Relationship Capital: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

This is a guests blog by Jese H. Vance, P.E. When most people think about capital for their business, they think about investors, loans, equity, etc., that is used to pay for day-to-day operations or future growth. Even though every business needs capital to thrive, I would argue that building “relationship capital” is equally as […]

Thinking Like an Owner in Your Civil Engineering Projects

This is a guest blog by Nick Heim, P.E. Our civil engineering careers revolve around project work. We or our firms tend to be solicited by a client, and perform professional services based on some end goal that the owner establishes. We run calculations, create models and drawings, and package everything up that eventually makes […]

Using Alternate Delivery Methods to Deliver Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 193

Alternate Delivery Methods

In this episode, I talk to Steve Long, P.E., a senior engineer with Freese and Nichols, Inc., who currently serves as the Program Manager for the North Texas Municipal Water District’s Bois d’Arc Lake Program. He discusses alternate delivery methods for the Bois d’Arc Lake Program and how one of these methods helped his client […]

The Importance of Geological Engineering in Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 183

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Christina Tipp, PG, CEG, a professional geologist, and Jason Island, P.E., QSP/D, a senior civil engineer, both from SHN, about the crossover between geological engineering and civil engineering, and how and when you need to get geological engineers involved in your civil engineering projects. […]

Three Tips to Drive Innovation in Your Civil Engineering Firm

This is a guest blog by Nick Heim, P.E. As technology continues to move forward at a breakneck pace, so do the speed of civil engineering projects. Clients are expecting their consultants to complete projects faster today AND provide more value for the fee being paid. One of the ways that civil engineering firms can […]

Management Skills that Civil Engineers Should Build – Ep 098

Management Skills

In episode 98 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Ben Walpole, a writer and editor for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) strategic communications team. We will talk about a few very important management skills that civil engineers should build in order to increase their effectiveness as civil engineering managers. Engineering Quotes: […]

How to Communicate Effectively on Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 074

Civil Engineering Projects

In episode 074 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Steve Soldati, PE about how to communicate effectively on civil engineering projects. Here are some of the questions I ask Steve about communicating effectively on civil engineering projects : Why is communication important for engineering professionals? What are some things you have done to improve your […]