The Civil Engineering Podcast

The Civil Engineering Podcast


Latest Episodes

TCEP 250: The Role of Civil Engineering in Promoting Child Wellness
November 22, 2023

In this episode, I talk with William Spencer, P.E., president and professional engineer at MHS Planning & Design, about the profound impact of civil engineering on promoting child wellness in parks an

TCEP 249: How Digital Transformation in Construction Is Changing the Industry
November 08, 2023

In this episode, I talk with James Chambers, director of global industry development at Nemetschek, about digital transformation in construction. He delves into the adoption of digital technology and

TCEP 248: Propane Technology, Sustainability, and the Road to Net Zero
October 25, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Tucker Perkins, MBA, the president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), about the pivotal role of engineering in the ever-evolving energy landscape,

TCEP 247: How the NICER Method Can Help Civil Engineering Organizations Thrive
October 11, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Dylan Medeiros, a learning and development specialist at HFA, about the intriguing origin story of the NICER method. Dylan breaks down the method's steps and explains how

TCEP 246: Why Civil Engineering Diversity is Essential for a Better Future
September 27, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Michele Heyward, EIT, the founder and CEO of PositiveHire, about the current state of civil engineering diversity, the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in the i

TCEP 245: How to Successfully Navigate the Transition from Technical Professional to Leader
September 13, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Eric Thompson, P.E., water resources engineering team leader at MSA Professional Services. Eric provides some great advice for engineers who are aspiring to transition fro

TCEP 244: How to Develop Top Leadership Skills for Engineering Excellence
August 30, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Jim Rowings, vice president at Kiewit, about developing top leadership skills for engineers in the design and construction field, and the vital role that leadership qualit

TCEP 243: The Rise of Diversity and Inclusion in the AEC Industry: Opportunities for Women in Leadership
August 16, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Kimberly Bauer Burke, vice president at Skanska and a leader in the AEC industry, about her experiences as a business development and sales professional, which include dis

TCEP 242: Gaudí’s Stormwater Management Techniques: A Sustainable Approach to Urban Planning
August 02, 2023

In this episode, I talk to you about Antoni Gaud's remarkable stormwater management techniques showcased in the breathtaking Park Gell, which I recently visited on my trip to Spain, and how it conti

TCEP 241: From Civil Engineer to HR Manager: How to Make the Switch
July 19, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Alboum, P.E., a regional human resource manager at Dewberry, who made a successful career transition from civil engineer to HR manager, about how he leveraged his