Engineering Management Institute

In this episode, we talk to Richie Norton, an award-winning, bestselling author, and entrepreneur about his new book called “Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping.” He provides some very interesting facts on “time management,” or rather, anti-time management, and might just change the way you think […] The post The Power o...

In this episode, we provide you with five tips that you can use to make the most out of your involvement in professional associations. Whether you are building a business or a career, professional associations offer opportunities that can accelerate your success. But if you aren’t actively and effectively engaging in that organization, those opportunities […] The post 5 Tips to Make th...

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. […] The post A Review of the I-35W Bridge Collapse: Probable Causes and...

In this episode, we talk to Michael J. Bolduc, P.E., Senior Project Manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH), about automation and communication in structural engineering, and how engineers can help avoid the increasing pressure on structural designers to respond to major architectural changes or coordination issues late in the design process. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The p...

In this episode, I provide you with the top 10 takeaways and career tips from our first 10 episodes on The Civil Engineering CEO show. It is a video show that features CEOs from leading civil engineering firms, and because they shared such insightful information, we thought it would be great to recap some of […] The post Top 10 Career Tips from Leading Civil Engineering CEOs – Ep 218 a...

In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Romine, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Altium, about how engineering industry trends and the future of manufacturing in engineering will affect engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry: The biggest engineering industry trend from an […] The post How...

In this episode, we talk to Jon Hurt, P.E., C Eng, Principal at ARUP, about what tunneling engineering is, how it benefits the community, and what the future holds for the tunnel industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jon: What is tunneling engineering? What are some of the advantages and […] The post Tunneling Engineering — Features, Benefits, and Future Trends...

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: […] The post How to Ensure Quality Ass...

In this episode, we talk to Alastair Soane, BSc, Ph. D., CEng, FICE, FIStructE, Principal Consultant at Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS), about some of the latest developments of CROSS, including its expansion into fire safety.   Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alastair: What is CROSS and what motivated you […] The post CROSS Contributions to Str...

In this episode, I talk to Kara M. Boyles, Ph. D., P.E., a registered professional engineer who became the City of South Bend’s first female city engineer in January 2017, about what it means to be a city engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kara: Tell us about your career journey […] The post What It Means to Be a City Engineer and a Public Servant – Ep 2...

In this episode, I talk to Nikhil Bodhankar, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal at Bergmann Architects, Engineers and Planners which joined Colliers Engineering & Design in 2021 about his career development and his path to becoming a principal and leader in his firm. He also provides some great steps you can take to become an […] The post From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established...

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Coggins, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers, about his career journey and the difference between a consultant and a contractor in geotechnical engineering. He also talks about the importance of field experience and how it can help grow your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post Consultant vs Cont...

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 […] The post All You Need to Know About Qual...

In this episode, we talk to Luke Pinkerton, PE (ME), who is the President, Chief Technology Officer, and founder of Helix Steel about better ways to design and build with concrete by using advanced analysis, materials, and methods to design plain concrete in structural ground-supported slabs. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […] The post Innovative Ways to Design and Bui...

In this episode, I talk with Aaron Witt and Dan Briscoe about some of the biggest challenges and mistakes construction business owners make and how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Aaron and Dan: Why the mission “Make the Dirt World a Better Place”? […] The post The Biggest Challenges Facing the Construction Industry Tod...

In this episode, we talk to Dana Sherrell, Vice President of Engineering at Boulevard, about leading through influence as an engineering leader and how you can keep an engineering team on track when a company experiences rocket ship-like growth. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Leading Through Influence: Being comfortable […] The post Leading Through Influe...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Marwan Alzaylaie about the design of sustainable deep foundation systems and some of the challenges he has experienced with designing in Dubai sedimentary rock. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Marwan: What is a deep foundation system? What types of deep foundation systems do you […] The post The Design of Sustainable Deep Foundation S...

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 […] The post Producing High-Qual...

In this episode, we talk to James (Jim) O. Malley, S.E., about what peer review is and how it can help move the structural engineering industry forward. He also talks about the building code requirements for seismic design and how these codes allow for the implementation of new concepts and technologies. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post How Peer Review Can Help Move the Structural E...

In this episode, I talk to Amanda Payne, Associate Vice President and Business Development Director at Horner & Shifrin, about the role of a seller-doer and how it has changed from before the pandemic to where we are today. She also provides some great tips on how you can improve your seller-doer skills as an […] The post Improving Your Seller-Doer Skills as an Engineering Professional &...

In this episode, we talk to Marcus Fontoura, Former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Azure, as well as Zuzu Tang, a software engineer at Microsoft, about the power of internships and the impact that new-in-career engineers can have on projects for Microsoft Azure, including going from intern to full-time employee. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post The Power of Internships f...

In this episode, we talk to Keithe Merl, P.E., Northeast Area Manager at Hobas Pipe USA, Inc about the different aspects of geotechnical engineering, geotechnical education, and what he thinks the future of geotechnical engineering holds. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Keithe: What is one specific project that stood out […] The post The Future of Geotechnical Engin...

In this episode, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., about an in-depth study we did together about the state of the industry and talent market — and how companies can compete in a fast-changing world. We also highlight some of the key findings that are in the Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture 2022 […] The post The Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2022 – Ep 214...

In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Jason McCool, P.E., licensed professional engineering and project engineer at Robbins Engineering, PLLC, about the hidden cost of copy and paste and how it can negatively affect your productivity at work. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Wayne: For […] The post The Hidden Cost of Copy and Paste in...

In this episode, we talk to Malory Atkinson, CPSM, LEED GA, about how engineers can find flexibility in structural engineering and what company owners can do to retain staff at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Malory: What does flexibility in engineering mean for you? What are some of […] The post How Engineers Can Find Flexibility in Structural Engineer...