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Stan Caldwell

TSEC 23: 5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers

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In episode 23 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a Structural Engineering Consultant who provides structural engineering consultation, primarily with respect to construction litigation. This is the second of a two-episode series. In the previous episode, Stan provided five tips for young structural engineers and in this episode, Stan will give us five tips for structural engineering managers which can help them strive to become the best managers in their field.

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

  • What led to the development of this sister article that you wrote for STRUCTURE magazine, “Your Top 5 Tips for Engineering Managers,” and how did you get those?
  • Do the tips for structural engineering managers complement any tips for young engineers?
  • What is the first step that someone can take to get closer to achieving a prime professional role on a project?
  • Your second tip for managers is “Stay in your lane.” What do you mean by that?
  • Why should structural engineers embrace construction?
  • Why do you specifically advocate that structural engineering managers should champion the idea of cherishing their people?
  • The last of your five tips is to make a profit. Could you go into that?
  • How do we, as a community, get opportunities where we can create a profit for our internal team by working with other firms?

Here Are 5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers:

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TSEC 20: 5 Tips for Structural Engineers: Become the Best Version of Yourself

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In episode 20 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a structural engineering consultant who primarily consults on construction litigation. After almost 50 years of managing and mentoring dozens of young structural engineers, Stan has seen firsthand the various struggles that engineers face in building successful careers. This is the first of a two-episode series in which Stan provides 5 tips for structural engineers that will help them to succeed in this high-liability profession. The next episode with Stan will focus on five tips for structural engineering managers.

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

  • What led to the development of your Five Tips for Young Engineers?
  • What do you mean by “Mind the Gap”?
  • Your second tip for young structural engineers is to “Ensure Stability.” What does that mean?
  • You mention that one should deliberately avoid their computer until after they have manually designed their structure. How can this be? 
  • What do you mean by “Be a Sponge”? Is that related to learning?
  • What do you mean by “Own Your Work”?

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