The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

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

Today, Isaac sums up his trip to Kenya with CHOICE Humanitarian, an organization helping those living in rural poverty. From lack of clean water to poor housing conditions, he elaborates on what he came away with after seeing the world through different lenses — and how you, as a civil engineer, can help these people more than you think. Our Partner: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built (Use Code: CEA10) Resources Mentioned: CHOICE Humanitarian - https://choicehumanitarian.org Tsavo East National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/content/tsavo-east-national-park Tsavo West National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/tsavo-west-national-park Amboseli National Park - http://www.kws.go.ke/amboseli-national-park 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

Doesn't matter if you’re an intern or a junior engineer, advancing your civil engineering career is about getting one step further towards the position you want to be in. In today’s episode, you’ll learn all about the credentials and aspects that can propel you to get there — whether your company has clear promotion guidelines or not. Tune in to Learn: The most important credential all civil engineers need to advance their careers The ideal timeline to take your professional exams Can you take the PE exam before completing 4 years of experience? Hint: probably. What to prove about your experience to successfully apply to take the PE exam Three credentials beyond the FE and PE — and where they're most valued The one thing you need to keep all your credentials valid How to go about setting and achieving career goals in a corporate environment How to get to that next-level position in your company How young engineers can ask questions to and learn from busy senior engineers Our Partner: Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: FE Exam - https://ncees.org/engineering/fe PE Civil Exam - https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/civil-cbt PMP Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp Leed AP Certification - https://www.usgbc.org/credentials 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 Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com