In this episode, we talk to Malory Atkinson, CPSM, LEED GA, about how engineers can find flexibility in structural engineering and what company owners can do to retain staff at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Malory: What does flexibility in engineering mean for you? What are some of […] The post How Engineers Can Find Flexibility in Structural Engineering – Ep 081 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 07, 2022•47 min
In this episode, we talk to René Vignos, SE, a structural engineer and Principal with Forell/Elsesser Engineers in San Francisco, about retrofitting historic buildings and how engineers can help preserve and protect historic landmark structures. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask René: What interests you about working on projects that preserve […] The post How Engineers Can Help Preserve and Protect Historic Landmark Structures – Ep 080 appeared first on Engineering Manage...
Jun 22, 2022•33 min
In this episode, we talk to Sandra Hyde and John “Buddy” Showalter about the significant structural changes to the 2021 International Building Code and how they will affect structural engineers. They also talk about mass timber buildings and how they compare to concrete and steel buildings. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […] The post Structural Changes to the 2021 International Building Code – Ep 079 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 09, 2022•29 min
In this episode, we talk to Cody Forell, Structural Design Engineer at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, about transmission line design and what it is like working as a structural engineer at an electrical utility. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Cody: What was passing the PE Exam like for you, and […] The post Transmission Line Design in Structural Engineering – Ep 078 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 26, 2022•26 min
In this episode, Mat and Cara talk about three career takeaways that stood out for them throughout their careers, and how those experiences helped them to grow as engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Their Career Takeaways: Cara’s first career takeaway: If you are a student or an engineer who […] The post Top Career Takeaways From Two Successful Engineers – Ep 077 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 12, 2022•32 min
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., SE, F. SEAOC, SECB, mass timber specialist at Structurlam, about mass timber in structural engineering and how engineers can become more involved in the industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michelle: What does a career in mass timber entail, and what […] The post Mass Timber in Structural Engineering: Seeing the Bigger Picture – Ep 076 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 28, 2022•38 min
In this episode, we talk to Joe Maffei, SE, Ph.D., LEED AP, an internationally recognized expert on the seismic evaluation, design, and retrofitting of structures, about the SFO Air Traffic Control Tower, for which his company, Maffei Structural Engineering, also received an excellence award. He talks about their involvement in the project and how they designed […] The post Engineering Safer Skies With Performance-Based Seismic Design – Ep 075 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 14, 2022•39 min
In this episode, we talk to Alex Morales, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, PMP, LEED Green Assoc., about structural steel design and how he went from architecture to falling in love with steel. He also talks about some of the latest innovative steel systems and how they are helping structural engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post Structural Steel Design Explained – Ep 074 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 31, 2022•51 min
In this episode, we talk to Michael Hopper, P.E., an Associate Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers, about post-tensioned concrete (PT) structures, what they are, some of the advantages of using post-tensioning, and what he thinks the future holds for PT. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michael: What is post-tensioning, and […] The post Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures: Advantages of Using Post Tensioning – Ep 073 appeared first on Engineering Management In...
Mar 17, 2022•34 min
In this episode, we talk to Derek Loush, P.E., who has worked as a senior project engineer for the past seven years and then decided to go back to business school to get his MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. We talk about why he chose to go back to business school, what he hopes to […] The post Why This Structural Engineer Chose to Go Back to Business School – Ep 072 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 03, 2022•26 min
In this episode, we talk to J. G. (Greg) Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, a Senior Principal Structural Engineer and the Technical Authority for Seismic and Wind Engineering for CB&I, about his involvement in the Peachoid Water Tower project, how he received his Ph.D. at 63, and why professional judgment is important as an engineer. […] The post The Peachoid Water Tower: Professional Judgment Skills for Engineers – Ep 071 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 17, 2022•22 min
In this episode, we review our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes since this podcast started and talk about some of the great lessons we learned from those podcast episodes. Here Are Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes: #10. TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education Drew Dudley, P.E., SE, Vice President at […] The post Lessons Learned From Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes – Ep 070 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 03, 2022•35 min
In this episode, we talk to Christopher Gill, a senior product manager at Hilti, Inc, about fastening in corrosive environments and how structural engineers can help to decrease the corrosion of metals used in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chris: What are some of the factors that need to be considered when choosing […] The post Fastening to Steel in Corrosive Environments: Proven Technologies That Work – Ep 069 appeared first on Engineering Management In...
Jan 20, 2022•23 min
In this episode, we talk to Alyson Hallander, a product engineer at Schöck, about structural thermal breaks, what it is, as well as some of the benefits and structural design considerations when working with it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alyson: What is thermal bridging? What are some of the […] The post Structural Thermal Breaks: Benefits and Considerations for Engineers – Ep 068 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 06, 2022•33 min
In this episode, we talk to Joseph (Joe) Dardis, P.E., a Senior Structural Steel Specialist with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago, about what structural engineers should know about the evolving construction economy. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Joe About the Evolving Construction Economy: Can you provide […] The post What Structural Engineers Should Know About the Evolving Construction Economy – Ep 067 appeared first on Engineering Manag...
Dec 23, 2021•35 min
In this episode, we talk to Megan Stringer, SE, LEED, AP, BD+C, Associate Principal at Holmes, about embodied carbon reduction and how engineers can help reduce embodied carbon in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Megan: What is embodied carbon and why is it important? How can structural engineers help […] The post Reducing Embodied Carbon in Construction: How Structural Engineers Can Help – Ep 066 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 09, 2021•33 min
In this episode, we talk to Anastasia Athanasiou, a Postdoc fellow in Structural and Wind Engineering at Concordia University about the performance-based multi-hazard design of buildings, and more specifically, the effects, similarities and differences of wind and earthquakes loads on buildings and how engineers can enhance the inherent resilience and improve the robustness of buildings. […] The post Performance-Based Multi-Hazard Design of Buildings – Ep 065 appeared first on Engineering Manage...
Nov 25, 2021•47 min
In this episode, we talk to Trina A. Agnello, P.E., a Structural Assistant Manager at Stewart. We take a deeper look into what newly graduated structural engineers can expect after the first five years of college when working at a firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Trina: What would a […] The post What Newly Graduated Structural Engineers Can Expect After College – Ep 064 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 11, 2021•38 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Maria Eugenia Chumbita, P.E., Vice President of CoreBrace, about the use of buckling restrained braces (BRB) in structural engineering, what they are, how they work, and the process involved in going from the design to the construction phase of projects. Maria also talks about […] The post Buckling Restrained Braces in Structural Engineering – Ep 063 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 28, 2021•33 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Aaron Miller, P.E. who is a senior project manager at DCI Engineers. We will be talking about modular construction, what it is, and how it fits into the construction environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Aaron in This Episode: What […] The post All You Need to Know About Modular Construction – Ep 062 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 14, 2021•27 min
In this episode, we talk to Jim Amundson, P.E., SE, Vice President, and Principal at Coffman Engineers, about important aspects you need to know about when selecting the appropriate structural framing system for a building. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jim: What is the thought process in selecting a structural […] The post How to Choose the Right Structural Framing System for a Building – Ep 061 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 30, 2021•25 min
In this episode, we talk to Matthew J. Bandelt, Ph.D., P.E., an Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) about using emerging concrete materials, such as ultra-high performance concrete, in projects and how they test these materials to evaluate […] The post The Benefits of Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Your Engineering Projects – Ep 060 appeared first on Engineering...
Sep 16, 2021•23 min
In this episode, we talk to Michael Howell, P.E., SE, president and owner of Arrow Engineering. Mike is a licensed structural engineer who has experience as both a contractor and a designer. He specializes in providing engineering services for design-build projects and has experience in several different types of projects. We talk to Michael about […] The post Starting Your Own Engineering Company (What You Need to Know) – Ep 059 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 02, 2021•30 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Annie Kao, PE, Vice President of Engineering at Simpson Strong-Tie about innovation and product testing in engineering and why seismic retrofitting is so important in structural engineering. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Annie in This Episode: What would you […] The post Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering – Ep 058 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 19, 2021•38 min
In this episode, we talk to Emily Guglielmo, P.E., SE, the past president of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) and the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), about building safety in response to the recent Surfside building collapse in Miami a few weeks ago. She will also talk about a structural engineer’s role post-collapse […] The post Structural Engineering and the Surfside Building Collapse – Ep 057 appeared first on Engineering Mana...
Aug 05, 2021•32 min
In this episode, we talk to Peter Vanderzee, President and CEO at LifeSpan Technologies, about his career journey and experience transitioning from electronics to chemical to environmental to geotechnical and then finally to structural engineering. He also shares some great strategies and tips for the startup engineering business owner. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post From Engineer to Successful Business Owner – Ep 056 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 22, 2021•42 min
Image from rawpixel.com on Freepik In this episode, we talk to Mark Kaiser, S.E., a senior associate at RLG Consulting Engineers, about tilt-up construction and shelter designs. He elaborates on the difference between tilt-up and precast and also talks about what he thinks the future holds for shelter design. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post Tilt-up Construction and Tornado Storm Shelter Design – Ep 055 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 08, 2021•33 min
In this episode, we talk to Eli Gould, U.S. Representative at Wood Construction Group, about timber structural systems in modern digital workflows. He talks about some of the challenges in modern timber systems and discusses some of the emerging standards used for data and descriptions in timber structural systems. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post Timber Structural Systems (in Modern Digital Workflows) – Ep 054 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 24, 2021•34 min
In this episode, we talk to George T. Hubbard, Jr., P.E., a structural supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, about his career and how he returned to engineering after exploring other career fields. He talks about the importance of communicating in engineering and how you and your firm can improve your communication skills. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post Communicating Your Ideas and Solutions as a Structural Engineer – Ep 053 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jun 10, 2021•39 min
In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting outside of your comfort zone and how those experiences — where you try something outside of your wheelhouse — often lead to seeing the greatest increase in personal and professional growth. Joining us today are Anthony Fasano, CEO of The Engineering Management Institute, and Cara […] The post How Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Elevates You to the Next Level (in Your Engineering Career) – Ep 052 appeared first on Engineering Management Inst...
May 27, 2021•41 min
