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TCEP 185: How to Grow a Civil Engineering Company Successfully

October 6, 2021 By EMI

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Grow a Civil Engineering Company

In this episode, the ninth episode in our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs Series, I talk to Brian Barker, P.E., M.S., Principal at Deuel & Associates about how to start and grow a civil engineering company successfully, specifically some of the challenge you will face when you start, and how to overcome them.  Brian also talks about how you can reduce your company’s risk through client diversification.

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Grow a Civil Engineering Company

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Brian:

  • How do you find, develop, and retain the right people in your firm?
  • What markets can a civil engineer think of getting into to grow their company?
  • Are there benefits to having an in-house surveying component in a civil engineering company?
  • What needs to be focused on daily to continue the growth of your company?
  • What advice do you have for civil engineers getting into the leadership part of a civil engineering company?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to Grow a Civil Engineering Company:

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Filed Under: Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: Brian Barker, business owner, civil engineer, Civil Engineering Company, Civil Engineers, Engineering Firms, Grow a Civil Engineering Company, growth of your company, Lead by Example, Leadership, leadership role, professional organizations, retain the right people, team members, technical workload

Starting an Engineering Firm: A Total Guide

November 11, 2019 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Jim Hughes

Starting an Engineering FirmThere are many reasons why a lot of engineers choose to start up their own firm. Basically, you get to be the boss, you get to decide which projects to take, and you get to pursue your engineering passions. And if you nail the right strategy, there are no limits to your income potential. However, starting an engineering firm is not easy. In fact, 90% of startups fail.

Becoming your own boss entails a lot of responsibilities. You have to take care of everything—from raising funds to hiring people and promoting your firm. And if you don’t deliver as intended, you’ll lose clients.

There’s a lot at stake the moment you quit your 9-to-5 job and decide to start up your own firm. To increase your chances of success, follow these guidelines:

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TCEP 126: Starting A Civil Engineering Firm

September 11, 2019 By EMI

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Starting A Civil Engineering Firm

In episode 126 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be talking with Dax Hoff, PE who is the founder and owner of Dax Consulting. Dax outlines the process of starting a civil engineering firm and also covers some of the aspects of building an engineering business including finding new business and hiring the right people.

Engineering Quotes:

Starting A Civil Engineering Firm

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dax:

  • Tell us about your background and career journey and how you got to where you are today.
  • Take us through your thought process of deciding on starting a civil engineering firm.
  • Did you always feel that you wanted to become a business owner?
  • What are some of the benefits to starting a civil engineering firm?
  • What are some of the risks in starting your own business?
  • How do you bring in new business when starting and growing a civil engineering firm?
  • Talk to us about the process of hiring engineering staff?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Starting A Civil Engineering Firm:

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Filed Under: Business/Entrepreneurship, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: business owner, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Firm, civil engineering work, financial situation, Flexibility, hiring people, Hiring the right people, income, making decisions, network, positive points, recession, relationships, risks, starting a business, Starting A Civil Engineering Firm

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