Prioritizing Sustainability in Complex Projects – Ep 094
Prioritizing sustainability initiatives is crucial in complex projects to ensure efficiency and avoid unnecessary delays. This episode discusses practical approaches project managers can apply to balance competing priorities while advancing sustainability goals. Listeners will gain insights on building effective teams and managing challenges that impact project success.
Effective Team Dynamics in Infrastructure Projects – Ep 303
Team dynamics infrastructure plays a critical role in the success of major infrastructure projects by fostering collaboration and innovation among stakeholders. This episode delves into strategies for creating a one-team shared success mindset that drives project delivery and stakeholder alignment. Learn how to overcome common team challenges to achieve lasting outcomes in complex construction environments.
How Early Energy Modeling Prevents Oversizing and Costly Mistakes – Ep 088
In this episode, I talk with Matthew Duffy, Vice President of IESVE Sales North America East at IES Ltd., about how early energy modeling shapes smarter project decisions. We explore how 3D simulation helps right-size HVAC systems, connect sustainability goals with budget realities, and give project managers powerful tools to lead with clarity and confidence. […]
Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability – Ep 206
In this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff. P.E., owner at Lozanoff Consulting Services, LLC about invoicing in engineering firms, write-offs, and how these two actions can affect the project profitability of a consulting engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike:
Practical Project Management Solutions for Geotechnical Engineers – Ep 025
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., MBA, P.E., the founder and President of V2C Strategists LLC, about practical project management solutions for geotechnical engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Antonio in This Episode:
Scope Creep: A Common Project Management Pitfall That Can Be Reduced by Taking Three Actions
Project scope creep is defined as an unwanted event when the original project scope expands with additional features and functionality without the corresponding adjustments to time, budget, or other project resources. In providing coaching and training services to many engineering companies, I have found that project scope creep is not only one of the biggest […]
Fostering Innovation on Major Infrastructure Projects – Ep 165
In this episode, I talk to Milos Vasiljevic, PE, Program Manager at HDR, about fostering innovation on major infrastructure projects, and I mean mega projects. Milos has worked on some really interesting projects and will discuss some of the details and benefits of working on these megaprojects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]
How to Effectively Measure Business Growth in Your Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 164
In this episode, which is the first episode in our new Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Gordon Greene, P.E., of Patel, Greene & Associates about how to effectively measure business growth and the use of standing operating procedures in the business world. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Gordon: Why […]
2 Steps to Setting Goals for Changing Your Engineering Career in 2021
STEP 1: Identify the Outcomes You Want to Create or Contribute To Align your mission with a company’s mission that motivates you. It is tough to come up with innovative ideas by yourself, especially if you are starting to set new goals or changing your engineering career and you do not know where to start. […]
Learning and Development: Understanding People Starts With Understanding Yourself – Ep 155
In this episode, I talk to Gil Hantzsch, P.E., FACEC, the CEO at MSA Professional Services, Inc., about his career journey of becoming a CEO. He provides some great learning and development advice throughout the episode, which makes it one of my favorites. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Gil: How […]