The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Today‘s episode is a review of 2021 here at CEA. But wait…it’s not only that. You’ll also learn what we’re working on to help you in your journey to becoming a professional engineer in 2022 once and for all. We’ll look back at our most popular podcast episodes with previous course students for you to get inspiration and actionable tips, as well as some of our top achievements and rewards of this last year that prove our courses can truly help you out. Whether you want to ace the FE or the PE exam, we’re here to help you every step of the way. What You’ll Learn: How a Course Student Passed His PE Exam in his SIXTIES! The Most Famous Episode of 2021: Which Civil Engineering Industry Pays the Most? The Historical Trend Explaining Why Engineers are not Paid as Much as They Should The Big News of 2021 Regarding the PE: It’s Going Computer-Based in 2022. Study Tips and Suggested Material to Prepare for the New CBT Civil PE Exam Teaser: New Course Releases Here at CEA in 2022 One of Our Best Resources That Can Help You Ace Your Exams—And It’s FREE! CEA Ranks #1 for the Best PE and FE Exam Prep Courses by Test Prep Insight CEA is One of the Top 100 Leaders in Real Estate and Construction by WRECONF Our Partners: Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: PPI - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com California Civil Seismic Course - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ca-civil-seismic-course California Civil Survey Course - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ca-civil-survey-course Best FE Exam Prep Courses, by Test Prep Insight - https://testprepinsight.com/best/best-fe-exam-prep-courses Best PE Exam Prep Courses, by Test Prep Insight - https://testprepinsight.com/best/best-pe-exam-prep-courses CEA Podcast #64 with Zdenek Vymazal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGzKD7Beb6A Other CEA Resources: Civil Engineering Academy Website - http://civilengineeringacademy.com CEA PE and FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Here’s another episode on what being a civil engineer looks like in other countries. After Canada, Egypt, and Australia, you’ll now learn how the profession plays out in the United Kingdom and how it relates to the US. Today’s guest is Danny Luu, a Chartered Civil Engineer in the UK with over 20+ years of experience. He explains the process of becoming a Chartered Engineer in the UK (equivalent to the PE in the US), the highs and lows of the profession there, as well as how he helps young British engineers achieve the maximum professional qualification with his mentoring business. What You’ll Learn: How a Failed Accounting Internship Program Led Danny into Civil Engineering The Most Challenging Part of Civil Engineering — And It's Not the Technical Aspect The Importance of Soft Skills for the Engineer to Sell His Work to Stakeholders The Challenge of Getting Taxpayers Support for Government Funded Projects How to Become a Professional Civil Engineer in the UK (CEng) A Gap in the AEC Industry That Led Danny to Start His Career Mentoring Business What Young Engineers Trying to Find Their Place Within the Field Should Do One Piece of Advice for Those Who May Want to Change Paths Within the Field Why Your Civil Engineering Skills Will Still Help You if You Decide to Leave the Industry One Way to Raise the Recognition (and Pay) of the Engineer’s Work… …And the Silver Lining That Still Makes the Field Worthwhile The Two Complementary Resources Engineers Should Pay Attention to Our Partner: School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sope Resources Mentioned: Danny’s LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dannyluu Civil Engineering Mentor Website - https://www.civilengineeringmentor.com AECOM -  https://aecom.com Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - https://www.ice.org.uk ICE Virtual Library - https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com Life Remixed, by Mark Wilkinson - Click here CEA Resources: CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

As many others, you probably have set different goals for this new year. But what if I told you there’s a key aspect of your goal setting process that you’re neglecting? An aspect that could make or break the “achieving” process? Well, there is. Today, you’ll learn about this major pillar from Luke Rowley. As a Professional Engineer who started his own company and later decided to go back to the office again, he knows a ton about how to set—and achieve—goals. And in this episode, he’ll teach how to set yours, whether that’s regarding your personal or professional life. What You’ll Learn: How Luke Got into Civil Engineering—Despite Almost Changing to a Psychology Major Why Creative Problem-Solving is One of the Key Aspects of the Profession How He Went From Working at a Firm to Starting His Own Engineering Company… …And Why He Decided to Get a Full-Time Job Again What Most People Don't Know About Working for Themselves The Four (Plus One) Main Life Areas You Should Set Goals for How to Set Realistic Goals That You Can Actually Achieve What Are Fun Goals?—And Why They're Just as Important as Any Other Goal How Taking Care of Your Finances Can Affect Your Relationships (And Vice-Versa) Why Spirituality is the Indicator of Happiness. And You Don't Need to Be Religious The Different Forms of Spirituality Most People Miss out on Why Following Your Passions Can Lead You to a Great Life What to Do to Pass Your PE Exam as a Repeat Taker—Just Like Luke Did Why a Review Course is Worth More Than the Money You Pay for It Resources Mentioned: Luke’s Email - luke@goalengineer.com / luke@pepreparation.com Luke’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-rowley-pe-a3b087a4 Goal Engineering Website - https://goalengineer.com PE Preparation Website - https://pepreparation.com Ion Solar - https://ionsolar.com Brigham Young University - https://www.byu.edu CEA Resources: CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

The PE exam is famously known as a great milestone in any engineer’s career. But remember, the FE exam is what sets it in motion in the first place. And it can be equally challenging—if not more. Today, you’ll learn not only what makes the FE exam difficult but also what you can do to overcome each of these difficulties and knock this thing out right away. What You’ll Learn: The 5 Reasons Why the Civil FE Exam is Difficult Can You Graduate Without Taking Your FE Exam?—Or Better, Should You? How Many Topics Do You Have to Study for Your FE Exam? How FE Preparation Time Differs Between Those in School and Those Out of It Evidence Showing You Have a Good Chance of Passing Your FE Exam the First Time The Only Two Study Techniques You'll Need to Pass Your FE Exam One Aspect That Makes Computer-Based Exams Better Than Traditional Exams Why Time Management is King When Taking Any Exam—And How to Practice it How to Correctly Get an Answer on the Most Common Question Type of the FE Exam The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself to Do Better at the Exam The Online FE Resource That Will Help You Prepare, Take, and Pass Your FE Exam Our Partners: Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built PPI - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi Resources Mentioned: ABET Accreditation - https://www.abet.org FE Exam Specifications, by NCEES - https://ncees.org/engineering/fe The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Resources: Civil Engineering Academy Website - http://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

All structural engineers know the endless codes they have to adhere to. These are all standardized values that vary depending on the material being used, building type, construction method, etc. But what if you could base your design only on the performance you want your structure to have when experiencing different events? What You’ll Learn: A Brief History of Codes and Standards in Civil Engineering What is Performance-Based Design?—And How Did it Get Started? What are the Four Levels of Performance-Based Design? Risk Categories in Structural Design—And What Differs One from the Other Is Performance-Based Design Applied to Other Industries? Software Tools that Accommodate Performance-Based Analysis and Design The Biggest Benefit of The Performance-Based Approach to Structural Design Is it an Approach Worth Using in Every Single Project You Work on? The Downsides of the Performance-Based Approach You Should be Aware of The #1 Thing All Performance-Based Designs Require Before Being Approved The Best Resources to Find out More About This Topic Our Partner: Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Resources Mentioned: Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) at Berkeley - https://peer.berkeley.edu PEER’s 2017 Guidelines for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings - https://peer.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/tbi-working-group-led-by-co-chairs-ron-ha-burger-and-jack-moehle_10.9.17_withlinks.pdf Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) - https://www.mka.com Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) - https://www.som.com ETABs - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs Computers and Structures, Inc. - https://www.csiamerica.com IBC code - https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/2018-i-codes/ibc ACI-318 - https://www.concrete.org/tools/318buildingcodeportal.aspx.aspx AISC 360 - https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/aisc/publications/standards/a360-16-spec-and-commentary_march-2021.pdf Northridge Earthquake - https://scedc.caltech.edu/earthquake/northridge1994.html CEA Resources: Civil Engineering Academy Website - http://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Breadth and Depth Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Today, Australian Structural Engineer Brendan Hasty jumps on the show to talk about all things structural engineering. Elaborating on how he got started, Brendan talks about the civil engineering career in Australia, and the controversial topic of why engineers don’t earn as much as they should for the type of work they do—and how to change that. What You’ll Learn: How Brendan’s Grandfather Played a Major Role in His Career Choice How Engineering School Works in Australia. Is it the Same as in the US? How to Become a Professional Engineer in Australia How to Work in Australia as an American Engineer Should You Go for a Master’s or Work Experience After Graduating? Why Even the Smallest Jobs Can Also Set You Up for Future Career Success The ONE Thing You Need to Know Before Start Using Fancy Engineering Software The Historical Trend That Explains Engineer’s Low Salaries for What They Do How to Raise the Recognition (and Pay) of the Engineer’s Work and Responsibility Why the Old Stereotype of Engineers not Being Creative is Simply Wrong How Engineers Can Pick up on Soft, People Skills—And Why they Should Why Making Mistakes is Important. Even in Structural Engineering Our Partners: Built Bar - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sope Resources Mentioned: Brendan Hasty’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7s_nJ--WmFHZUmXVWMiUVA Brandan Hasty’s LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/brendan-hasty Engineers Australia - https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au IStructE - https://www.istructe.org Do Structural Engineers Get Paid Well (in AUS, US, UK), by Brendan Hasty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_HxBcDLZD8 How The Citicorp Center Was Saved by a Student's Question, by Brendan Hasty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvGSspMwKp8 Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com ETABS - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs Loy Yang Power Plant - https://www.agl.com.au/about-agl/how-we-source-energy/loy-yang-power-station CEA Resources: CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

You’ve seen the surprising numbers on the “Great Resignation”, with more than 4 million Americans quitting their jobs in July 2021 alone. Everyone has a different reason for considering doing the same. And today, you’ll learn what the top four reasons are, and how they play out over time. What You’ll Learn: The 4 Main Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs How Different Management Styles Affect Employee Satisfaction at the Workplace Workplace Bureaucracy and Its Role in Employee Retention How Companies That Listen Up Can Make Their Employees Step Up Why Companies Should Assess How Much Employees Enjoy The Work They’re Doing Alternatives to Quitting Your Job If You Don’t Enjoy The Work You Do Why Pay is More Important Than Ever Before for Every Employee What You Can Do to Get a Pay Raise Without Leaving Your Company (If You Want to) Our Partner: Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built CEA Resources: Civil Engineering Academy Website - http://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Breadth and Depth Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Civil engineers are not taught management skills in school. Yet a lot of them end up going that route after college. If you ever find yourself in this position, or you actually want to go into management, Geoff Smith is the person to listen to. He learned the skills independently, has been doing it for a long time, and today will teach you how to effectively do the same. What You’ll Learn: How the Structural Engineering Manager’s Job Changed with the Pandemic The Importance for Managers to Check in with Their Teams in the Pandemic World How Can Young Engineers Get “Experience'' in the Remote Work System? Why the Hybrid Work Structure Will Emerge as the Best Option The #1 Skill Future Structural Engineers Should Learn Regarding Their Software Tools There’s No Plan B in Structural Engineering. So How to Ensure You “Get it Right”? The Importance of Knowing the Different Materials and Their Unique Properties The Conferences Structural Engineers Attend to Up Their Game How Remote Work Can Help You Better Prepare for Your PE or SE Exam The First Person You Should Talk to After Deciding to Take Your Professional Exams Why Engineers Don’t Naturally Make Good Managers—And You How Can Change That The Basic Traits of a Good Manager Every Engineer Should Be Aware of Our Partners: Built Bar - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi Resources Mentioned: Geoff Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-smith-05b3416 Geoff Smith Email - smith@silman.com Silman Website - https://www.silman.com ETABS - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs SAP2000 - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/sap2000 RISA - https://risa.com American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - https://www.aisc.org Dynamo - https://dynamobim.org Grasshopper - https://www.rhino3d.com/6/new/grasshopper Revit - https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/overview AutoCAD - https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview Autodesk University - https://events-platform.autodesk.com/event/autodesk-university-2021 Manager Tools Podcast - https://www.manager-tools.com CEA Resources: CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Everybody knows the traditional way of building your dream home. Long story short, it’s a lot of headache. Today, however, civil engineer Khamini Fennelly will prove it doesn’t have to be that way. From location and land selection to internal and external customizations, you can now “order” your home online. What You’ll Learn: How High School Made Her Go from Architecture to Civil Engineering What It Was Like to Be a One of the Few Women of Color to Go to College The #1 Secret to Getting Through Engineering School. And It's not IQ Day in the Life of a Site Civil Engineer and the Tools She Uses Tips on How Engineers can Find Better Opportunities if They Want to. The One Place to Make Personal and Professional Connections for a Lifetime How to Find Work You Love Without Abandoning The Skill Set You’ve Built How Welcome Homes is Changing the Way Americans Build Their Houses What It’s Like to be the Only Civil Engineer in a Tech-Based Company Test-Prep Strategies and Tips You Can’t Afford to Miss How Social Media Can be a Powerful Learning and Inspiration Platform Our Partner: PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi Resources Mentioned: CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com Khamini Fennelly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/khamini-fennelly-7a681675 Khamini Fennelly Instagram (@khaminifennelly) - https://www.instagram.com/khaminifennelly Welcome Homes - https://welcomehomes.com High School For Construction Trades, Engineering And Architecture - https://www.hsforctea.org Syracuse University - https://www.syracuse.edu Civil 3D, by Autodesk - https://www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d HelloFresh - https://www.hellofresh.com Reddit Community about the PE Exam - https://www.reddit.com/r/PE_Exam Other CEA Resources: CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com CEA FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

As engineers, pretty complex problems, whether theoretical in school or real on the field, can become familiar as we go along our careers. However, the somewhat simpler mathematical equation of compounding interest can sometimes be neglected. Today’s episode will show you the crucial importance of budgeting, getting out of debt, saving, and investing for our future. Chris Cook is a licensed financial adviser with a long and pretty diversified experience in the field, currently working at the Utah-based wealth management firm Diversify, Inc. He began his career working at an insurance division and later transitioned to some well-known brokerage firms among retail investors, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Now, he combines all this background and knowledge to help people from all over the country plan their financial life, whether you need to invest for retirement, save for the kids’ education, etc. Chris lays out the step-step process we should follow when we’re just getting started, and he also tackles the different types of debts and how we can---and why we should---avoid them. He also provides some cool resources we can use to get a better education on investment as well as some financial planning tools we can use to visualize our long-term plan. Resources (some links are affiliate links) Diversify - https://www.diversify.com / (801) 467-5115 World Financial Group (Previously World Marketing Alliance) - https://www.worldfinancialgroup.com Charles Schwab - https://www.schwab.com Fidelity Investments - https://www.fidelity.com E-Trade - https://us.etrade.com/home Robinhood - https://robinhood.com Dave Ramsey’s Website - https://www.ramseysolutions.com Mint App - https://mint.intuit.com Financial Peace: New Chapters on Marriage, Singles, Kids, and Families, by Dave Ramsey - Click here The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by Dave Ramsey - Click here Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki - Click here The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko - Click here Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com