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In this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book called “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life,” […] The post Women in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success – Ep 213 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Emory Lee, AICP, ENV SP, MCIP-I, WEDG, Climate Adaptation & Resilience Lead for Ramboll Group A/S in New York about climate adaptation and resilience in engineering and some of the potential jobs or roles there are within climate adaptation. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post How Climate Adaptation and Resilience Connect to Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 212 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice, and organize resources and knowledge.  Tips to Be Successful […] The post How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job – Ep 211 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Matthew Low, P.E., Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., about challenges and opportunities in the civil engineering workforce, and how engineers can overcome these challenges to excel in their careers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What does career progression in […] The post The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities – Ep 210 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, CONSOR Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm. Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask […] The post 3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 209 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Will Schnier, P.E., Chief Marketing Officer at WGI, about marketing strategies for AEC firms, and how you can market your company the right way. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Will: Why is marketing important for both small and large engineering firms? For someone new […] The post How AEC Firms Can Market Their Companies: The Right Way – Ep 208 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Rory San Miguel, co-founder and CEO at Propeller Aero, about how using advanced technology in civil engineering projects can increase the success of a project. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rory: What are some of the civil construction case studies that Propeller Aero has […] The post How Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering Projects Can Increase the Success of a Project – Ep 207 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff. P.E., owner at Lozanoff Consulting Services, LLC about invoicing in engineering firms, write-offs, and how these two actions can affect the project profitability of a consulting engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike: Why do you think invoicing is a necessity […] The post Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability – Ep 206 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 Becoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge) – Ep 205 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 The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering – Ep 204 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 BIM for Civil Engineers: A 4-Step Process for Project Success – Ep 203 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 How Civil Engineering Companies Can Support Employee Career Advancement – Ep 202 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 All You Need to Know About Forensic Engineering – Ep 201 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 The Effective Engineering Client: Why It Matters for Engineering Firms – Ep 200 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 Growing a Civil Engineering Firm: With a People-First Approach – Ep 199 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 The American Dream: Building a Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 198 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 The Latest Surveying Trends That Civil Engineers Should Be Aware Of – Ep 197 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 Seven Steps to Get the Most Out of a Mentoring Relationship – Ep 196 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 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How It Will Affect Civil Engineers – Ep 195 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 Civil Engineering Expert or Jack-of-All-Trades? – Ep 194 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.