In this episode, we talk to Scott A. Collins, P.E., SE, Principal at Collins Structural Consulting, PLLC, about first- and second-responding structural engineers (STS) and some of the large-scale disaster projects he worked on. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Scott: Can you please tell our listeners more about yourself and […]

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In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I discuss five points you can use to build a strong company culture in your civil engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Building a Strong Company Culture in Your Civil Engineering Firm: 1. Ensure That Personal Relationships Are Built […]

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In this episode, we talk to Shailesh Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Technology at ClickUp, the fastest-growing productivity platform, about building a hyperscale engineering organization and retaining talent in today’s environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: ClickUp is a work platform that […]

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In this episode, we talk to Declan Vanderhor, a geotechnical engineer by trade and founder of TabLogs, as well as with Hannah Thomas, a geotechnical engineer and account executive at TabLogs, about how to streamline site investigations by removing the data entry bottleneck, as well as some commonalities between technologies applied to all civil engineering […]

The post How AEC Firms Can Streamline Site Investigations with a Modern Software Alternative – Ep 003 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Scott J. DiFiore, P.E., P.Eng. (AB), D.GE, Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., about the development of the new ASCE Standard for the design of foundations for buildings and other structures. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Scott: Can you please tell our listeners a […]

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In this episode, we talk to Mamadou Diallo, EIT, a technical project manager in industrial machine automation about the importance of project scheduling and how it can affect the quality control on projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mamadou: When first graduating, what were your thoughts on transitioning from getting […]

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In this episode, I talk to Gary Hamilton, P.E., CEng, PMP, LEED AP, CxA, EDAC, FASHE, Senior Vice President, and USA Healthcare Director at WSP, about project management in designing healthcare facilities, and how someone with a strong technical background can transition into a management role. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I […]

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In this episode, we talk to Chris Curven and Mike Howerin from Applied Bolting Technology about structural bolting methodology, standards, and specifications, and more specifically how to torque different bolts to get the desired tension needed. You can view the video version of this episode here. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […]

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In this episode, I talk to Matthew Douglas, Public Works Operations Manager at the City of Sugar Land, about what public works entails and the role it plays in civil engineering, as well as the role it plays in different management types. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What is […]

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In this episode, I talk with Adam Kersnowski about how AEC firms can get started with new technology and tools, and how implementing AI can help create a better work environment and bolster company culture. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Adam: What Is Airworks and What Kind of Businesses Does […]

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