Know Boundaries From The Bearded Engineer

In this episode of Know Boundaries, Denny sits down with Stormy Bell, Executive Director of Girls Spark, to discuss the challenges facing teen girls today and the importance of building confidence and healthy communication skills. Their conversation explores leadership, community involvement and the value of investing in local youth to help the next generation thrive. To learn more about Girls Spa...

As West Goshen neighbors along the Fern Hill Reservoir, Denny talks with local business owner Robert Schuck about the current status of the dam, squashing speculation and rumors, while beginning a discussion of logistics and options for how the property could evolve and the impact it could have. Along the way, they touch on local real estate trends, the realities of business ownership and how the...

This week on Know Boundaries, Denny sits down with Mike Zappitelli, owner of Zappitelli Homes and President of the Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties. Mike shares how growing up in the family business shaped his career and reflects on how the industry has evolved over the years.

On Episode 13 of Know Boundaries, Denny sits down with Eric Smith to talk about how their partnership first came together and evolved into Smith & Howell Design Co. Eric shares his early career journey, how he got his start in marketing and why strong marketing is essential for any business.  They also dive into what the future might hold for marketing and engineering. No one has all the answe...

On this week’s episode of Know Boundaries , Denny sits down with Dave Brown, Vice President at CBG Building Company, for a conversation on the realities of development and construction today. They discuss what led Dave to his career at CBG, industry challenges like lengthy approval processes and rising construction costs, and the ongoing housing shortage—all while reflecting on what makes the Grea...

On this episode of Know Boundaries , Denny sits down with Chase Gallagher, President and Owner of CMG Landscaping. Chase shares his big-picture goals for the future, and the two dive into the civil engineering process, perspectives on owning versus renting a home and where they each hope to be in the next 5-10 years.  Be sure to check out Chase’s YouTube channel for more of his content: https://ww...

On this episode of Know Boundaries , Denny and City Manager James Logan talk about Coatesville's ongoing revitalization. New restaurants and local businesses, efforts to attract jobs and the initiatives underway to help Coatesville grow and thrive again. There’s a lot to be excited about right now!

On this episode of Know Boundaries , Denny sits down with Lou Colagreco, whose name needs no introduction in land use circles. As President and Chair of the Land Use Practice at Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, Lou has earned widespread respect, with a reputation that precedes him.  Denny and Lou dig into best practices for mentoring young engineers and attorneys, the importance of effective cl...

In this episode, it’s all about digging, drilling and the data that follows as Denny welcomes PE Nick Calvanese, head of Howell’s Geotechnical efforts. After more than two years with Howell, Nick is getting the lay of the land by managing his crew in the field, keeping clients happy and maybe even dreaming about bigger drills, bigger designs and bigger budgets (the finance department will love tha...

This week on Know Boundaries , Denny welcomes Christian Greco, owner of his all-time favorite breakfast spot—Market Street Grill. They chat about Denny’s surprising Birds fandom, their shared love of West Chester and the alternate career path Denny might have taken if the 2008 market crash had gone differently.

On this episode of The Bearded Engineer, Denny sits down with Brian Nagle — an attorney specializing in land use and zoning law, former semi-pro hockey player and yes… an archaeologist. They dig into why building a house somehow takes longer than growing a human, the ordinances that make engineers question everything and whether stenographers might be the true unsung heroes of township meetings. I...

In the fifth episode of the Know Boundaries podcast, Denny sits down with Howell’s Talent Acquisition Manager, Toni Evgenidis, to talk about what it takes to proactively attract and retain top talent in a competitive, ever-evolving industry. Tune in as they discuss how Howell stays ahead as a niche company within a niche market where finding the right people makes all the difference. 

Four episodes in and hitting our stride! This week Denny sits down with Chuck Swope, CEO and Broker of Record at Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate ! Long time friends, Denny and Chuck discuss using tech and AI as supplements to human wisdom and creativity. Each opportunity and hurdle in the current commercial climate requires a new approach. Hear their honest views for repurposing and redevelopmen...

He's cool, calm, and collected, he's the Duke of Delco, it's Joe Russella in today's episode! Joe talks at length on this one about how he and the other cavemen invented fire first, then drafting with stone and rock. Joe and Denny talk about the early days of Howell, drafting, and how the business has changed in the past few decades.

Mackenzie (Kenzie) Howell joins Denny Howell talking about her recent graduation from the University of Delaware with a degree in Landscape Architecture. Kenzie talks about her time at UD, her Senior Project, and working at Howell doing both Civil drafting as well as Landscape design. Denny's one proud dad in this one!

Welcome to the first episode of Know Boundaries from the Bearded Engineer! Covering rants, ravings, conversations, and more about Civil Engineering. In the inaugural episode, D2 and D3 talk about the changes in Civil Engineering between generations, D3 getting licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE), AND some other things as well! D1 would be proud. Apologies for the subpar audio, still a work in...