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In this episode, I talk to Daniel L. Swain, Ph.D., a climate scientist focused on the dynamics and impacts of extreme events like a megaflood, about climate change, the intersection between extreme weather and climate in applied societal contexts, and how it can affect civil engineers going forward. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post TCEP 220: How Climate Change Is Increasing the Risk of a Megaflood appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Michael Castro, C.DIR., ASC, MBA, the Founder and CEO of RiskAware (Cybersecurity) Inc., about the importance of cybersecurity for engineering firms and how engineers can introduce cybersecurity into their business. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michael: How can engineers introduce cybersecurity into their business? […] The post TCEP 219: Cybersecurity for Engineering Firms: This Is Why You Need It appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I provide you with the top 10 takeaways and career tips from our first 10 episodes on The Civil Engineering CEO show. It is a video show that features CEOs from leading civil engineering firms, and because they shared such insightful information, we thought it would be great to recap some of […] The post TCEP 218: Top 10 Career Tips from Leading Civil Engineering CEOs appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Kara M. Boyles, Ph.D., P.E., a registered professional engineer who became the City of South Bend’s first female city engineer in January 2017, about what it means to be a city engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kara: Tell us about your career journey […] The post TCEP 217: What It Means to Be a City Engineer and a Public Servant appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Aaron Witt and Dan Briscoe about some of the biggest challenges and mistakes construction business owners make and how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Aaron and Dan: Why the mission “Make the Dirt World a Better Place”? […] The post TCEP 216: The Biggest Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Today appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Amanda Payne, Associate Vice President and Business Development Director at Horner & Shifrin, about the role of a seller-doer and how it has changed from before the pandemic to where we are today. She also provides some great tips on how you can improve your seller-doer skills as an […] The post TCEP 215: Improving Your Seller-Doer Skills as an Engineering Professional appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., about an in-depth study we did together about the state of the industry and talent market — and how companies can compete in a fast-changing world. We also highlight some of the key findings that are in the Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture 2022 […] The post TCEP 214: The Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2022 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 TCEP 213: Women in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success 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 TCEP 212: How Climate Adaptation and Resilience Connect to Civil Engineering Projects 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 TCEP 211: How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job 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 TCEP 210: The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, CEO and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, TKW Consulting Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm. Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post TCEP 209: 3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career 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 TCEP 208: How AEC Firms Can Market Their Companies: The Right Way 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 TCEP 207: How Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering Projects Can Increase the Success of a Project 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 TCEP 206: Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability 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 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.