Infrastructure Insights: Engineering Explained

A strong relationship is based on trust and collaboration. On this episode of Infrastructure Insights: Engineering Explained, we discuss building and maintaining client, colleague and teaming partner relationships with B&N's Indianapolis Office Director, Josh Cook, a roadway engineer with a unique perspective on building, maintaining and nurturing relationships. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to get notified when the latest episodes are shared, and check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages to keep up to date with what’s happening at B&N.

BNtelligence: PipeAIdTM is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform developed by B&N to support utilities with processing sewer pipe condition assessment CCTV videos. By utilizing ArcGIS, utility owners can see the condition of each pipe segment through the digital twin on the GIS platform, and where each observation is geospatially located with the supporting inspection images and video attached. We’re joined by B&N’s Josh Ford and Kris Popovich to discuss the real-world uses of PipeAId, the GIS integration and other AI updates. You can listen to our Digital Twin episode here https://on.soundcloud.com/q9L9V and listen to our first PipeAId podcast here https://on.soundcloud.com/L88LT. Visit the BNtelligence: PipeAId website for more information on our AI capabilities https://www.burgessniple.com/bntelligence/pipeaid/.

Many existing watermains were installed over 120 years ago. As pipes age, they deteriorate, and the likelihood of breaking increases. These breaks can have significant impacts. Identifying potential breaks before they happen can save communities significant amounts of money while limiting the impact to its citizens. Joining us on this episode are B&N’s Utility Planning and Asset Management leader, Kevin Campanella, and Dr. Annie Vanrenterghem Raven. Learn more about InfraPlan at https://www.infraplan-llc.com/. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to get notified when the latest episodes are shared and check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages to keep up to date with what's happening at B&N.

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B&N has participated in the Cristo Rey work study program since 2019. Cristo Rey schools follow a work-study model of education for students that allows students to gain professional work experience while completing rigorous college preparatory courses. This year, B&N welcomed three students for this year’s program: Ab Diallo and Ujwal Khanal in the Columbus office and Joseph Chazhikattu in our Tampa office. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to get notified when the episodes are shared. Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages to keep up to date with what’s happening at B&N.

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March is Women in Engineering Month. On this episode we celebrate this month with a panel of female engineers at B&N as they share their accomplishments, an overview of their careers and experiences as women in engineering and what representation did for them and what they hope it continues to do, in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Digital twin technology has emerged as one of the latest tools to change the landscape of the civil engineering field. On this episode, we talk with B&N's Director of Facility Inspection, Ed Cinadr, and Director of Columbus Water Division, Robbie Cameruca, about how digital twins are impacting the way civil engineers inspect our critical infrastructure and what the potential is for this technology in the future. Want to learn more about digital twins? Read this article authored by Robbie and Ed https://www.burgessniple.com/insights/2022/9/21/digital-twin-what-is-it-and-how-is-it-transforming-civil-engineering/.

For more information about PipeAId(TM), B&N's artificial intelligence sewer inspection program, click the following link https://soundcloud.com/burgessniple/infrastructure-insights-engineering-explained-artificial-intelligence-real-solutions?in=burgessniple/sets/infrastructure-insights&si=d3da2ce7b9e2448f8c6cfcc7f7f739f2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing.

With a mission statement of Creating a Better tomorrow, B&N is not only dedicated to improving our communities with infrastructure solutions, but also through philanthropic work. On this episode, we spoke with B&N President and CEO Mark Bernhardt about our Philanthropy Council and the organizations that we supported in 2022.

On this episode of Infrastructure Insights: Engineering Explained, we talked with Architecture Lead, Chad Kohler to learn about B&N’s holistic approach to architectural design, and his insights on how sustainability and new technology are impacting the industry.

What Shapes a Culture? On this episode of Infrastructure Insights: Engineering Explained, we sat down with B&N's Human Resources Director, Michelle Jenks, and Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter, Kathrin Stiles, to discuss the role of Human Resources in the engineering industry, how culture impacts the workplace, recruiting and more. If you would like to learn more about B&N and our open positions, you can view them on our website at https://www.burgessniple.com/careers/

June is National Safety Month. On this episode of Infrastructure Insights: Engineering Explained, we talk with three of B&N's safety experts, Nicole Waldheim, Amy Rosepiler and Kendra Schenk, to discuss how planners, engineers, and designers can implement safe roadway systems and develop a successful safe system approach and a Vision Zero Plan. Additional B&N safety and Vision Zero information can be found on our website at the following links: https://www.burgessniple.com/insights/2021/8/27/vision-zero-in-small-communities/, https://www.burgessniple.com/insights/2020/9/18/recording-technology-makes-safety-a-snap/ and https://www.burgessniple.com/insights/2019/1/25/safety-is-a-mindset-vision-zero-in-action/. You can also listen to Kendra's guest appearance on the West Virginia podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/user-516204358-175198100/wv-on-the-dot-90-live-from-the-planning-conference?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing