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TCEP 125: The Design Build Project Delivery Process and Why It Will Continue to Become More Popular

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Design Build

In episode 125 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is our second episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I will be talking to Mary Lang, P.E., P.P., LEED GA, who is a principal at Yu & Associates. Mary will discuss design build and what civil engineers should know about this delivery process, which while it has been around for a while, continues to become more and more popular.

Engineering Quotes:

Design Build

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mary:

  • What advice can you give some of the younger female engineers out there?
  • Tell us about the time you took a break in your career to raise your children?
  • What is Design Build?
  • What are the benefits and risks of using this delivery process from the engineer’s perspective?
  • Do you see Design Build becoming more popular moving forward?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Design Build:

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TCEP 123: Women in Civil Engineering – Inclusion, Diversity, and STEM Oh My!

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Inclusion and Diversity

In episode 123 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Monica Morales, PE, ENV SP who is a water engineer for Jacobs in their Los Angeles office. This is the first episode in a special series we are publishing entitled Women in Civil Engineering. In this episode, we will focus on the importance of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Monica also discusses sustainability through STEM Outreach and the importance of women in engineering.

Engineering Quotes:

inclusion and diversity

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Monica:

  • What does it mean to be a statistically improbable engineer, like yourself?
  • Tell us more about the statistics for the United States in terms of diversity in engineering and civil engineering?
  • Talk to us about the importance of inclusion and diversity?
  • What can we do to help more under-served students to pursue STEM careers?
  • Why do you think it is important for engineering employers to diversify their leadership?
  • How do you make STEM activities fun for students?
  • Tell us more about drawing girls into STEM specifically?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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