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TSEC 58: Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering

August 19, 2021 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Annie Kao, PE, Vice President of Engineering at Simpson Strong-Tie about innovation and product testing in engineering and why seismic retrofitting is so important in structural engineering.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Annie in This Episode:

  • What would you say makes a good engineering leader?
  • What is your involvement in the research and development sector of Simpson Strong-Tie?
  • You are also responsible for innovation across all product lines at Simpson Strong-Tie. What does that entail?
  • Can you tell us more about the product testing and training that is done at Simpson?
  • What are some of the latest advancements in construction technology that have a direct impact on the structural engineering industry?
  • Why is seismic retrofitting important in structural engineering?
  • What advice can you give young students out there that might consider pursuing a career in the engineering industry?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: Annie Kao, construction technology, Engineering, engineering industry, good engineering leader, good engineering manager, innovation, latest advancements, Product Testing, research and development, seismic retrofitting, Structural engineering, Structural Engineering Industry, structural engineers, Testing products

How to Increase the Efficiency of Your Construction Project

September 19, 2018 By EMI

How to Increase the Efficiency of Your Construction Project is a guest post by Holly Welles

Construction ProjectConstruction project efficiency has become a problem over the last 50 years. In spite of advances in construction technology, project efficiency has dropped by nearly half, which leaves jobs undone for years after their projected completion date. Construction holds the title of the industry that has the lowest productivity gains of any comparable sector, leaving many people to wonder what could have slowed down the workflow so much. Despite all of this, there are some things that project managers can do to increase the efficiency of their construction projects.

Be Proactive, Not Reactive

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Filed Under: Blog, Project Management Tagged With: Be Prepared, communication, Construction Project, construction technology, equipment, Equipment downtime, Holly Welles, Maintenance, management, Project Managers, workflow

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