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TEQC 18: Quality Assurance vs Quality Control: What’s the Difference?

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quality assuranceIn this episode, I talk about the differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and how management and expectations play their role in defining these terms at your firm.

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TEQC 009: Quality Control in Engineering: Transitioning From Design to Construction

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From Design to ConstructionIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I talk to Sharon Day, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate at GWWO Architects, about quality control in the construction phase of a project, and more specifically about planning in the design phase. We also talk about communication and how transitioning from design to construction is so important.

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From Design to Construction

From Design to Construction

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Sharon:

  • When you get a new project that is approaching the design finish line, what are you looking for as you begin to dive into the project?
  • When do you typically get involved in the project? How much input do you have in the design phase?
  • What advice do you have for our listeners who are thinking of starting their career to transitioning into a role similar to yours?
  • What advice do you have for the redesign of Requests for Information (RFIs) that require redesign due to a conflict or issue found during construction?
  • How do you ensure the work is performed to the expectation of the specification?
  • How is working with consultants across a variety of firms different?
  • What types of training and continuing education did you find to be the most beneficial to you in your career?

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TEQC 008: The Relationship Between Architecture and Engineering

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Architecture and EngineeringIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Karen Burlingame, AIA, LEED AP, Principal at Grimm + Parker Architects, about quality control and how architecture and engineering interact and influence each other.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Karen:

  • What types of systems or standards have you established for quality control?
  • What technology are you using across your team to assist with quality control?
  • What are some of the things you do when you hire new staff to incorporate them into your quality control process?
  • What are some of the keys to your and your firm’s success?
  • What advice do you have for our listeners out there who are thinking of starting a career similar to yours?

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TEQC 006: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 5: TWEAK

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TweakIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fifth and final aspect of this framework, which is known as TWEAK (debriefing).

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TEQC 004: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 3: Evaluate

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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I review a 5-Part Framework for Quality Control AND discuss the third part of this framework, which is the Evaluate step.

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TGEP 47: Recent Developments in Cast-in-Place Piles and Ground Improvement Techniques

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Cast-in-Place PilesIn this episode, I talk to Morgan NeSmith, P.E., D.GE, award-winning Director of Engineering at Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc., about some of the recent developments in cast-in-place piles and ground improvement.

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Cast-in-Place Piles

Cast-in-Place Piles

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TEQC 003: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 2: Review

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ReviewIn this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I give an overview of a Five-Part Framework for Quality Control and discuss the second part of this framework in detail, which is known as Review.

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TEQC 002: A Framework for Quality Control for Engineering Professionals | Part 1: Gather

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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I talk about a five-part framework for quality control for engineering professionals and discuss the first part of this framework, known as Gather.

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TEQC 001: The Engineering Quality Control Podcast – How It Will Help You in Your Career

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Engineering Quality ControlIn this very first episode of The Engineering Quality Control Podcast, I introduce the show, host, and goals for making this podcast extremely useful to you, because we know your time is valuable and we want this show to be worth tuning in for you.

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Engineering Quality Control

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3 Essential Skills for Engineers to Become Proficient at Selling

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This is a guest post by Tiffani Teachey

Become Proficient at SellingMany engineers are incredibly smart, skilled people who can figure out how things work and fix them when they break down. A well-spoken engineer can sell their products or services like nobody’s business. It doesn’t matter if they are pitching an idea or defending the work they’ve done on behalf of their company in front of clients and investors. Unfortunately, not all engineers know how to sell themselves or their ideas well enough for them to succeed in business today. I want to help change that with these three essential sales skills engineers should have if they want their product/idea/service bought by consumers today and to become proficient at selling. 

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