The Structural Engineering Channel

In this episode, we speak with Farshad Mirshafiei, Ph.D., P.Eng., CEO and co-founder of Sensequake, about how advanced technologies are transforming structural assessments and redefining safety and infrastructure resilience in buildings and critical systems. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Farshad: […]

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In this episode, I talk with Mark Riffey, CEO of ENERCALC, about his valuable insights on engineering talent retention, implementing strategies to prevent burnout, and successfully navigating the ever-evolving landscape of remote work within the engineering industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Asked Mark: How does your team integrate the expertise […]

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In this episode, we talk with Carlos de Oliveira, MASc., P. Eng., president and CEO of Cast Connex, and Michael Gray, Ph.D., P. Eng., executive vice president at Cast Connex, about their journey in revolutionizing connection design engineering through custom steel castings. They discuss key projects like the MSG Sphere and NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2, […]

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In this episode, we speak with Tsandi Chen, EIT, structural engineer at HDR, about the value of in-person work, building better connections, leveraging LinkedIn to engage with senior engineers, and balancing technical details with big-picture thinking through smart questions. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]

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In this episode, we speak with Tsandi Chen, EIT, structural engineer at HDR, about the value of in-person work, building better connections, leveraging LinkedIn to engage with senior engineers, and balancing technical details with big-picture thinking through smart questions. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Asked Tsandi: What was your experience like […]

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In this episode, I talk with Brian Falconer, P.E., SE, principal at Severud Associates Consulting Engineers P.C., about the impact of mentorship on career growth, the value of strong relationships, and the importance of continuous learning, which are all essential topics. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]

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In this episode, I talk with Brian Falconer, P.E., SE, principal at Severud Associates Consulting Engineers P.C., about the impact of mentorship on career growth, the value of strong relationships, and the importance of continuous learning, which are all essential topics. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […]

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In this episode, I talk with Phillip Quach, BASc, MASc, P.Eng., a structural engineer at RJC Engineers, about how tall buildings are transforming our approach to urban density. We also dive into why it’s crucial to validate design material standards through research and real-world testing to ensure they perform as intended. ***The video version of […]

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In this episode, I talk with Phillip Quach, BASc, MASc, P.Eng., a structural engineer at RJC Engineers, about how tall buildings are transforming our approach to urban density. We also dive into why it’s crucial to validate design material standards through research and real-world testing to ensure they perform as intended. ***The video version of […]

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In this episode, we talk with Tyler Wiggins, operations manager, engineering recruiter, and owner of Agavos Group, LLC., about game-changing strategies to build an exceptional team when hiring structural engineers. We explore the hiring challenges faced by structural engineering firms, the root causes of the engineering labor shortage, and powerful tactics to boost retention and […]

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