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In this episode, I talk with Keith E. Kesner, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. (IL, HI), project director at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, about the intersection of project management and the field of existing structures, including the challenges, trends, and future directions of engineering repair and rehabilitation practice in the next five to 10 years.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here***
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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Keith:
- How did you accumulate 30 years of experience working with existing structures?
- How important do you think internships are for shaping a career, and what advice would you give students looking to make the most of internship opportunities in today’s competitive job market?
- What are the typical reasons, from a project management standpoint, for initiating repairs and rehabilitation in existing structures?
- Can you discuss the changes you’ve observed in your career regarding existing structures?
- What do you think about artificial intelligence entering civil engineering, particularly with new surveying and damage assessment methods like using AI in roadway surveys?
- Given the upcoming release of new documents from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), how do you anticipate these changes will impact the management of projects in your field?
- Looking ahead five to 10 years, can you share more insights on where you see the repair and rehabilitation practice in your industry going?
- What gets you excited about structural engineering?
- What about dealing with asset management planning, project management, and cost management in revolutionizing a whole city’s infrastructure intrigues you the most?
- What advice would you offer to engineers engaged in repair and rehabilitation projects, whether they’re just starting their careers or have a decade of experience, on how to begin, sustain, and advance in this field?
