In this episode, I talk with Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, director of engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about the intricate world of the ASCE Code of Ethics, exploring its historical roots, pivotal importance, and its significant influence on the realm of civil engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** […]

The post Implementing the ASCE Code of Ethics in Professional Practices – Ep 260 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Peter Moore, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, F.ASCE, President of Chen Moore and Associates, and official nominee for worldwide ASCE President-Elect in 2021 about his experience over the years being a leader at a very fast-growing civil engineering company. The interesting part about his […]

The post Leading a Fast-Growing Civil Engineering Company in Today’s World – Ep 170 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Maria Lehman, P.E., F.ASCE, ENV SP, the Director of U.S. Infrastructure at GHD, and an official nominee for the worldwide ASCE President-Elect 2021. Maria will be talking about America’s infrastructure, the ASCE Report Card, the needs of the civil engineering profession, and how civil […]

The post Civil Engineers Need To Lead the System of Systems – Ep 169 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, the third in our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Jenny Snape, P.E., Managing Partner at Batture, LLC about building a vision-driven company with a social mission that does both profit and pro-bono work. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jenny: How did you end up joining […]

The post The Importance of Having a Vision-Driven Company (and Developing Your People) – Ep 168 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Tabitha Lafferre, E.I., an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University about how the ASCE 2020 Report Card for West Virginia’s Infrastructure was a way of connecting engineering students with experienced professionals. Joining Tabitha in the conversation is one of her students, […]

The post ASCE 2020 Report Card – West Virginia | Bridging the Gap for Young Civil Engineers – Ep 167 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, which is part of the Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Brian Smith, P.E., civil engineer and founding partner of Urban Design Partners, about growing a civil engineering firm, but specifically around growing your people. Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Brian: How does one go about learning how […]

The post Growing a Civil Engineering Firm: People Development Strategies – Ep 166 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Milos Vasiljevic, PE, Program Manager at HDR, about fostering innovation on major infrastructure projects, and I mean mega projects. Milos has worked on some really interesting projects and will discuss some of the details and benefits of working on these megaprojects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]

The post Fostering Innovation on Major Infrastructure Projects – Ep 165 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Dena Prastos, AIA, founder and CEO of Indigo River, about her journey in the AEC field and her specialization in waterfront architecture. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the impact of growing up in Alaska on her career choices. Dena also […]

The post Ways Emerging Tech Is Revolutionizing Waterfront Architecture – Ep 259 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Melissa J. Batula, P.E., the Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration at PennDOT, about her amazing career journey from starting in the private sector to now being responsible for overseeing all of the roadways in Pennsylvania as well as the 9,000 people who work for the DOT. Engineering Quotes: Here […]

The post From Draftsperson to the Deputy Secretary of the Highway Administration at PennDOT – Ep 157 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Having a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times, but it is becoming more and more necessary during these times of economic stagnation and uncertainty. That is why, in this week’s episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Ken Mika, P.E. M.ASCE, a project engineer and office leader for Geosyntec’s Green Bay, […]

The post Work-Life Balance Strategies for Civil Engineers – Ep 156 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Tyler Grau, P.E., traffic engineering department manager at Stanley Consultants, about the importance of creating pedestrian and bicycle-friendly urban zones, and the key factors and recommendations for making urban zones more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, including street design, public safety, accessibility, and network compatibility. ***The video version of this episode […]

The post How to Make Urban Zones More Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly – Ep 258 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Dan Oblinger about hostage negotiation. Dan explains how hostage negotiation fits into consulting engineering and also provides five specific ways that engineering firms should look at to evaluate their negotiation and communication abilities. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dan: […]

The post What Does Hostage Negotiation Have to Do With Consulting Engineers? – Ep 146 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode I talk about what high school students and young adults should know about a career in civil engineering. This episode is intended to be a resource that you can share with high school students and their parents to inform them about the profession of civil engineering. You can also view this episode […]

The post What High School Students and Undergraduates Should Know About Civil Engineering – Ep 145 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 144 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Jennifer Goodman, writer and editor at Construction Dive, about how the coronavirus crisis has changed commercial construction and what the general outlook will be for the rest of the year and beyond. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jennifer Goodman […]

The post How the Coronavirus Crisis Will Change Commercial Construction in the U.S. – Ep 144 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Will Buckby LLB MCIHT, a Contracts and Projects Lawyer at Beale & Co. Will discusses the impact COVID-19 is going to have on the construction markets and projects, what relief is available out there for contractors and consultants, and what notices they should be giving to their employees. Disclaimer: […]

The post COVID-19: Mitigating Impacts on Construction Projects – Ep 143 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Andy Platz, PE, who is the CEO and President at Mead & Hunt. Andy talks about his career journey of how he went from being a fresh graduate to a CEO of a company. He provides some great crisis management tips to civil engineers and also gives very actionable […]

The post Tips for Civil Engineers on Crisis Management and Becoming Confident Leaders – Ep 141 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Danielle Schroeder, P.E., ENV SP, transportation staff engineer at Gannett Fleming and student outreach director for WTS Philadelphia, about her passion for STEM outreach. She emphasizes the importance of inspiring the next generation of engineers and highlights the various formats of STEM outreach events, including classroom visits and tabling […]

The post How to Lead a Successful STEM Outreach Program: Tips and Strategies – Ep 257 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we focus on a topic that is on everyone’s minds — the coronavirus and how it should be a wake-up call to civil engineers. And we’re discussing this with Michael Paddock, PE, PS, a licensed civil engineer and surveyor. Twenty years ago, Mike was told he had three to six months to […]

The post A Near Death Experience, the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and How Civil Engineers Can Help Reduce the Spread of Pandemics – Ep 140 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Peyton Gibson, EIT, ENV SP, a civil engineer who works for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the Board of Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment. She also serves as the ASCE Colorado’s Infrastructure Report Card Chair, […]

The post What Goes Into Developing the ASCE Report Card for America’s Infrastructure? – Ep 139 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Steve Soldati, P.E., the Regional Sales Manager at Aegion Corporation. Steve was previously seen on episode 74 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, where he discussed effective communication strategies. In today’s episode, he will discuss emerging renewal technologies for pressurized pipelines, which can be very applicable to today’s world of […]

The post Pipeline Infrastructure – Emerging Renewal Technologies for Pressurized Pipelines – Ep 138 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Ann Tomalavage, PE, PMP, LEED AP, a licensed professional engineer who has spent the last 20+ years training engineering professionals on how to become great project managers. Ann talks about some of the key points to becoming a successful project manager, and she also discusses the role of project […]

The post The Role of Project Management in Consulting Engineering – Ep 137 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you three actions that you can use to network effectively and build relationships.

The post How to Network Effectively as a Civil Engineer — Even as an Introvert – Ep 136 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Effective communication is key to becoming a successful engineering manager. Being able to communicate effectively teaches you to listen to your clients and other disciplines, and also helps you to understand more about the needs of projects.

The post Effective Communication Is Key With People at All Levels in Civil Engineering – Ep 135 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Take ownership of your career and never assume that others will push your career forward. At the end of the day, you are the only person who can drive things forward.

The post A Young Female Civil Engineering CEO Shares Her Story – Ep 134 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 133 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to civil engineer Miranda Patton, a business development director at MNS Engineers. We talk about growing the engineering workforce, women in leadership, community services, STEM education, and the future of public infrastructure in America.  Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Miranda: […]

The post Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer – Ep 133 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

When we talk about decoupling the water-energy nexus, we are referring to a basic inter-dependency between water and energy resources. It is really important to decouple the water; otherwise, the way in which you produce energy will suffer. 

The post Renewable Energy and Decoupling the Water-Energy Nexus – Ep 132 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bellandra Foster, P.E., about finding one’s passion and purpose in engineering and making career decisions based on those factors. She also shares insights on coaching, the overlooked costs of being a boss, and the importance of family and self-time. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed […]

The post Unlocking Potential by Finding Passion in Engineering – Ep 256 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast we go to Hawaii to visit Coffman Engineers and talk to Jami Hirota about the impact that major career decisions and transitions as a civil engineer can have on your career.

The post Dealing with Major Career Decisions and Transitions as a Civil Engineer – Ep 130 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Most people think that the president of the company has the most glamorous title, but it is a lot of responsibility to run a business. Business owners are in it for the long run and they need to keep their ultimate goal in sight at all times.

The post Two Civil Engineering Presidents on the Steps They Took to Success – Ep 129 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 128 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is our third episode in our Women in Civil Engineering series, I visit with Michelle Briehof, P.E. who is a project manager at Maser Consulting. Michelle talks about some of the non-technical aspects and actions you can take as a civil engineering professional to build confidence and […]

The post Becoming a Well Rounded Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 128 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical product or process or system that bridges together the physical world and the digital world. It does not only involve the geometric or physical replica in a digital world. It also includes engineering technology which allows you to understand and model the performance of the infrastructure as well.

The post Digital Twins for Digital Cities – Ep 127 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

It is a big step to open a firm and there is a lot of risk involved, however once you have done it for a while and you’ve had success, you will not want to go back.

The post Starting A Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 126 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Design Build contracts are only just beginning to become the contract of the day. We all still need to learn how to do the contracts better. Not all projects are suited for design build but there are projects out there that are complex in nature and that needs a collaborative design.

The post The Design Build Project Delivery Process and Why It Will Continue to Become More Popular – Ep 125 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

If you are not going to be smart and are not known to be using smart technology, businesses and people are not going to live in those cities. Smart cities are going to attract the best and the brightest, whether it is residence, or whether it is businesses.

The post Technology, Innovation, and Smart Cities – What Civil Engineers Need to Know – Ep 124 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this Civil Engineering Podcast episode, I speak with Monica Morales, PE, ENV SP who is a water engineer for Jacobs about the importance of inclusion and diversity in engineering. Monica also discusses sustainability through STEM Outreach and the importance of women in engineering.

The post Women in Civil Engineering – Inclusion, Diversity, and STEM Oh My! – Ep 123 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Working fast often leads to making many mistakes which can be catastrophic in the civil engineering world, but what if you could work faster, but also smarter? If you can do this, you will be setting yourself up for major success.

The post How to Work Faster but Also Work Smarter as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 122 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

As a manager, you have to understand what the goals of a project are, consistently reinforce obtaining those goals, and achieve success through reinforcement of the vision of the projects, goals and successes.

The post From Engineer to CEO and Everything In-Between – Ep 121 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Paul Chinowsky about the critical significance of climate change resiliency in the industry and the intriguing transition from research to consulting. We also delve into the differences between tackling climate change resiliency in academia versus the industry, and shed light on the essential skills required to effectively address […]

The post Building a Sustainable Future with Climate Change Resiliency in Civil Engineering – Ep 255 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 120 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, you are going to hear interviews from my recent visit to the ASCE SEI Structural Engineering Institute Congress. We will talk about technical topics for structural engineering as well as personal development and effective communication skills for engineers

The post The State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 2 – Ep 120 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

John M. Keller PE, PMP, Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority talks about the differences between working in the public sector versus private sector.

The post Working in the Public Sector Versus Private Sector for Civil Engineering Professionals – Ep 119 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this Civil Engineering Podcast, I visit with  Karen Morgan, P.E. who is the owner and founder of the AEC Proposal Institute. We talk about what information Civil Engineers need to seek up-front for proposal writing success. Karen discusses 5 specific points that you can use as a checklist to ensure you create winning proposals.

The post Information Civil Engineers Should Seek Up-Front for Proposal Writing Success – Ep 118 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

As a Civil Engineering, you are going to get in front of an audience at some point in your career. Staying calm, cool, and collected in these situations, will often time keep the audience calm as well.

The post The Importance of Staying Calm, Cool, and Collected as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 117 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

If engineers can adopt the business of engineering mindset it can really change their future success and the way they do engineering.

The post The Business of Engineering: A New Mindset for the Engineer of the Future – Ep 116 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 115 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Stephanie Buckingham, APTD, PHR, an Associate Professional in Talent Development and part of Freese and Nichols’ Organizational Development about dealing with difficult people on your engineering projects.

The post A Rational Approach to Dealing with Difficult People on Your Engineering Projects – Ep 115 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 What Civil Engineering Firms Need to Know About Providing Drone Services or Hiring Firms to Do So – Ep 114 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 How I Went from Tinker Bell into Disaster Recovery – Ep 113 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 Managing Mega Civil Engineering Projects and Staying Calm in the Process – Ep 112 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 Five Reasons All Civil Engineers Should Gain Field Experience – Ep 111 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Matt Aston, GPRS’ founder, about the company’s various services, including video pipe inspection, leak detection, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar. He shares the origin story of GPRS and its growth strategy, and also introduces the SiteMap initiative, which aims to create a comprehensive view of underground infrastructure for facilities. […]

The post Ground-Penetrating Radar: Cost-Effective Solutions for Infrastructure Visibility – Ep 254 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 From Engineer to Owner with Karen Jehanian – Ep 110 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.