Engineering Management Institute

In this episode, we talk to Erik Fjeldsted, P.E., a geotechnical engineer from IGES (Intermountain GeoEnvironmental Services), who highlights key factors to consider in designing an effective soil nail wall such as geotechnical investigation, loading conditions, and QA/QC observations. ***You can view the video version of this podcast episode here.*** Here Are Some of the […] The post What t...

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Carmichael, a civil engineer turned software developer and co-founder of Qualomate, about his experience with quality management in construction projects, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame those challenges. He also talks about his company, Qualomate, which is a cloud-based software company that helps with quality management […] The post How to Impl...

In this episode, I talk to James Houston, P.E., PMP, CCM, Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, about five key lessons he learned as a professional project manager. He also touches on CCM, P.E., and PMP certification. ***You can view the video version of this episode here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post 5 Key Lessons Learned by a Professional Project Manage...

In this episode, we talk to Tanya Luthi, P.E., a structural engineer and Vice President at Entuitive, talks about the unique aspects of designing with mass timber and what she thinks makes a successful timber engineer. She also touches on the link between mass timber and sustainability and how tall we can build in mass […] The post Designing with Mass Timber: What You Need to Know – Ep...

In this episode, I talk to Ryan Walter, CPC, P.E., senior civil engineer at Woolpert, and author of the book called “The YOU Project: Your Personal Guide to Self-Mastery at Work,” about a framework that you can use to help navigate your unique challenges at work and survive the difficult seasons of work. ***You can […] The post How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in Your Engineering Career...

In this episode, we talk to Bill Keen, CRPC, founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors as well as a bestselling author and co-host of the Keen on Retirement Podcast, about retirement for engineers, financial planning, company plans, and also how the stock market will affect your retirement. ***You can view the video version of […] The post How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes...

In this episode, I talk to Matthew Byrd, the president and founder of Nexus 3D Consulting, and founder/host of the Reality Capture Network (RCN), about reality capturing and how it can benefit firms in the AEC industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What is the Reality Capture Network and […] The post How Reality Capturing can Benefit Firms in the AEC Indu...

In this episode, we talk to John R. Wolosick, P.E., SE, D.GE, F.ASCE, senior advisor for Keller North America Inc., about why design-build is so effective in geotechnical projects and how you can manage risk during design-build projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask John: How do you achieve work-life balance […] The post Why Design-Build Is So Effective in Geotec...

In this episode, we talk to Brian Martz, P.E., a department manager at Mayes Testing Engineers, Inc., a Terracon Company, about the keys to developing an exceptional quality culture within your organization. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Brian: What is quality culture? Why do construction and engineering firms need a […] The post How to Develop an Exceptional Qual...

In this episode, I talk to Alejandro Jimenez Gomez, the Head of Project Development for Global Offshore Wind projects at UL Solutions, about how he manages offshore wind projects, and what some of the current and future risks are for this industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Alejandro: Can you […] The post How to Effectively Manage Offshore Wind Projects –...

In this episode, we talk to Eric McDonnell, P.E., the Principal at Holmes, about why mass timber is gaining popularity and how it can help you in your engineering projects. He also talks about how his time working abroad has helped grow his engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask […] The post Why Mass Timber Is Gaining in Popularity in the Engineering In...

In this episode, I talk to Matt Kastberg, who is the Regional Division Manager of Community Building for the Puget Sound Offices of Parametrix Inc., about how engineering managers can use their knowledge of past projects to inspire their team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: What is the people […] The post Your Knowledge of Past Projects Can Be Your Biggest Dri...

In this episode, we talk to On Freund, who is the co-founder and CEO of Wilco, a startup dedicated to empowering developers to unlock their full potential, about why imposter syndrome affects so many engineers and how they can overcome it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Tackling Imposter Syndrome Through […] The post How Engineers Can Identify and Combat...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ali Khaloo, Ph. D., the CEO and co-founder of Aren, about what digital twins are, how you can bring digital twins and artificial intelligence to infrastructure asset management, and whether or not he thinks AI will one day replace engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I […] The post Using AI and Digital Twins for Industry Asset Managemen...

In this episode, we talk to Kord Wissmann, Ph. D., P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE,  the president of Geopier Foundations who has had a tremendous impact in the engineering industry, about how he believes geotechnical engineers can and should create value in the industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Kord: How has having […] The post How to Truly Create Value as a Geotechnica...

In this episode, host Brian Wagner, P.E. talks with Anthony Fasano, P.E., founder of The Engineering Management Institute, about how to effectively budget for QA/QC review, both from a time and monetary perspective. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Anthony: In which part of a project budget should quality control and […] The post How to Effectively Budget for QA/QC R...

In this episode, I talk to Scott West P.E., PMP, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE BCxP, BEAP & BEMP, a mechanical engineer from HFA in Fort Worth, TX, about how a project manager can add value to projects, and how his MBA has helped him in his career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post How Project Managers Can Add Value to Projects – Ep 009 appeared first on Engine...

In this episode, we talk to Damon Ho, MBA, a segment market manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, about how getting an MBA can help you in your engineering career and the type of careers that engineers with an MBA can pursue. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Damon: Why did you decide […] The post How Getting an MBA Can Help You Elevate Your Engineering Career – Ep 094...

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I provide you with a three-step framework that you can use to ensure that your teams are more focused in 2023 on impactful and achievable goals. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Your 2023 Goal Setting Tips: 1. Ask Your Leaders to Set 90-Day Goals While you can still […] The post 2023 Goal Setting Tips for Engineers: Sprints Instead of Marathons &...

In this episode, we talk to John A. White, the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas and one of the foremost engineering authorities in America, about effective leadership in engineering. He provides some great tips that you can start using right away to become the best engineering leader in your field. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post How to Become the Best Engineering Lead...

In this episode, we talk to Fishomi Philip-King and Antonio Moss, two sales engineers from Virtuosity, about how using civil design software can help engineering owners increase risk reduction and reduce overhead costs at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Fishomi and Antonio: How can Bentley’s civil design software […] The post How AEC Firms Can Bene...

In this episode, we talk to Chukwuebuka Nweke, Ph. D, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, about seismic hazards and the impact of earthquakes on our infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chukwuebuka: What made you make the transition from consultant to professor […] The post How Seismic Ha...

In this episode, we talk to LaKeeVia Oladapo Jackson, 2014 Black Engineer of the Year and quality manager at Mortenson, about quality document management and the use of logs, checklists, and mock-ups to manage it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask LaKeeVia: How has being selected to be the 2014 Black […] The post How to Optimize Your Quality Document Management &#8211...

In this episode, I talk to Richard (Rich) Negri, MSCE, P.E., the owner and principal engineer of Geoterra Engineering & Construction Consultants, about engineering in the residential real estate industry, and how to manage client expectations in your engineering projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Richard: What do you do […] The post How to Manage Client Ex...

In this episode, we talk to Krista Looza, S.E., a licensed structural engineer and principal at Buehler, about how her involvement in the Structural Engineering Association of California (aka SEAOC) has supported her career path and professional development, and why she think all engineers should get involved in professional associations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post Why Al...