The Civil Engineering Podcast

In episode 061 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shalene Thomas who is the is the Emerging Contaminants Program Manager for Amec Foster Wheeler about understanding emerging contaminants and Regulatory Matters for Civil Engineers. Here are some of the questions I ask Shalene: What is PFAS? Why are these substances a concern now or have […] The post Understanding Emerging Contaminants and Regulatory Matters for Civil Engineers – Ep 061 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 060 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Martin Andrews, Military Sales Manager for Mabey Bridge Limited about the development of the Mabey Logistic Support Bridge from its origins in the Bailey Bridge. Here are some of the questions I ask Martin on the Bailey Bridge: Can you tell us a little bit about […] The post The Bailey Bridge – A Civil Engineering Structural Icon – Ep 060 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

  In episode 59 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Brendan Alan Barrett, a top sales producer in our industry, about using direct purchase opportunities to position yourself for more competitive bidding and project partnerships. Here are some of the questions I ask Brendan: What is direct purchasing? Who uses direct purchasing? What are […] The post Using Direct Purchase Opportunities to Position Yourself for More Competitive Bidding in the AE Industry – Ep 059 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 58 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Jonathon Monken, Senior Director, System Resiliency and Strategic Coordination in the ITS Division of PJM Interconnection about the resilience of electricity infrastructure systems, Black Sky events, and what civil engineers can do to help reduce risk to the electricity infrastructure systems. Here are some of the questions I ask […] The post Ensuring the Resilience of Electricity Infrastructure Systems – Ep 058 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 057 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Mark Zweig, Founder, and Chairman of the Zweig Group and Chad Clinehens, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Zweig Group about what it takes for building a successful AE Firm. If you want to grow as a Civil Engineer, or you want your company to grow, this episode will help you tremendously […] The post A Discussion with the Zweig Group on the Recipe for Building a Successful AE Firm – Ep 057 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 056 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Sabrina Rivera, PE a civil engineer working in water resources in the Los Angeles area. We talk about how to drive global change as a civil engineer. Here are some of the questions I ask Sabrina: What made you interested in water resources? How do you […] The post How to Drive Global Change as a Civil Engineer – Ep 056 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 055 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Kevin O’Beirne, P.E. about working with changes, claims, and disputes on construction projects. O’Beirne gives some excellent tips in the this episode which will help engineers to acquire a greater success rate with regards to construction projects. Engineering Quotes Here are some of the questions asked […] The post Working with Changes, Claims, and Disputes on Construction Projects – Ep 055 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 suggest that […] The post How to Master the Language for Clearer Engineering Contracts – Ep 054 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 questions I ask Jason during this episode: Tell us […] The post How to Do Business Development Online for Civil Engineering Companies – Ep 053 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 How Arctic Engineers are Facing the Challenges of a Changing Climate – Ep 052 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 Finding the Lost Dollars in Your Civil Engineering Firm with June Jewell – Ep 051 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 The Civil Engineering Compilation Episode – Ep 050 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 Using GIS for both Asset and Engineering Management – Ep 049 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 Seller-Doer Series – How to Generate Leads as a Civil Engineer – Ep 048 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 Keeping Young Civil Engineers Billable – Ep 047 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 How to Run and Document Effective Project Meetings for Civil Engineers – Ep 046 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 are some of the questions I […] The post Ground Penetrating Radar in Civil Engineering – Ep 045 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 I ask Brett about drones in civil engineering: […] The post Drones in Civil Engineering – How and Why they can Help – Ep 044 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 The Business Case for Sustainability-Related Initiatives – Ep 043 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 Warning to Civil Engineers – With a P.E. License Comes Great Responsibility – Ep 042 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 a new civil engineering job: Resigning correctly and communicating effectively with your new company during the process. The […] The post Strategies for Starting A New Civil Engineering Job on the Right Foot – Ep 041 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 […] The post 10 Tips Every Civil Engineer should Know about Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts – Ep 040 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 The Path to Partnership from Experienced Civil Engineers – Ep 039 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 Building a Civil Engineering Firm in a Non-Traditional Way – Ep 038 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 10 Tips for Providing Stellar Service to your clients for Civil Engineers – Ep 037 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 Engineer to Entrepreneur: Success Strategies to Manage Your Career and Start Your Own Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 036 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 034 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview my co host, Christian Knutson on protecting the environment through security and we also talk about how civil engineers can make a difference to it. Here are some of the questions I ask Chris: What is environmental security? What is included within this framework? Can […] The post Protecting the Environment Through Security: What Civil Engineers Should Know – Ep 034 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Episode 33 of The Civil Engineering Podcast was recorded in Phoenix, Arizona, where I interviewed successful individuals at the Society of American Military Engineers (aka SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC). Here are some of the key points I discussed with ask Adam Hughes during JETC: Adam is a Civil Engineer in the […] The post Civil Engineering Interviews from the Society of American Military Engineers 2016 JETC – Ep 033 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 32 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Alexi Lambert, who has leadership and management experience as a U.S. Naval Officer, about Marketing for Civil Engineering Firms. She was enlisted in the Navy as an E5 (2010) as a university student and commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy (2013) and promoted to Lieutenant Junior […] The post Marketing for Civil Engineering Firms – Ep 032 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 031 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Richard Poulin, a resume writer and marketing professional with 12 years experience, as well as extensive skills in using LinkedIn for professional networking. Quotes to think about: Here are some tips on How to Build a Complete LinkedIn® Profile: Make sure your profile is 100 […] The post How to Use LinkedIn Effectively as a Civil Engineer – Ep 031 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 030 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Dan McNichol, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning journalist who recently created and completed a year long national media tour in a 1949 Hudson that advocated for the rebuilding of the nation’s vital civic systems with the tag: “America’s infrastructure is as old, rusty and […] The post Dan McNichol ‘s Journey Across the Nation Spotlights America’s Old Infrastructure – Ep 030 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. In episode 029 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, my co-host Christian Knutson, PE interviews Ronan Collins who is an experienced Building Information Modeling Project Manager specializing in the production of detailed and accurate BIM models for the purpose of design and construction coordination. Here are some of the questions […] The post What is BIM and how to Maximize Its Potential as a Civil Engineer – Ep 029 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 028 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Christion Knutson, PE interviews Denise Nelson,PE – Vice President for Public Education at the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure and she discusses what the Envision Sustainability Professional certification is and how it compares and supplements the LEED certification. Here are some of the questions Knutson asks Nelson: What is the […] The post Becoming a Sustainability Professional to Further Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 028 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 027 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Jim Rogers, author of Win More Work: How to Write Winning AEC Proposals. We define what a seller-doer is and also talk about the five stages on how to become a seller-doer as a civil engineer.   Here are the key points from this episode: We define […] The post The 5 Stages to Becoming a Seller-Doer as a Civil Engineer – Ep 027 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 026 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson, PE interviews a successful attorney and mediator, Ken Strongman on the basics of mediation and dives in on a couple of items associated with preparation for mediation and what to expect during the mediation process as an engineer. Here are some of the questions asked […] The post How to Resolve Conflict In Civil Engineering Projects Through Mediation – Ep 026 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 025 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview the resume expert Richard Poulin, who has studied over hundreds of civil engineering resumes, and wrote the book Civil Engineer Resume Hacking. This episode is packed with insider tips on how you can make your civil engineering resume stand out and be successful in your […] The post Civil Engineering Resume Hacking with Resume Expert Richard Poulin – Ep 025 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 024 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Kristi Mirambell who shares her story on starting a civil engineering company during a rough time in her life. I also interview, at the same time, Ryan Hanemann, the co-founder of Audubon Companies on how his company supported Kristi in her decision to start a […] The post Starting a Civil Engineering Company with the Support of Your Previous Employer: A True Story – Ep 024 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 023 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, civil engineer and author Stu Walesh walks us through 5 points that every civil engineer should consider in setting clear, powerful goals and also provides us with some indications to help us see that we need goals or need to rejuvenate our current goals. Learn valuable goal […] The post Goal Setting for Civil Engineers – A Whole Brained Approach with Author Stu Walesh – Ep 023 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 022 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Todd Hay, who has 23 years as a civil engineer working on multidisciplinary firms, talks about cross marketing, communicating effectively, working on proposals for multidisciplinary projects, and more. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Working Effectively on Multidisciplinary Projects as a Civil Engineer: […] The post Working Effectively on Multidisciplinary Projects as a Civil Engineer with Todd Hay of Pennoni Associates – Ep 022 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 021 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Jon Weinstein, President of Line-of-Sight Consulting, talks about leading change management, what it is and why it is important to understand it in the context of an engineer involved in projects as well as management and leadership of people. Here are some key points discussed in this […] The post Leading Change in Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 021 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 020 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Amanda Payne, a business development and marketing expert in the engineering/architectural design services industry, shares some insights on seller-doers’ leadership expectations, tips on how to further develop your seller skills, and the importance of professional organizations to leadership development, networking, and ultimately business development. Here are some […] The post Business Development for Smart Civil Engineers – Ep 020 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 019 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Mickey Addison, a career military officer, author, civil engineer and senior leader, teaches us what it takes to lead in a senior level position, how to handle organizational changes, and the role of mentoring and coaching in civil engineering leaders. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed About […] The post Riding The Wave of Change As a Civil Engineer Leader – Ep 019 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 018 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Carl Pritchard, who is considered the “fun guy” of risk management and an author of two books on the subject. Pritchard also lectures around the world on the topic. He teaches project and risk management, consults on risk management practice and works to ensure that […] The post Risk Management And Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 018 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this special episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview some of the most successful civil engineers in the world during the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2015 Annual Conference in New York City. Below is the list of interviews with timestamps and bullet points, click on the timestamps below to view a summary […] The post Interviews with Some of the Most Successful Civil Engineers in the World from the ASCE 2015 Annual Conference – Ep 017 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 16 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Mauricio Lara, PMP, MBA, PE, a Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience as a leader and key contributor, including an extensive private and public sector background. He has been a key player in capital improvement plans and programs, large infrastructure projects, and program […] The post An Interview with Lead Engineer Mauricio Lara on How to Build a Successful Civil Engineering Career – Ep 016 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 015 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Dr. A.J. Briding, an emergency management and homeland security expert with over 40 years of experience who talks about the issues of infrastructure resilience and critical infrastructure protection. He currently does consulting work in the homeland security arena, but started off as a distinguished […] The post The Importance of Resiliency and Critical Infrastructure Protection as a Civil Engineer – Ep 015 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 014 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Jim Rogers who is the author of the American Council of Engineering Companies first ever book on the subject of proposal writing, “Win More Work: How to Writing Winning AEC Proposals.” See books section at bottom of this post for discount code for 25% […] The post Write Winning AEC Proposals with Jim Rogers – Ep 014 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 013 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Will Schnier, a licensed PE and the Chief Executive Officer of BIG RED DOG Engineering | Consulting who will share his expertise on business development and also talk about one of Big Red Dog’s projects in lieu of our Civil Engineering Project of the Week segment. Here […] The post Advice on Business Development and Building a Business and Career from a Civil Engineering CEO – Ep 013 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 012 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Scott Wolter, professional forensics geology, author and the host of History’s H2 network’s hit show America Unearthed. He has been the principal petrographer in more than 7,000 material forensic investigations throughout the world, including the evaluation of fire-damaged concrete from the Pentagon following the […] The post Forensics Geology, TV Personality and Traveling the World with Scott Wolter – Ep 012 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In episode 011 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Kathy Schneider, PE, a Civil Engineer who is also the National Park Service’s park centered project manager for the $200 million CityArchRiver 2015 redevelopment project at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Gateway Arch), aka the St. Louis Arch, in St. Louis, Missouri. How Kathy […] The post Dealing With Multiple Stakeholders and Tight Timelines at the St. Louis Arch Straight From the Engineering Project Manager – Ep 011 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.