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In episode 114 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Scott Harrigan, who is the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Pilot at Harkin Aerial about the use of drones in civil engineering and specifically what civil engineering firms need to know about providing drone services for themselves or hiring outside firms to do so. Engineering […] The post TCEP 114: What Civil Engineering Firms Need to Know About Providing Drone Services or Hiring Firms to Do So appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 113 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Gina Rock who is the Program Delivery Manager at Jacobs. We talk about her career journey from the circus to Disney’s longest flying Tinker Bell (yes she was Tinker Bell) and then into the world of engineering.  What I love about this episode is […] The post TCEP 113: How I Went from Tinker Bell into Disaster Recovery appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 112 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I’m taking you with me to the offices of Louis Berger where I will be speaking with the Department Manager, Muzamil Husain, PE. We talk about the importance of managing mega civil engineering projects and how to stay calm during stressful situations. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […] The post TCEP 112: Managing Mega Civil Engineering Projects and Staying Calm in the Process appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 111 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you five reasons why ALL civil engineers should get field experience on project sites as early on as possible in their careers. The purpose of this episode is to reinforce the importance of on-site experience for civil engineering professionals. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post TCEP 111: Five Reasons All Civil Engineers Should Gain Field Experience appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 110 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Karen Jehanian, P.E. who is the President & Founder of KMJ Consulting, Inc. We talk about how she went from engineer to owner in her career and discuss the important role that entrepreneurship plays in the civil engineering industry. Engineering Quotes: Here are some […] The post TCEP 110: From Engineer to Owner with Karen Jehanian appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 109 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Nils Gransberg, MS on topics related to Construction Engineering. Nils also tells us about the research he is conducting into negotiated bid contracts, and about his military background and experience. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the questions I ask Nils about Construction Engineering: […] The post TCEP 109: Construction Engineering – Communication in Negotiated Bid Contracts appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 108 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be speaking with Lisa Roger, PMP who is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dewberry. We talk about her work in the Information Technology (IT) Department and also discuss the importance of IT Professionals in the engineering world. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the questions […] The post TCEP 108: The Value IT Professionals Bring to the Engineering World appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Chris Chi Lon Wan, the head of design of Masdar City, UAE. We had a great conversation around design management and how to achieve sustainable innovation in development projects Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the questions I asked Chris about sustainability: Tell us about Masdar City? What is unique […] The post TCEP 107: How to Achieve Sustainable Innovation in Development Projects appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 106 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Bob Kelleher who is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant. We talk about the importance of employee engagement and Bob also provides some great tips on having empathy in the workplace, and how by doing so, you can help with the overall success of your […] The post TCEP 106: The State of Employee Engagement and Why Organizations Have Been Looking at Engagement All Wrong appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 105 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Lindsay O’Leary, PE, LEED AP about her career path from a civil engineer to now working full-time as the Executive Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section where she is helping civil engineers to achieve success on a daily basis. Engineering Quotes: […] The post TCEP 105: From Civil Engineering to Helping Civil Engineers in Texas Every Day appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 104 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am taking you with me to the offices of AECOM to talk with Anthony Attanasio, B.A, Vice President and Senior Program Manager at AECOM. We’ll discuss his career which has spanned both the public and private sectors, and we also talk about connected and autonomous vehicles, and what […] The post TCEP 104: Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Transportation appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 103 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am bringing you with me to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Conference where I will be talking with several guests to get their view on the state of Infrastructure, but also tools and strategies you can use on your projects.   From smart landscaping features […] The post TCEP 103: A Field Trip to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Conference appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 102 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, a Project Engineer focusing on water resources, specifically watershed management and coastal restoration. We discuss government policy and its importance in civil engineering, and why all civil engineers should in some way get involved in policy. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of […] The post TCEP 102: Why Civil Engineers Should Get Involved in Government Policy appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 101 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the third episode in a 3-part special series focused on preparing us for the Global Engineering Congress 2018, I am bringing you with me to the offices of Mott MacDonald to sit down with Global Sustainability Leader Davide Stronati. Get ready for a great conversation […] The post TCEP 101: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the ICE Global Engineering Congress appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we have published a special compilation episode which consists of clips from some of our past episodes related to our career elevator advice question. This question gets asked at the end of each episode and goes as follows: “If you got into an elevator with a civil engineer and had about 30 […] The post TCEP 100: The Civil Engineering Podcast Episode 100 Compilation Episode appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 99 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Dr. Marlene Kanga, who is the current President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) about the business of engineering for sustainability. This is the second episode in a 3-part special global sustainability series that will both introduce you to and focus on the […] The post TCEP 099: The Business of Engineering for Sustainability – Global Sustainability Series Episode #2 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 98 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Ben Walpole, a writer and editor for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) strategic communications team. We will talk about a few very important management skills that civil engineers should build in order to increase their effectiveness as civil engineering managers. Engineering Quotes: Here are […] The post TCEP 098: Management Skills that Civil Engineers Should Build appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 097 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Michael Mains, M.Eng, P.Eng, PE, a young engineer who has had a tremendous amount of experience on global tunneling projects. Michael gives a global overview of underground infrastructure and provides some great insights for young civil engineers considering getting involved in this industry. Here are […] The post TCEP 097 : A Global Overview of Underground Infrastructure appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

  In episode 096 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Jim Rogers, author of Win More Work, and Co-Founder of the Seller-Doer Academy. Jim and I will be giving you a strategy for building your seller-doer skills which consists of three specific learning approaches. Engineering Quotes: Here are some key points discussed in […] The post TCEP 096: A Specific Recipe for Building Seller-Doer Skills appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 095 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am bringing you with me to the offices of Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE) to sit down with Senior Partner Peter Deming and myself. We will be talking about the importance of your physical office layout and how it impacts productivity and culture.  This is a topic you […] The post TCEP 095: Office Layout and How It Impacts Productivity and Culture appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.