In episode 51 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview June R. Jewell, CPA, a business management consultant to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry on finding the lost dollars in your Civil Engineering Firm. Some of the points June discusses will immediately help you to enhance your business development skills and increase profits. Here […] The post Finding the Lost Dollars in Your Civil Engineering Firm with June Jewell – Ep 051 appeared first on Engineering Mana...
Feb 15, 2017•39 min
In episode 50 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we have prepared a special compilation episode to reinforce some of the career tips given in the first 50 episodes of The Civil Engineering Podcast (wow — can’t believe we’re at 50). Engineering Quotes Here are the key points discussed in the compilation episode: Communication is key in […] The post The Civil Engineering Compilation Episode – Ep 050 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 01, 2017•49 min
In episode 049 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM, M.ASCE on using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for both asset and engineering Management. Mr. Cely is the instructor of the ASCE guided online course: The Foundation for using GIS for Infrastructure Asset Management. Here are some of the questions/topics I discuss […] The post Using GIS for both Asset and Engineering Management – Ep 049 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 18, 2017•35 min
In episode 048 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, part one of our Seller-Doer series, I interview Jim Rogers of The Seller-Doer Academy for Civil Engineers on how to generate leads using the RLOCK approach (Recognition, Leads, Opportunities, Close, Keep). In this episode, we focus on the L in R-LOCK, representing Leads and explain how to […] The post Seller-Doer Series – How to Generate Leads as a Civil Engineer – Ep 048 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 04, 2017•39 min
In episode 047 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview one of our listeners, a young civil engineer named Joshua about a problem he is facing in regards to transitioning into the civil engineering industry and we also talk about how to remain billable as a young civil engineer. Here are some of the questions […] The post Keeping Young Civil Engineers Billable – Ep 047 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 21, 2016•35 min
In episode 046 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to discuss an excerpt from John Lowe’s book entitled A Guide to Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts. The excerpt, which was discussed with the author’s permission, focuses on helpful strategies for effectively planning, executing and following up on engineering project meetings. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post How to Run and Document Effective Project Meetings for Civil Engineers – Ep 046 appeared firs...
Dec 07, 2016•21 min
In episode 045 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Daniel P. Bigman, PhD on Ground Penetrating Radar in civil engineering also known as GPR. Daniel also answers some questions from our listeners on technical items and other issues they are facing with Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering. Here are some of the questions I […] The post Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering – Ep 045 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In episode 044 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Brett Hoffstadt, PMP about drones in civil engineering, how and why they are being used. We talk about the challenges, risks and concerns that go along with using drones in civil engineering. Here are some of the questions I ask Brett about drones in civil engineering: […] The post Drones in Civil Engineering – How and Why they can Help – Ep 044 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 09, 2016•36 min
In episode 043 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Bob Willard, a leading expert on quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability strategies. Here are some of the questions I ask Bob: How would you describe sustainability in your own words? Why is sustainability an advantage for corporations? Why don’t more companies try […] The post The Business Case for Sustainability-Related Initiatives – Ep 043 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 26, 2016•32 min
In episode 42 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will talk about the power and responsibility that comes with having your P.E. license (professional engineering license). Quotes to think about: Here are 5 key points on why obtaining your PE license is important Credibility In the architecture, engineering and construction industry, your level of expertise and […] The post Warning to Civil Engineers – With a P.E. License Comes Great Responsibility – Ep 042 appeared first on Engineering Managemen...
Oct 12, 2016•24 min
In episode 041 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Daniel Hayes, PE about how to start out a new civil engineering job on the right foot. Here are some of the points Daniel reviewed in relation to starting a new civil engineering job: Resigning correctly and communicating effectively with your new company during the process. The […] The post Strategies for Starting A New Civil Engineering Job on the Right Foot – Ep 041 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 28, 2016•31 min
In episode 040 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview John Lowe author of A Guide to Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts – What Every Project Manager Needs to Know. During the episode, Johns outlines the top 10 items that civil engineering professionals should be aware of with respect to Engineering and Architectural Design […] The post 10 Tips Every Civil Engineer should Know about Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts – Ep 040 appe...
Sep 14, 2016•34 min
In episode 039 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we are going to talk about the path to partnership for civil engineers. We will play a recording of a panel from our Engineering Career Summit in New Orleans earlier this year, where you will hear 3 seasoned civil engineers discussing the path to partnership and the positives and […] The post The Path to Partnership from Experienced Civil Engineers – Ep 039 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 31, 2016•1 hr
In episode 038 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview A.J. Whitaker, PE, PLS who is building a civil engineering firm in a very unconventional way with remote staff. Here are some of the questions I ask A.J. : Expand on the operation side of your business and what made you go into the direction […] The post Building a Civil Engineering Firm in a Non-Traditional Way – Ep 038 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 17, 2016•39 min
In episode 037 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am share 10 specific strategies for providing stellar service to your civil engineering clients. Ths strategies in this episode are brought to you directly from civil engineers who commented on a discussion on this topic that I posted on LinkedIn. Quotes to think about: Here are 10 […] The post 10 Tips for Providing Stellar Service to your clients for Civil Engineers – Ep 037 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 03, 2016•21 min
In episode 036 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Rick DeLaGuardia about entrepreneurship in civil engineering. We will focus on his newest book called Engineer to Entrepreneur: Success Strategies to Manage Your Career and Start Your Own Firm. Here are some of the questions I ask Rick: What made you decide to write the […] The post Engineer to Entrepreneur: Success Strategies to Manage Your Career and Start Your Own Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 036 appeared first on Engineering Managem...
Jul 20, 2016•33 min
In episode 35 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Sam Lytle of Civil FX about the benefits of looking at civil engineering projects in 3D and how doing so can benefit you as a civil engineer. In the interview we talked a lot about how a quality 3D rendering of a civil project can […] The post The Benefits of Looking at an Infrastructure Project in 3D – Ep 035 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 06, 2016•35 min
In episode 034 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview my co host, Christian Knutson on protecting the environment through security and we also talk about how civil engineers can make a difference to it. Here are some of the questions I ask Chris: What is environmental security? What is included within this framework? Can […] The post Protecting the Environment Through Security: What Civil Engineers Should Know – Ep 034 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 22, 2016•32 min
Episode 33 of The Civil Engineering Podcast was recorded in Phoenix, Arizona, where I interviewed successful individuals at the Society of American Military Engineers (aka SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC). Here are some of the key points I discussed with ask Adam Hughes during JETC: Adam is a Civil Engineer in the […] The post Civil Engineering Interviews from the Society of American Military Engineers 2016 JETC – Ep 033 appeared first on Engineering Management Institut...
Jun 08, 2016•53 min
In episode 32 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Alexi Lambert, who has leadership and management experience as a U.S. Naval Officer, about Marketing for Civil Engineering Firms. She was enlisted in the Navy as an E5 (2010) as a university student and commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy (2013) and promoted to Lieutenant Junior […] The post Marketing for Civil Engineering Firms – Ep 032 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 25, 2016•31 min
In episode 031 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Richard Poulin, a resume writer and marketing professional with 12 years experience, as well as extensive skills in using LinkedIn for professional networking. Quotes to think about: Here are some tips on How to Build a Complete LinkedIn® Profile: Make sure your profile is 100 […] The post How to Use LinkedIn Effectively as a Civil Engineer – Ep 031 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 11, 2016•44 min
In episode 030 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Dan McNichol, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning journalist who recently created and completed a year long national media tour in a 1949 Hudson that advocated for the rebuilding of the nation’s vital civic systems with the tag: “America’s infrastructure is as old, rusty and […] The post Dan McNichol ‘s Journey Across the Nation Spotlights America’s Old Infrastructure – Ep 030 appeared first on Engineering Management ...
Apr 27, 2016•28 min
BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. In episode 029 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, my co-host Christian Knutson, PE interviews Ronan Collins who is an experienced Building Information Modeling Project Manager specializing in the production of detailed and accurate BIM models for the purpose of design and construction coordination. Here are some of the questions […] The post What is BIM and how to Maximize Its Potential as a Civil Engineer – Ep 029 appeared first on Engineering Manage...
Apr 13, 2016•40 min
In episode 028 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Christion Knutson, PE interviews Denise Nelson,PE – Vice President for Public Education at the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure and she discusses what the Envision Sustainability Professional certification is and how it compares and supplements the LEED certification. Here are some of the questions Knutson asks Nelson: What is the […] The post Becoming a Sustainability Professional to Further Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 028 appeared...
Apr 06, 2016•35 min
In episode 027 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Jim Rogers, author of Win More Work: How to Write Winning AEC Proposals. We define what a seller-doer is and also talk about the five stages on how to become a seller-doer as a civil engineer. Here are the key points from this episode: We define […] The post The 5 Stages to Becoming a Seller-Doer as a Civil Engineer – Ep 027 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 16, 2016•47 min
In episode 026 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson, PE interviews a successful attorney and mediator, Ken Strongman on the basics of mediation and dives in on a couple of items associated with preparation for mediation and what to expect during the mediation process as an engineer. Here are some of the questions asked […] The post How to Resolve Conflict In Civil Engineering Projects Through Mediation – Ep 026 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 02, 2016•28 min
In episode 025 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview the resume expert Richard Poulin, who has studied over hundreds of civil engineering resumes, and wrote the book Civil Engineer Resume Hacking. This episode is packed with insider tips on how you can make your civil engineering resume stand out and be successful in your […] The post Civil Engineering Resume Hacking with Resume Expert Richard Poulin – Ep 025 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 17, 2016•49 min
In episode 024 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Kristi Mirambell who shares her story on starting a civil engineering company during a rough time in her life. I also interview, at the same time, Ryan Hanemann, the co-founder of Audubon Companies on how his company supported Kristi in her decision to start a […] The post Starting a Civil Engineering Company with the Support of Your Previous Employer: A True Story – Ep 024 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 03, 2016•35 min
In episode 023 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, civil engineer and author Stu Walesh walks us through 5 points that every civil engineer should consider in setting clear, powerful goals and also provides us with some indications to help us see that we need goals or need to rejuvenate our current goals. Learn valuable goal […] The post oal Setting for Civil Engineers – A Whole Brained Approach with Author Stu Walesh – Ep 023 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 20, 2016•40 min
In episode 022 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Todd Hay, who has 23 years as a civil engineer working on multidisciplinary firms, talks about cross marketing, communicating effectively, working on proposals for multidisciplinary projects, and more. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Working Effectively on Multidisciplinary Projects as a Civil Engineer: […] The post Working Effectively on Multidisciplinary Projects as a Civil Engineer with Todd Hay of Pennoni Associates – ...
Jan 06, 2016•27 min
