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In this episode, I talk to Stu Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, about how using basic brain knowledge to be more creative and innovative can help engineers become a better version of themselves. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Stu: What is your book, “Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers,” […] The post TCEP 205: Becoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge) appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Matt Reuer, P.E., Manager of Engineering Controls at Kiewit Engineering Group about project controls, what they are, why they are important in civil engineering, and what the benefits are of project controls. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: How […] The post TCEP 204: The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Dustin Williams, CEO, and co-founder of Remote Optix, and founder of Flywheel AEC, about BIM for civil engineers and how it is used in civil engineering projects. He also tells us about a specific 4-step process his company utilizes on BIM projects to ensure project success. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post TCEP 203: BIM for Civil Engineers: A 4-Step Process for Project Success appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Keith Hall, P.E., PTOE, LEED-AP, the Principal Associate and Traffic Engineering Department Manager with Colliers Engineering & Design about how civil engineering firms can encourage and support employee career advancement at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Keith: What are the various credentials/certifications […] The post TCEP 202: How Civil Engineering Companies Can Support Employee Career Advancement appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Heidi Klein, MCE, PE, a Project Manager of Forensics at Vertex, about forensic engineering, what it is, the kind of work it includes, and the roles forensic engineers play when working on a case. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask […] The post TCEP 201: All You Need to Know About Forensic Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with David Skuodas, P.E., CFM, LEED AP, Director of Design, Construction, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District and author of the recently published book, The Effective Client: Why Being a Good Client is Smart Business in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries, about […] The post TCEP 200: The Effective Engineering Client: Why It Matters for Engineering Firms appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Walfrido Pevida, P.E., the Founder and Chief Engineer at Pevida Highway Designers, LLC about growing a civil engineering firm, the importance of a company’s vision and mission, and the roles people play when building a business. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Walfrido: How important […] The post TCEP 199: Growing a Civil Engineering Firm: With a People-First Approach appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Marc Sandhu, P.E., President of ARS Engineers, Inc. about the recent passing of his father, the founder of ARS Engineers Inc. (ARS), and how he is continuing his father’s legacy of the living the American dream. He also talks about some of the things […] The post TCEP 198: The American Dream: Building a Civil Engineering Firm appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Joey C Wilson II, PE, RLS, President and CEO at Wilson & Associates about the relationship between civil engineering and surveying and discuss some of the latest surveying trends out there, like enhanced drones, LIDAR, and Visual Design Construction (VDC). Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post TCEP 197: The Latest Surveying Trends That Civil Engineers Should Be Aware Of appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk about what a mentoring relationship should look like by providing you with seven steps that you can take to get the most out of a mentoring relationship. Here Are Seven Steps to Get the Most Out of a Mentoring Relationship: 1. Hold a Kick-Off Meeting […] The post TCEP 196: Seven Steps to Get the Most Out of a Mentoring Relationship appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Dennis D. Truax, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE, F.NSPE, F.ASCE, the 2022 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the professor emeritus of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University about the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and […] The post TCEP 195: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How It Will Affect Civil Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I answer a question that I get asked often about whether it is better to be a civil engineering expert or generally knowledgeable in multiple disciplines. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode: In the world of civil engineering, there are many different disciplines, like transportation, geotechnical, site civil, and […] The post TCEP 194: Civil Engineering Expert or Jack-of-All-Trades? appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Steve Long, P.E., a senior engineer with Freese and Nichols, Inc., who currently serves as the Program Manager for the North Texas Municipal Water District’s Bois d’Arc Lake Program. He discusses alternate delivery methods for the Bois d’Arc Lake Program and how one of these methods helped his client […] The post TCEP 193: Using Alternate Delivery Methods to Deliver Civil Engineering Projects appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Kevin Brown Jr., P.E., a construction manager at Urban Engineers, about how outreach and mentorship can lead to a more diverse industry. He also discusses some of the challenges faced when connecting with youth in communities, and provides some great advice for engineers who would be interested in serving […] The post TCEP 192: How Outreach and Mentorship Can Lead to a More Diverse Engineering Industry appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Matt Handal, a proposal expert and author of the book called “Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home on Time,” about proposal writing for engineers. He share some great tips that you can use as a working engineer to get better at this process. Engineering Quotes: […] The post TCEP 191: What Civil Engineers Need to Know About Proposal Writing appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this ‘episode, I talk to Gabe Lett, FSMPS, CPSM, LPC, author of THE AEC PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDEBOOK, and a marketing guru in the AEC industry that helps civil engineers find the right clients and projects for the maximum mutual benefit. In the episode, we talk about marketing and business development for civil engineers and why […] The post TCEP 190: Marketing and Business Development Strategies for Civil Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Denise Carter, P.E., the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc (GPI). Denise leads and implements business strategy across the entire organization, integrating GPI operations and services to optimize staff, organizational development, and growth opportunities. In this episode, Denise […] The post TCEP 189: How to Build Confidence as an Engineering Leader appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we talk with two engineers from Alaska that decided to start their own firm and really focused on people development within their firm. They are Garret K. Gladsjo, P.E.and Lucas Chambers, P.E., co-owners and principal engineers at proHNS LLC. We talk about how investing in your staff […] The post TCEP 188: Why People Development Is Important When Growing a Civil Engineering Firm appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Jamie Graham, P.E., PTOE, Traffic and Transportation Department Manager at Carroll Engineering Corporation, about project development plans and how they can set your projects up for success. Jamie also talks about the skills he looks for in project engineers when he is building a team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post TCEP 187: Project Development Plans: Ensuring Project Success appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Ryan Getz, P.E, Managing Partner at WGA Consulting Engineers, about how he grew his civil engineering firm from seven to 50 people, and the role that your staff plays in building a business. Ryan also gets into the importance of reinventing yourself and how […] The post TCEP 186: The Secret to Building a Not So Average Civil Engineering Firm appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.