Tricks to Trigger the Precious Flow State
This is a guest post by Jacob Valentien, PE We all have moments or days where no matter how many cups of coffee are consumed, we just can’t get into a productive state. Sometimes the to-do list just continues to get longer, and you just can’t decide what needs to be done next. You have […]
3 Ways Engineers Can Build Self-Confidence
Engineers often face challenges that can test their self-confidence. Whether it’s dealing with difficult problems or working with challenging team members, there are plenty of situations that can knock an engineer’s confidence down. However, there are three specific ways engineers can use to build self-confidence and come out on top: learning new skills, seeking feedback, […]
Why This Structural Engineer Chose to Go Back to Business School – Ep 072
In this episode, we talk to Derek Loush, P.E., who has worked as a senior project engineer for the past seven years and then decided to go back to business school to get his MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. We talk about why he chose to go back to business school, what he hopes to […]
Growing a Civil Engineering Firm: With a People-First Approach – Ep 199
In this episode, I talk to Walfrido Pevida, P.E., the Founder and Chief Engineer at Pevida Highway Designers, LLC about growing a civil engineering firm, the importance of a company’s vision and mission, and the roles people play when building a business. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Walfrido:
Diseño de Pavimentos y las Instalaciones de Investigación de Pruebas Aceleradas de Pavimentos
Tradicionalmente, los ingenieros de pavimentos de todo el mundo, y principalmente en los Estados Unidos, diseñan pavimentos flexibles y rígidos basados en el método de la Asociación Americana de Oficiales Estatales de Carreteras y Transporte (AASHTO, por sus siglas en inglés). Esta metodología fue desarrollada a fines de la década de 1950 en Ottawa, Illinois, […]
Pavement Design and Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Facilities
This is a guest blog by Emil G. Bautista Traditionally, pavement engineers around the world, and mainly in the United States, design flexible and rigid pavements based on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) method. This methodology was developed in the late 1950s in Ottawa, Illinois, under what was called then […]
Diversity in Engineering: Celebrating Black History Month With Ted Colbert – Ep 269
In this episode, we talk to Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services about diversity in engineering, how diversity can benefit an engineering firm, and how engineers can help promote diversity through mentorship. Ted also received the 2022 Black Engineer of […]
