The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Are you taking the construction depth section on the PE exam? Then this is for you! Today, we break down the specifications, detailing everything you need to know about it. From the construction topics, you need to internalize to the codes and standards you need to get familiar with. Tune in to Learn: What the PE Construction Exam looks like The 8 topics of the breadth portion of the exam and what they entail The 7 topics you'll need to internalize for the construction depth portion of the exam The codes and standards you'll need to know for the construction depth exam What are the pass rates for the PE Construction Exam? Our Partner: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Resources Mentioned: NCEES Website - https://ncees.org/ NCEES YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/NCEESMedia Construction Specs - https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/Civ-Con-April-2022_r2.pdf OSHA - https://www.osha.gov/ U.S. Department of Labor - https://www.dol.gov/ CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own engineering firm but you are unsure how to handle all the demands? Today’s guest did just that. Ed Quesenberry established his own practice back in 2003, and today he teaches you how he balances it all: business owner, principal engineer, adjunct professor, husband, and father. Tune in to Learn: One thing you build in college that can help you for the rest of your career The biggest challenge you'll face starting your own engineering firm Reasons to get into Structural Engineering: should you do it for the money...alone? The industry's inherent profit problem — and how to solve it What it's like to be a civil engineer working in academia Balancing life responsibilities as a business owner: is it more difficult? The most important thing recent graduates should look for in a job, but most don't What young structural engineers just getting started in structural design should know The importance of licensure to advancing your career — in and out of a company Our Partners: Audible - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: CEA #156 With Dirk Bondy - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/cea156 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - https://www.calpoly.edu/ Beaverton Library - https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/ Portland State University - https://www.pdx.edu/ International Building Code (IBC) - https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/2018-i-codes/ibc/ Brunelleschi's Dome, by Ross King - AMAZON Connect With Ed: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-quesenberry-57113161/ Equilibrium Engineers - https://www.equilibriumllc.com/ CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Today’s episode is about the top 10 biggest and most expensive projects currently going on in the US. These are scheduled to finish in the near future, and when they do, they will change (literally) everything. From urban mobility to electricity to natural gas — and even sports. Our Partners: Audible - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: Samsung - https://www.samsung.com Amazon - https://amazon.com California High Speed Rail - https://hsr.ca.gov Buffalo Bills - https://www.buffalobills.com AECOM - https://aecom.com Blue Castle Holdings Group - https://bluecastleproject.com Michael Baker International - https://mbakerintl.com Virgin Group - https://www.virgin.com U.S. Air Force - https://www.airforce.com Venture Global LNG - https://venturegloballng.com CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CivilEngAcademy Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Today’s guest is Dirk Bondy, a superstar structural engineer specializing in post-tensioned concrete and a professor at UCLA and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In this episode, Dirk lays it all out for the next generation of structural engineers, including the “commoditization” of the profession due to the heavy (and blind) application of software tools. Tune in to Learn: Dirk Bondy's path to becoming a structural engineer What he learned by starting his own engineering firm that school never taught him The pros and cons of post-tensioned concrete — and where it's used Grouting post-tensioning: is it really necessary? The importance of knowing the fundamentals of engineering Structural engineering software: helpful tools or commoditization of the profession? How Saturday Night Live can help you learn post-tensioned concrete Dirk's #1 advice to those interested in structural engineering Why practicing engineers should get the teaching experience Our Partner: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: California Poly State University - https://www.calpoly.edu University of California, Los Angeles - https://www.ucla.edu University of California, Berkeley - https://www.berkeley.edu Stanford University - https://www.stanford.edu TYLin Group - https://www.tylin.com/ Saturday Night Live - https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Connect With Dirk: Email - dirk@senecastructural.com Seneca Structural Engineering - http://www.senecastructural.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlAo3l4aRZRyuxQBWOn3JQ CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Today’s guest is Oreu Lugogo, CHOICE’s Country Director in Kenya. After studying abroad in the US and Europe, Oreu decided to go back to make a difference in the lives of those living in extreme poverty in his home country. And guess what…you can help too! Tune in to Learn: Oreu Lugogo's path to becoming CHOICE's Country Director in Kenya His education background and his decision to go back to Kenya The needs of villagers in Kenya — and how your engineering expertise can help How CHOICE determines the villages which expeditions will go to How are the expeditions organized and set up? What Oreu likes the most about his role How you can join CHOICE and help those people in poverty Our Partner: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Resources Mentioned: CEA #149 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xs8Qx4M-pE CEA #153 with Jen Dyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFiac1IOm8A CHOICE Website - https://choicehumanitarian.org CHOICE Instagram (@choiceorg) - https://www.instagram.com/choiceorg CHOICE YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CHOICEHumanitarianOrg CHOICE Twitter (@CHOICEorg) - https://twitter.com/choiceorg CHOICE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CHOICEorg Virginia Tech - https://www.vt.edu Connect With Oreu: Email - oreu@choicehumanitarian.org CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

What if I said that passing your FE/PE exam boils down to two extremely simple things? Well, believe it because it does. Today, Isaac and Mark will discuss not only what these two secrets are, but also how you can apply them to get over the hump of passing your exams. Tune in to Learn: Two simple secrets to passing your professional exams Passing rate differences for first-time and repeat takers The biggest hurdles for FE/PE repeat takers and how to overcome them A downside of the CBT format — and one resource to help with that The importance of failure to your professional journey Who should you truly compare yourself to? Mark's journey passing the PE exam with a full-time job and young kids Our Partners: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: CEA #51 with Tim Miller, NCEES Chief Officer of Exams - https://youtu.be/bMS11n5s3yY CEA #64 with Zdenek Vymazal - https://youtu.be/kGzKD7Beb6A The Backwards Brain Bicycle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0 NCEES Website - https://ncees.org Our Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Our guest today is Jen Dyer, a director at CHOICE Humanitarian helping those living in rural poverty in more than eight countries — including the US. Give this a listen to learn how you, as a civil engineer, have the knowledge to help provide basic needs to those who desperately crave it, from access to drinking water to good housing conditions. Tune in to Learn: Jen Dyer's background and how she became a Director with CHOICE What CHOICE Humanitarian is all about and the countries they currently serve What makes CHOICE stand out among many other humanitarian groups How you as a civil engineer can be of incredible help to CHOICE's initiatives worldwide How COVID impacted CHOICE's operations Jen's top 2 most impactful humanitarian projects so far A case of devastating poverty in the US you don't even know — and how you can help One thing that blew Jen away during her expedition to Kenya this year Two announcements about Civil Engineering Academy’s future plans Our Partner: Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built ( civac for 10 percent off) Resources Mentioned: CEA #149 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xs8Qx4M-pE CHOICE Website - https://choicehumanitarian.org CHOICE Instagram (@choiceorg) - https://www.instagram.com/choiceorg CHOICE YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CHOICEHumanitarianOrg CHOICE Twitter (@CHOICEorg) - https://twitter.com/choiceorg CHOICE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CHOICEorg Connect With Jen: Email - jdyer@choicehumanitarian.org LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-dyer-bab657182 CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Distractions are everywhere. But the question is: do you allow them to distract you? Today, we’ll dive into simple things you can do to make sure they don’t, whether you’re studying for the FE/PE exam, getting tasks done at work, or spending quality time with loved ones. Tune in to Learn: What are good and bad distractions? A simple way to start doing what really matters every day 3 study tips to supercharge your FE/PE preparation Should you use your phone while studying? Hint: It depends 2 ways to avoid burnout while you prepare for your exams The one thing that's missing for you to make the most out of your study time Our Partner: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

We’ve all heard the phrase, “we need more women in engineering.” But is it enough to get them into it…only? Today’s guest is Mina Dezyanian and she’s the founder of IronRingGirls, the online home to resources for helping women in engineering build successful careers. Tune in to Learn: The only right way to get more women into STEM Two red flags women should pay attention to in the workplace How women can have more confidence in the male-dominated engineering field Two non-technical aspects of your workplace that's important for your success You can like what you do, but does it fit your personality? Why you should stop trying to find the "right place" for you professionally Two valuable things to building a successful engineering career How IronRingGirls came to be and how it helps women in engineering Our Partners: Purple Mattress - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/purple Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built ( civac for 10 percent off) Connect With Mina: Mina’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mina-dezyanian IronRingGirls Website - http://ironringgirls.com IronRingGirls Instagram (@ironringgirls) - https://www.instagram.com/ironringgirls Resources Mentioned: University of Toronto - https://www.utoronto.ca Ontario Society Professional Engineers (OSPE) - https://ospe.on.ca CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Free Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Have you ever wondered what goes behind the scenes of everything ASCE does? The institutes? The events? The codes and standards? Today’s guest has the answer. Lindsay O’Leary is a licensed civil engineer who found her passion in the nonprofit arena and now supports civil engineers and the advancement of the profession working at ASCE. Tune in to Learn: A career path Lindsay took that most civil engineers are not aware of Lessons from working in the civil engineering consulting sector for 10+ years 3 career-changing benefits of actively participating in professional organizations What engineers need to make good managers — and it has nothing to do with them 4 effective tips for young engineers just getting started in their careers How ASCE advocates for decision-making in the government regarding infrastructure The ASCE process to develop the codes and standards civil engineers use daily Our Partners: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built [civac for 10 percent off] Audible - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/audible Resources Mentioned: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - https://asce.org Infrastructure Report Card - https://infrastructurereportcard.org Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) - https://asce.org/sei Environmental Water Resources Institute - https://asce.org/ewri ASCE 7 - https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/asce-7 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - https://transportation.house.gov/committee-activity/issue/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - https://www.ansi.org University of Central Florida - https://www.ucf.edu Connect With Lindsay: Email - loleary@asce.org LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayoleary/ Twitter (@LindsayAnneO) - https://twitter.com/LindsayAnneO CEA Resources: Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com