Engineering Management Institute

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 […] The post Quality Assurance...

In this episode, I talk to JC Hungerford, PE, a civil engineer and Water Division Manager at Parametrix, about how effective communication with your project teams and clients can help you ensure you deliver projects on time and within budget. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask JC: Why is communication so […] The post The Critical Role That Effective Communication Plays...

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 […] The post First and Second Responding St...

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 […] The post Five Steps for Building a Strong Compan...

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 [&#8...

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 Stre...

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 […] The post The Development of a New ASCE Standard for the D...

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 […] The post The Interaction Between Proje...

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 […] The post Project Management Tips for Engi...

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 […] The post Structural Bolting Methodolo...

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 […] The post The Role of a Civil Engineer in Public Works – Ep 221 appeared...

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 […] The post How AEC Firms Can Get Started with New Technology and Tools &...

In this episode, I talk to Caroline Hon, Head of Gas Network Strategy and Planning at National Grid, about career advice and different job opportunities engineering, developing your soft skills and STEM education. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering: STEM […] The post Career Advice to Young Women...

In this episode, we talk to Robert (Bob) Goodfellow, P.E., the President of Aldea Services Inc., about risk management in tunneling and some of the things tunnel engineers can do to get the most out of risk management. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Bob: What does a tunneling engineer do? […] The post Guidelines for Improved Risk Management in Tunneling – Ep...

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? […] The post How to Maintain Consistent Project Qualit...

In this episode, I talk to Ryan Welke, AIA, Project Management Group Leader at ISG, about ISG’s project management philosophy and why project managers are the most important professionals in consulting firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ryan: What is the ISG’s philosophy around project management? Is the ISG project […] The post How to Develop a Winning Project M...

In this episode, I share my experience of attending the 2022 SEAOC Convention and some of the great lessons I learned at the convention, and explain how attending engineering conferences can help you in your career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Make the Most of Engineering Conferences: Attending engineering […] The post How to Make the Most of En...

In this episode, I talk to Daniel L. Swain, Ph. D., a climate scientist focused on the dynamics and impacts of extreme events like a megaflood, about climate change, the intersection between extreme weather and climate in applied societal contexts, and how it can affect civil engineers going forward. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post How Climate Change Is Increasing the R...

In this episode, we talk to Henry Suryawirawan, VP of Engineering at Flip, about the process of transitioning from individual contributor (IC) to management, and how engineers can deal with failures in their engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your […] The post Transitioning from...

In this episode, I introduce you to the host of this show, Nick Heim, P.E., a field and virtual design and construction (or VDC) engineer at StructureCare, and we outline five steps that you can take to choose and introduce new software in your company. Engineering Quotes: Here Are 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New […] The post 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New Software to Your Compa...

In this episode, we talk to Karen Armfield, P.E., a geotechnical engineer and project manager with WSP USA, about the importance of inspiring the next generation of engineers and how it can benefit your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Karen: Why do you think it is important for […] The post How Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers Can Benef...

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 […] The post How Engineering Professionals Can Work...

In this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff, P.E., one of EMI’s project management instructors, about project scope, schedule, and budget, three tools that make up the Project Management Triangle, so you can manage a project successfully. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike: How would you describe the project scope? […] The post The Project Management Triangle: S...

In this episode, we talk to Luis Duque, PE, M. ASCE, SEI, a Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge, about what it is like working as a structural engineer while having a strong online presence. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Luis: What is it like working as a structural engineer while having […] The post How a Strong Online Presence Can Help You in Your Engineering Ca...

In this episode, I talk to Michael Castro, C.DIR., ASC, MBA, the Founder and CEO of RiskAware (Cybersecurity) Inc., about the importance of cybersecurity for engineering firms and how engineers can introduce cybersecurity into their business. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Michael: How can engineers introduce cybersecurity into their business? […] The post Cybersecu...