In this episode, I talk with Andy Platz, PE, who is the CEO and President at Mead & Hunt. Andy talks about his career journey of how he went from being a fresh graduate to a CEO of a company. He provides some great crisis management tips to civil engineers and also gives very actionable […] The post Tips for Civil Engineers on Crisis Management and Becoming Confident Leaders – Ep 141 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 08, 2020•41 min
In this episode, we focus on a topic that is on everyone’s minds — the coronavirus and how it should be a wake-up call to civil engineers. And we’re discussing this with Michael Paddock, PE, PS, a licensed civil engineer and surveyor. Twenty years ago, Mike was told he had three to six months to […] The post A Near Death Experience, the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and How Civil Engineers Can Help Reduce the Spread of Pandemics – Ep 140 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 25, 2020•43 min
In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Peyton Gibson, EIT, ENV SP, a civil engineer who works for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the Board of Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment. She also serves as the ASCE Colorado’s Infrastructure Report Card Chair, […] The post What Goes Into Developing the ASCE Report Card for America’s Infrastructure? – Ep 139 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 11, 2020•31 min
In this episode, I talk to Steve Soldati, P.E., the Regional Sales Manager at Aegion Corporation. Steve was previously seen on episode 74 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, where he discussed effective communication strategies. In today’s episode, he will discuss emerging renewal technologies for pressurized pipelines, which can be very applicable to today’s world of […] The post Pipeline Infrastructure – Emerging Renewal Technologies for Pressurized Pipelines – Ep 138 appeared first on Engineeri...
Feb 26, 2020•37 min
In this episode, I talk to Ann Tomalavage, PE, PMP, LEED AP, a licensed professional engineer who has spent the last 20+ years training engineering professionals on how to become great project managers. Ann talks about some of the key points to becoming a successful project manager, and she also discusses the role of project […] The post The Role of Project Management in Consulting Engineering – Ep 137 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 12, 2020•42 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you three actions that you can use to network effectively and build relationships. The post How to Network Effectively as a Civil Engineer — Even as an Introvert – Ep 136 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Jan 29, 2020•14 min
Effective communication is key to becoming a successful engineering manager. Being able to communicate effectively teaches you to listen to your clients and other disciplines, and also helps you to understand more about the needs of projects. The post Effective Communication Is Key With People at All Levels in Civil Engineering – Ep 135 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 15, 2020•34 min
Take ownership of your career and never assume that others will push your career forward. At the end of the day, you are the only person who can drive things forward. The post A Young Female Civil Engineering CEO Shares Her Story – Ep 134 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Jan 06, 2020•44 min
In episode 133 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to civil engineer Miranda Patton, a business development director at MNS Engineers. We talk about growing the engineering workforce, women in leadership, community services, STEM education, and the future of public infrastructure in America. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Miranda: […] The post Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer – Ep 133 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 18, 2019•37 min
When we talk about decoupling the water-energy nexus, we are referring to a basic inter-dependency between water and energy resources. It is really important to decouple the water; otherwise, the way in which you produce energy will suffer. The post Renewable Energy and Decoupling the Water-Energy Nexus – Ep 132 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 04, 2019•35 min
Even though there are plenty of challenges faced in the world of engineering, women in engineering can definitely be beneficial by getting involved in a world-changing civil engineering project. The post Working on a World-Changing Civil Engineering Project – Ep 131 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Nov 20, 2019•33 min
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast we go to Hawaii to visit Coffman Engineers and talk to Jami Hirota about the impact that major career decisions and transitions as a civil engineer can have on your career. The post Dealing with Major Career Decisions and Transitions as a Civil Engineer – Ep 130 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 06, 2019•35 min
Most people think that the president of the company has the most glamorous title, but it is a lot of responsibility to run a business. Business owners are in it for the long run and they need to keep their ultimate goal in sight at all times. The post Two Civil Engineering Presidents on the Steps They Took to Success – Ep 129 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 23, 2019•36 min
In episode 128 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is our third episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I visit with Michelle Briehof, P.E. who is a project manager at Maser Consulting. Michelle talks about some of the non-technical aspects and actions you can take as a civil engineering professional to build confidence and […] The post Becoming a Well Rounded Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 128 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 09, 2019•35 min
A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical product or process or system that bridges together the physical world and the digital world. It does not only involve the geometric or physical replica in a digital world. It also includes engineering technology which allows you to understand and model the performance of the infrastructure as well. The post Digital Twins for Digital Cities – Ep 127 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 25, 2019•41 min
It is a big step to open a firm and there is a lot of risk involved, however once you have done it for a while and you’ve had success, you will not want to go back. The post Starting A Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 126 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Sep 11, 2019•40 min
Design Build contracts are only just beginning to become the contract of the day. We all still need to learn how to do the contracts better. Not all projects are suited for design build but there are projects out there that are complex in nature and that needs a collaborative design. The post The Design Build Project Delivery Process and Why It Will Continue to Become More Popular – Ep 125 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 28, 2019•35 min
If you are not going to be smart and are not known to be using smart technology, businesses and people are not going to live in those cities. Smart cities are going to attract the best and the brightest, whether it is residence, or whether it is businesses. The post Technology, Innovation, and Smart Cities – What Civil Engineers Need to Know – Ep 124 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 14, 2019•46 min
In this Civil Engineering Podcast episode, I speak with Monica Morales, PE, ENV SP who is a water engineer for Jacobs about the importance of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Monica also discusses sustainability through STEM Outreach and the importance of women in engineering. The post Women in Civil Engineering – Inclusion, Diversity, and STEM Oh My! – Ep 123 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 31, 2019•52 min
Working fast often leads to making many mistakes which can be catastrophic in the civil engineering world, but what if you could work faster, but also smarter? If you can do this, you will be setting yourself up for major success. The post How to Work Faster but Also Work Smarter as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 122 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 17, 2019•22 min
As a manager, you have to understand what the goals of a project are, consistently reinforce obtaining those goals, and achieve success through reinforcement of the vision of the projects, goals and successes. The post From Engineer to CEO and Everything In-Between – Ep 121 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Jul 03, 2019•41 min
In episode 120 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, you are going to hear interviews from my recent visit to the ASCE SEI Structural Engineering Institute Congress. We will talk about technical topics for structural engineering as well as personal development and effective communication skills for engineers The post The State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 2 – Ep 120 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 19, 2019•50 min
John M. Keller PE, PMP, Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority talks about the differences between working in the public sector versus private sector. The post Working in the Public Sector Versus Private Sector for Civil Engineering Professionals – Ep 119 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Jun 05, 2019•43 min
In this Civil Engineering Podcast, I visit with Karen Morgan, P.E. who is the owner and founder of the AEC Proposal Institute. We talk about what information Civil Engineers need to seek up-front for proposal writing success. Karen discusses 5 specific points that you can use as a checklist to ensure you create winning proposals. The post Information Civil Engineers Should Seek Up-Front for Proposal Writing Success – Ep 118 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 22, 2019•37 min
As a Civil Engineering, you are going to get in front of an audience at some point in your career. Staying calm, cool, and collected in these situations, will often time keep the audience calm as well. The post The Importance of Staying Calm, Cool, and Collected as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 117 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 08, 2019•42 min
If engineers can adopt the business of engineering mindset it can really change their future success and the way they do engineering. The post The Business of Engineering: A New Mindset for the Engineer of the Future – Ep 116 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute .
Apr 24, 2019•27 min
In episode 115 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Stephanie Buckingham, APTD, PHR, an Associate Professional in Talent Development and part of Freese and Nichols’ Organizational Development about dealing with difficult people on your engineering projects. The post A Rational Approach to Dealing with Difficult People on Your Engineering Projects – Ep 115 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 10, 2019•36 min
In episode 114 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Scott Harrigan, who is the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Pilot at Harkin Aerial about the use of drones in civil engineering and specifically what civil engineering firms need to know about providing drone services for themselves or hiring outside firms to do so. Engineering […] The post What Civil Engineering Firms Need to Know About Providing Drone Services or Hiring Firms to Do So – Ep 114 appeared first on Engineering Management Instit...
Mar 27, 2019•35 min
In episode 113 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Gina Rock who is the Program Delivery Manager at Jacobs. We talk about her career journey from the circus to Disney’s longest flying Tinker Bell (yes she was Tinker Bell) and then into the world of engineering. What I love about this episode is […] The post How I Went from Tinker Bell into Disaster Recovery – Ep 113 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 13, 2019•45 min
In episode 112 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I’m taking you with me to the offices of Louis Berger where I will be speaking with the Department Manager, Muzamil Husain, PE. We talk about the importance of managing mega civil engineering projects and how to stay calm during stressful situations. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […] The post Managing Mega Civil Engineering Projects and Staying Calm in the Process – Ep 112 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 27, 2019•38 min
