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TCEP 201: All You Need to Know About Forensic Engineering

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Forensic EngineeringIn this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Heidi Klein, MCE, PE, a Project Manager of Forensics at Vertex, about forensic engineering, what it is, the kind of work it includes, and the roles forensic engineers play when working on a case.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Heidi:

  1. What is forensic engineering and when would someone contact a forensic engineer?
  2. What kind of evidence do forensic engineers collect?
  3. Do forensic engineers need to testify in court?
  4. What does a career in forensic engineering look like?
  5. How can civil engineers in the construction industry help to make investigations easier for forensic engineers?
  6. How do you deal with performance-based design investigations?
  7. What advice can you provide to engineers considering a career in forensic engineering?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Forensic Engineering:

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TCEP 173: How to Build a Vision-Driven Civil Engineering Company

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In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, that is part of our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Rene Portieles II, P.E., the Chief Executive Officer of Epic Forensics & Engineering, Inc. about his journey of starting an engineering company and how today, they are building a vision-driven civil engineering company around one very important theme. Stick around until the end to hear some of the great advice Rene gives, not just to grow a company, but also to grow as an engineering professional.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rene:

  • Tell us more about your family history, and history in contracting and how that has been valuable in what you are doing today?
  • What is forensic engineering?
  • What does a mission/vision statement mean to you in terms of growing a civil engineering firm, and how do you utilize it at Epic Forensics & Engineering?
  • How do you share your mission/vision with the company?
  • How big is Epic Forensics & Engineering?
  • What are some of the typical problems you see in engineering firms when they are trying to grow or scale a company?
  • How do you find, develop, and retain the right people in your firm?
  • What advice can you give civil engineers out there who are trying to grow their companies?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Building a Vision-Driven Civil Engineering Company:

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TSEC 47: Reducing the Likelihood of Structural Failures

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In this episode, we talk to Ross J. Smith, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, principal at WJE (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.) about steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of structural failures.

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structural failures

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ross:

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