Inspiring the Next Generation Through Middle School Engineering Education – Ep 121
In this episode, we talk with Alicia Trout, P.E., about how she transitioned from engineering to teaching, the importance of middle school engineering education, and how she keeps the lessons engaging and relevant. Alicia also talks about the challenges of teaching a diverse group of students and the need for more diversity in engineering, and […]
Ground-Penetrating Radar: Cost-Effective Solutions for Infrastructure Visibility – Ep 254
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. […]
Proven Engineer Retention Strategies for 2024
In this article, I’d like to discuss the alarming rate at which engineering professionals are leaving their firms today. This will continue for some time, but I want to share an image and analogy to help you think through how you can prevent your professionals from “jumping ship.” After talking with some clients recently, I […]
Take Your Learning to the Next Level: Enter the Feynman Technique
Let’s say you want to take a shot at learning something new. Now whether it’s a language, a software, or a college-level calculus problem, the Feynman technique can help you to master any subject. This powerful learning technique is named after the Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, who was made famous for his ability to […]
AI Strategies for AEC Marketing & Sales to Gain a Competitive Edge – Ep 035
In this episode, I talk with Frank Lazaro, an accomplished inventor, author, co-founder, and chief marketing officer at Sobo, about how AI is shaping AEC marketing & sales, practical steps for implementation, recommendations, and the future of AI in this sector. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Frank: Can you provide […]
The Unforeseen Impacts of AI on Geotechnical Engineering – Ep 093
In this episode, we talk with Sam Warren, P.E., GE, PMP, and vice president of Farrell Design-Build, the West Coast business unit of Menard USA. Joining him today are two new engineering professionals coming out of college, Adam Fayko and Luis Pinedo. We talk about the dynamic interplay of AI in geotechnical engineering. the challenges […]
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering – Ep 009
In this episode, I talk with Palisha Sthapit, EIT, technical resource engineer at Rinker Materials, about her experiences as a young woman of color in the engineering industry, covering her role as a technical resource engineer and the challenges and growth opportunities faced in a male-dominated field. We delve into her insights on promoting diversity […]
How a Young Professionals Group Can Shape Your Engineering Future – Ep 320
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Nourse, Talent Acquisition Manager; Hannah Newhard, P.E., PTOE, Traffic Engineer; Nicholas Teach, Transportation Engineer; and Curt Grass, Senior Engineer, about the impact and role of the Young Professionals Group (YPG) at Stanley Consultants, exploring its influence on the development and success of young professionals in the engineering field. […]
AI in the AEC Industry – It’s Already Here in a Big Way
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Zweig: Minds and Machines Conference in Nashville, TN. The conference was a very interesting, in-depth look into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the inevitable impact its implementation will have in our industry. It might come as a bit of a shock but at this very […]
How Project Delivery Fuels the Engineering Sales Cycle – Ep 035
In this episode, I interview Christian Knutson, CEng, P.E., PgMP, PMP, FICE, F.SAME, Director of European Defense and Security Programs at Jacobs, about the intersection of the engineering sales cycle and project management in engineering projects. We discuss the importance of project delivery success, the role of program management, and how to align sales goals […]