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    In episode 054 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Ken Adams, an expert in the world of contract drafting on how to master the language to create clearer engineering contracts. Here are some of the questions Chris asked Ken: What do you consider is the essence of a contract? How do you […] The post TCEP 054: How to Master the Language for Clearer Engineering Contracts appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

How to Do Business Development Online for Civil Engineering Companies… In episode 053 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Jason Mlicki, a Marketing Consultant at Rattleback, about how civil engineering companies can do business development online and potentially get more clients through Google than using traditional business development strategies. Here are some of […] The post TCEP 053: How to Do Business Development Online for Civil Engineering Companies appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 52 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Christian Knutson interviews Dr. Orson Smith, P.E. on how arctic engineers are facing the challenges of a changing climate. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about what arctic engineering is, and you’ll get a glimpse at some of the challenges engineers face in designing horizontal and vertical structures in cold regions.  They […] The post TCEP 052: How Arctic Engineers are Facing the Challenges of a Changing Climate appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 51 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview June R. Jewell, CPA, a business management consultant to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry on finding the lost dollars in your Civil Engineering Firm. Some of the points June discusses will immediately help you to enhance your business development skills and increase profits. Here […] The post TCEP 051: Finding the Lost Dollars in Your Civil Engineering Firm with June Jewell appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 50 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we have prepared a special compilation episode to reinforce some of the career tips given in the first 50 episodes of The Civil Engineering Podcast (wow — can’t believe we’re at 50). Engineering Quotes Here are the key points discussed in the compilation episode: Communication is key in […] The post TCEP 050: The Civil Engineering Compilation Episode appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 049 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM, M.ASCE on using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for both asset and engineering Management.  Mr. Cely is the instructor of the ASCE guided online course: The Foundation for using GIS for Infrastructure Asset Management. Here are some of the questions/topics I discuss […] The post TCEP 049: Using GIS for both Asset and Engineering Management appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 048 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, part one of our Seller-Doer series, I interview Jim Rogers of The Seller-Doer Academy for Civil Engineers on how to generate leads using the RLOCK approach (Recognition, Leads, Opportunities, Close, Keep).  In this episode, we focus on the L in R-LOCK, representing Leads and explain how to […] The post TCEP 048: Seller-Doer Series – How to Generate Leads as a Civil Engineer appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 047 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview one of our listeners, a young civil engineer named Joshua about a problem he is facing in regards to transitioning into the civil engineering industry and we also talk about how to remain billable as a young civil engineer. Here are some of the questions […] The post TCEP 047: Keeping Young Civil Engineers Billable appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 046 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to discuss an excerpt from John Lowe’s book entitled A Guide to Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts. The excerpt, which was discussed with the author’s permission, focuses on helpful strategies for effectively planning, executing and following up on engineering project meetings. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post TCEP 046: How to Run and Document Effective Project Meetings for Civil Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering In episode 045 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Daniel P. Bigman, PhD on Ground Penetrating Radar in civil engineering also known as GPR. Daniel also answers some questions from our listeners on technical items and other issues they are facing with Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering. Here […] The post TCEP 45: Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Click to listen about drones in civil engineering… In episode 044 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Brett Hoffstadt, PMP about drones in civil engineering, how and why they are being used. We talk about the challenges, risks and concerns that go along with using drones in civil engineering. Here are some of the questions […] The post TCEP 044: Drones in Civil Engineering – How and Why they can Help appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 043 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Bob Willard, a leading expert on quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability strategies. Here are some of the questions I ask Bob: How would you describe sustainability in your own words? Why is sustainability an advantage for corporations? Why don’t more companies try […] The post TCEP 043: The Business Case for Sustainability-Related Initiatives appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 42 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will talk about the power and responsibility that comes with having your P.E. license (professional engineering license). Quotes to think about: Here are 5 key points on why obtaining your PE license is important Credibility In the architecture, engineering and construction industry, your level of expertise and […] The post TCEP 042: Warning to Civil Engineers – With a P.E. License Comes Great Responsibility appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Click below to listen to this episode on how to effectively start a new civil engineering job… In episode 041 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Daniel Hayes, PE about how to start out a new civil engineering job on the right foot. Here are some of the points Daniel reviewed in relation to starting […] The post TCEP 041: Strategies for Starting A New Civil Engineering Job on the Right Foot appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 040 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview John Lowe author of A Guide to Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts – What Every Project Manager Needs to Know.  During the episode, Johns outlines the top 10 items that civil engineering professionals should be aware of with respect to Engineering and Architectural Design Services […] The post TCEP 040: 10 Tips Every Civil Engineer should Know about Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 039 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, we are going to talk about the path to partnership for civil engineers. We will play a recording of a panel from our Engineering Career Summit in New Orleans earlier this year, where you will hear 3 seasoned civil engineers discussing the path to partnership and the positives and […] The post TCEP 039: The Path to Partnership from Experienced Civil Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 038 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview A.J. Whitaker, PE, PLS who is building a civil engineering firm in a very unconventional way with remote staff. Here are some of the questions I ask A.J. : Expand on the operation side of your business and what made you go into the direction […] The post TCEP 038: Building a Civil Engineering Firm in a Non-Traditional Way appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 037 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am share 10 specific strategies for providing stellar service to your civil engineering clients. Ths strategies in this episode are brought to you directly from civil engineers who commented on a discussion on this topic that I posted on LinkedIn. Quotes to think about: Here are 10 […] The post TCEP 037: 10 Tips for Providing Stellar Service to your clients for Civil Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 036 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Rick DeLaGuardia about entrepreneurship in civil engineering. We will focus on his newest book called Engineer to Entrepreneur: Success Strategies to Manage Your Career and Start Your Own Firm. Here are some of the questions I ask Rick: What made you decide to write the […] The post TCEP 036: Engineer to Entrepreneur: Success Strategies to Manage Your Career and Start Your Own Civil Engineering Firm appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 35 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Sam Lytle of Civil FX about the benefits of looking at civil engineering projects in 3D and how doing so can benefit you as a civil engineer. In the interview we talked a lot about how a quality 3D rendering of a civil project can […] The post TCEP 035: The Benefits of Looking at an Infrastructure Project in 3D appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.