The Engineering Quality Control Podcast

In this episode, I provide clarity on the true meaning of quality control and how it applies to engineering documents including proposals, executive or overview summaries of reports, public hearing statements, and much more. I also talk about the need to measure assumptions and what type of language to avoid or supplement in your quality […]

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In this episode, we talk to Kenneth James Taylor Jr., PE, a licensed Professional Engineer and a Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineering Group Leader at Verdantas about quality control for young professionals and how engineering managers can ensure their staff uses the correct quality control procedures in their projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]

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In this episode, I talk about the differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and how management and expectations play their role in defining these terms at your firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About the Difference Between Quality Assurance and Quality Control: According to the Merriam-Webster […]

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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, we talk to Andrew Bennett, P.E., Regional Vice President at Pennoni Associates, about quality control on projects and how he maintains consistent project quality across his teams and projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Andrew: Can you tell our audience about yourself and what you do daily? […]

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In this episode, we talk to Eric Williamson, author of the book, How to Work with Jerks: Getting Stuff Done with People you Can’t Stand, about how engineering professionals can work alongside difficult people at their firms, and how engineering leaders can motivate and retain their staff and continue getting the maximum productivity out of […]

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In this episode, we review the I-35W Bridge Collapse in Minnesota that occurred because of a quality control error that ultimately resulted in the collapse of the bridge in 2007, killing 13 and injuring 145 people. We talk about some of the probable causes and how engineers can prevent this from happening in the future. […]

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In this episode, we talk to Brendan Smith AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, a licensed architect, an Associate Director of Quality at Cannon Design, and an AIA National Codes and Standards committee member, about how architects coordinate with engineering partners, and how he ensures quality assurance across a large firm with multiple offices. Engineering Quotes: […]

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In this episode, we talk to Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, Director of Engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about quality control on transportation projects and some of the challenges you might have to deal with on large transportation projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Steven: What do quality control […]

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In this episode, we talk to Raymond Gradwell, P.E., PMP, about quality control and management of project proposals, contracts, and specifications. Raymond also provides some great tips on producing high-quality project proposals. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Raymond: As we welcome new technologies, what do you think about when you […]

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