The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Today’s guest is Sam Lamontanaro, a Director of Engineering of Aufgang Architects. We dive into the challenges of sustainability, discussing New York's push for electrification and the ditching of fossil fuels, which will probably get to other states as well. So, from the next decade’s energy-efficient designs and water storage to the value of a PE license for it, we cover it all here! 😉 Tune in to Learn: The advantage of growing up with a family with the same interest How do architecture and engineering work together? New York’s law 097 to reduce carbon footprints in buildings (and by when) The challenge of electrifying buildings and removing fossil fuels The impact of obtaining a Professional Engineer license How should you go about mentoring young engineers? The importance of field experience to gaining insights you don’t get from a book The challenges of balancing sustainable designs and reasonable costs Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Download: The Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Aufgang Architects The Trump Organization NYC Local Law 97 COP-01 Department of Iron and Protection Connect With Sam: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review Course Civil PE Depth Review Courses Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course PE CBT Exam Simulator Civil FE Practice Exams PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Are you an international civil engineer who got your degree in another country and wants to become a PE in the US? Then this episode is for you! This week I talked to Haral Adler, who details his journey coming from Uruguay to passing his FE & PE in the US and validating his foreign credentials and work experience to get his license. If you find yourself in the same shoes, this episode is a must if you want to be a PE in the US! Tune in to Learn: How to register with NCEES as an international civil engineer with foreign credentials With his two-and-a-half-month exam prep schedule you can steal A new mix of breadth and depth questions he got on his exam that you can get on yours Tips for those taking the Construction Depth Exam on the PE How to get "unstuck" on theory problems when you don't know what to do The tool he used to take a full-blown CBT practice exam that simulated the real PE Why he chose Civil Engineering Academy to help him pass the PE Exam What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The process of actually getting the PE license after passing the PE Exam Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: LV World of Concrete Conference Mark Mattson YouTube Channel NASCLA Texas Board of Professional Engineers The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Civil PE CBT Exam Simulator Connect With Harald: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Have you seen the “CFM” initials after someone’s name and wondered what it is and how to get it? 🤔 Then this is for you! In this episode, I talk with Matt Fanghella about what the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is, what goes into the CFM exam, his own journey jumping through the hoops to prepare for it alone, and a brand new prep course he put together to help you become a CFM too. 😉 Tune in to Learn: What’s the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification? What professionals should be looking into becoming a CFM What does the CFM Exam look like and what goes into it? Matt’s 5-month journey to becoming a CFM What he faced in his journey that led him to create the first CFM prep course Why take The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course? Key roles and responsibilities of a Certified Floodplain Manager The professional and financial impacts of having the CFM designation Why CFMs will be needed more than ever in the future Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review CourseFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram TwitterLinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Picture this, you work in Transportation and have experience in Construction. Which PE exam do you take? Water Resources! “What?” That’s right. 😂 Today’s guest is Cameron Mclaurin, a previous student of our course who did exactly that, and he explains why in this episode. He also reveals some sweet exam prep tips that helped him, and some guidelines on what to do on test day. Tune in to Learn: His views on his decision to ditch the FE in school The challenges of passing the FE Civil Exam seven years out of school How career opportunities he didn't get prompted him to pursue licensure What he does for work at the New York DOT A job flexibility aspect when working for a DOT that you'll love Why he chose The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course His biggest challenge preparing for the PE Exam (and how you can handle that) The unusual reason why he chose the Water Resources Exam One way to get your hands on the codes and standards without going broke What that caught him off guard in the breadth section Exam day tips and and how the procedures work at your testing center Non-studying things you should not neglect when preparing for the PE Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course? Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator The Ultimate Homework Planner New York State Department of Transportation University of Connecticut University of Buffalo The Kensington Expressway Connect With Cameron: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course PE CBT Exam Simulator Civil FE Practice Exams PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Brenton Kreiger, who does awesome work with Engineers in Action building bridges in underserved communities, shares his journey from Environmental to Structural Engineering. He talks about the work of a Structural Engineer in bridge design, Engineers in Action's global initiative, and how he managed to balance exam prep with a remote team in different time zones. He gives advice for preparing for the Structural depth exam and emphasizes the importance of getting a PE review course to crush the exam.

Geotech engineer Kimberly Martin discusses her journey, sustainability efforts at Keller, and offers advice for women in the field. Topics covered include advanced degrees in Geotech, the crucial work of geotech engineers, international experience, tips for engineers going into management, and passing professional exams.

A seismic testing of tall wood structures called the Tallwood Shake Table Test. The promising future of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material. The sustainability of wood vs traditional concrete and steel. Enhancing the fire resistance of wood. The cost implication of wood compared to traditional materials. Addressing specific downsides of wood before adopting it for tall structures.

With the infrastructure bill and autonomous vehicles, transportation will be a hot industry for the years to come! So today, I interviewed Case Fulcher detailing what the work of a transportation engineer looks like, the software tools they use, the certifications that can help your career (and the ones that don’t), and a lot more! It’s a gold mine for those interested in going into the field, so you’ll want to give it a listen if you’re one of them. 😉 Tune in to Learn: His unusual story switching from a career as a chef to Transportation Engineering What the daily work of a Transportation Engineer looks like if you're considering it What software do Transportation Engineers use — and that you should learn? The biggest challenge in road safety today How autonomous vehicles will impact the industry — and create a need for engineers Does a Master's or PhD really matter for a career in Transportation? 2 aspects of Transportation Engineering that other engineering disciplines lack A key piece of advice for civil engineers who want to pass the PE Transportation exam A non-engineering topic that you should consider learning to supercharge your career Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Synchro Studio Vistro Visum HCS HSS ISAT IHSDM CORSIM Google Earth AutoCAD MicroStation Neel-Schaffer Mississippi State University Connect With Case Fulcher: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Here’s a fact: civil engineers go to school to learn civil engineering. So, does it mean you can't make your dream of working for yourself or having your own firm a reality? 🤔 Absolutely not! Today, my guest is Brian Liu, the founder of Archipelago. It’s a professional services network that helps you with all the backend business work needed to keep your engineering practice or firm running. Check it out! 😉 Tune in to Learn: What the Archipelago professional services network is all about A little-known deficiency in the AEC industry that Archipelago solves…once and for all How Archipelago helps civil engineers who want to work as independent consultants The business aspects the network helps civil engineers with in their private practice What types of firms can join the Archipelago? Advice for civil engineers who want to start their own firms —and why it’s easy today FREE Resource: The Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: ArchipelagoDeloitte Connect With Brian: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

Did you know that policies to blend the PE license with other types of professional work, such as hairstylists, have been going around?! 😲 Today’s guest is Jennifer Ziegler, a civil engineer who’s been on the policy side of the profession, including on Capitol Hill. She dives into how these laws and acts affect your day-to-day, the current actions to make sure they serve the profession, and how you can — and why you should — help shape them as well. Tune in to Learn: How public policy impacts civil engineering — more than most civil engineers realize How to get involved in shaping civil engineering policies...without being a politician Jennifer's education journey into the policy side of the profession on Capitol Hill What she does today for her water and environmental engineering work Becoming the Vice-President of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute 6 mind-blowing, career-boosting reasons why you should become an ASCE member FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) ASCE The Water Institute Neel-Schaffer John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Kristina Swallow, PE., F. ASCE ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering Awards Nevada Department of Transportation ASCE Mississippi Section ASCE Certificate Programs Build America Buy America NSPE WTS EPA Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Mississippi State University University of New Orleans Connect With Jennifer: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram TwitterLinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com