Engineering Influence: The Podcast of America's Engineering and Design Industry
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In this episode of Engineering Influence, we sit down with Raj Arora, the new chair of the ACEC Technology Committee and CEO of Jensen Hughes, the world's largest fire protection engineering company. Raj shares insights on AI, digital transformation, and the critical issues facing the engineering industry today. Raj emphasizes the importance of ado…
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Considerations on Selecting an Industrial Dust Collector with Camfil
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In this episode, we delve into the essential considerations for specifying industrial dust collectors in engineering projects. Our guest, Randi Huckaby, a seasoned expert with Camfil, shares her extensive knowledge on the topic. With over 14 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, Randi provides valuable insights into the importance of un…
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Welcome to the Engineering Influence Podcast, hosted by Allison Schneider from ACEC. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Shirtcliff, CEO and founder of SCOPEbetter, an ACEC affiliate member. Tracy shares insights into how SCOPEbetter's platform is revolutionizing pricing strategies for engineering firms. Discover how SCOPEbetter integrates with…
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Join us in celebrating the Engineering Excellence Awards, our annual recognition of the most outstanding achievements in engineering. This year, we are thrilled to spotlight STV for their remarkable work on the Newark Liberty International Terminal A project. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Meloni, and Kim Verheilig from the project team …
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Welcome to the ACEC's Engineering Influence Podcast. As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to introduce our upcoming education series presented by the Technology Committee, focusing on digital transformation for AEC professionals. This initial three-part online series is tailored to guide professionals through the transition f…
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Navigating Election Challenges and Potential Reforms
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Welcome to Engineering Influence, a podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the upcoming election year, featuring a discussion with Kevin Kosar, a senior researcher at the American Enterprise Institute. Kevin Kosar explores the structural aspects of government and elections, foc…
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The Benefits of Design Build with Keith Molenaar
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Join host Allison Schneider as she sits down with Keith Molenaar, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado in Boulder, on the latest episode of the Engineering Influence podcast. Together, they delve into the intricacies of design-build contracts and their role in the accelerated effort to rebuild the Key…
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Transforming AE Firms: Deltek's Innovative Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses
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Welcome to the latest episode of Engineering Influence, a podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we are joined by Warren Linscott, the Chief Product Officer for Deltek. Warren dives deep into how Deltek is positioned as a leading technology provider within the Architecture and Engineering (AE) space, focusing o…
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AI Update with BST Global
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Join us on this episode of Engineering Influence where we speak with Javier Baldor, president and CEO of BST Global. We dive deep into the future of technology in the engineering sector, with Javier sharing fascinating insights into the growing prominence of General Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and its transformative potential. In this podcast …
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From MMA to Humanitarian: Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten
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Join us at the American Council of Engineering Companies' 2024 Spring Convention in Washington, D.C., where we are inspired by the remarkable journey of Justin Wren. Known as a world-class MMA fighter, Justin has transitioned into a dedicated humanitarian, working tirelessly to provide clean water and opportunities to the forgotten Pygmy people in …
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Michael Maslansky on De-Weaponizing the Conversation on ESG
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In this episode, communications expert Michael Maslansky expounds on his unique approach to simplifying and depoliticizing the complex vocabulary surrounding ESG. Michael strategically crafts his narratives to soothe all stakeholders, stressing non-contentious verbiage and the de-weaponization of ESG language to keep communication politically neutr…
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Update from the DEI&B Committee
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In this episode from the 2024 Spring Convention and Legislative Summit, we discuss the initiatives of ACEC's DEI&B Committee, how it functions, and the importance of its roles. The conversation revolves around the ongoing efforts to provide reliable tools and resources, fostering diversity and inclusivity within the engineering community. Guest spe…
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A Conversation With Halff's CEO, Jessica Baker-Daily
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In this episode of the Engineering Influencer Podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies, we feature a candid conversation with Jessica Baker-Daily, the present CEO of Halff. Jessica shared her journey from being an intern to the CEO of the firm, reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that shaped her growth. Th…
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ACEC's VP of Political Affairs, Dave Bender sat down with Lee Lennard, President and CEO of BGE Engineering to discuss the importance of political involvement as part of ACEC's larger advocacy program.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Beyond the Stage with Broadway’s Hamilton Star, Miguel Cervantes
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In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast brought to you by the American Council of Engineering Companies, we engage in a fascinating conversation with Broadway performer, Miguel Cervantes. Noted for playing the main role of Alexander Hamilton in Lin-Manuel Miranda's iconic 'Hamilton', Miguel not only shares captivating insights on perfo…
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Managing Small Projects Successfully
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In this engaging episode, we host Jared Jamison, Senior Consultant with PSMJ where we spotlight an upcoming ACEC/PSMJ course, "Managing Small Projects Successfully." Jamison, a former structural engineer who transitioned into business consulting, shares his insights into the course creation. He elaborates on the course's value, especially for those…
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A Looming Crisis as Cities Sink and Seas Rise
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In a concerning discovery, cities across the US are steadily sinking due to practices such as groundwater extraction, oil extraction, and fracking, exacerbating the impacts of sea-level rise. This article, which originally ran in Engineering, Inc., delves into the severity of the situation, highlighting how a considerable number of American and glo…
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Previewing the Upcoming Business Development and Marketing Forum
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Contact Diana Alexander at dalexander@acec.org to join the BDM community. Registration for the BDM Forum will open on 3-20-24: https://www.acec.org/member-center/get-involved/forums/business-development-marketing-forum/ Register for the 5/1 Market Briefing: https://education.acec.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=14439812 Register for the 2024 Annual Conve…
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Optimistic Economic Outlook and Challenges for Q1 2024
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The latest episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, produced by the American Council of Engineering Companies, highlights the Q1 2024 Engineering Business Sentiment Study from the ACEC Research Institute. Download the new report here: https://programs.acec.org/impact-report-21/. The report indicates an upbeat start to 2024 with a significant p…
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Introducing Adam Jones, Incoming NAECE President
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We sat down with Adam Jones, ACEC SC Executive Director, and incoming NAECE President on what he expects to accomplish during his tenure in the position.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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The Engineering Influence Podcast from ACEC National is thrilled to announce a new series called "Market Briefings for Engineers." Scheduled to be launched online on February 21st, this series was crafted after thoughtful feedback from our engaged member community. We designed it to provide relevant market intelligence, focusing on significant tren…
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We sat down with our Board Chair Jay Wolverton to catch up on a busy year of activity at ACEC. We discussed the results of the recent Executive Committee meeting, the work of the new workforce committee and more.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Introducing 2024-2025 Chair-Elect John Rathke
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John A. Rathke, PE, SE, FACEC – Wisconsin Vice President and Principal, Mead & Hunt, Inc. Chair-Elect, 2024-2025, Chair 2025-2026 John Rathke is a Vice President and Principal at Mead & Hunt, Inc., in Wisconsin. He completed his term as Vice Chair on the ACEC Executive Committee at the Annual Convention in June 2023. John was previously inducted in…
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A Conversation with Rodney Chester - Chair of ACEC's new Workforce Committee
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We sat down with Gresham Smith's Rodney Chester, Chair of the ACEC Workforce Committee, to discuss his plans for the new group.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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James P. Hoffman, PE, LEED AP O+M, CEM – Metropolitan Washington President, Summer Consultants, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Jim Hoffman is President of Summer Consultants, Inc., a small business providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and commissioning services for designing government, institutional, and histori…
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An Introduction to Gary Raba, ACEC Chair-Elect
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Gary W. Raba. leads organic and inorganic growth for Raba Kistner, Inc. (RK). Before taking this responsibility, Gary served as CEO of Raba Kistner, Inc. He has also served as COO of Raba-Kistner, Inc., and COO of a new startup division, Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Gary was CEO during the 2018 sale of RK to private equity firm Crescent Capita…
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Sean McCone, PE, CCM – Maryland Executive Vice President and Board Member at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Sean McCone is an Executive Vice President and Board Member at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT), an employee-owned firm, that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architectural, and relate…
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Peter Moore, PE, FACEC, F.ASCE, F.FES, LEED AP, ENV SP – Florida President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates, Inc. Vice Chair (2024-2026) Peter Moore is the President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates, Inc, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Florida. Peter started in the firm as a project engineer, and has served as Presid…
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Erica Jensen is the Vice President of CRW Engineering Group, based out of Anchorage, Alaska. CRW is a 100-employee, multi-discipline engineering and land surveying firm serving clients throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Erica previously served as Executive Director for ACEC Alaska and various board and national positions for professional …
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Recently, the US Census released the results of its monthly Value of Construction Put in Place Survey. The survey provides estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done in the U.S. This data includes design and construction spending for public and private projects. With an estimate of $2.05 trillion (seasonally adjusted) for Novembe…
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Reduced-Carbon Concrete Solutions and Opportunities in Paving and Construction
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We were joined on the podcast by experts in low carbon concrete including Dr. Peter Taylor P.E. (IL), FACI, Director, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Thomas Van Dam, Ph.D., P.E., FACI, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Associati…
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The Ethical Engineer with Tim Groover
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Tim Groover will be leading ACEC's upcoming course titled: “Personal and Organizational Ethics: Charting a Values-Based Course to Authenticity and Trust." We sat down with Tim to discuss the importance of ethics in engineering and how his course will differ from others on the topic.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Key Findings from the First-Ever Diversity Roadmap
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The ACEC Research Institute has released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap, the culmination of a six-month process designed to help member firms execute against their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals. Launched in Summer 2023 and sponsored by the Zweig Group, the Roadmap is a comprehensive, data-driven tool that assesses the m…
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Government Affairs Update for January 2024
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Steve Hall, ACEC's Executive Vice President, joined the podcast to provide an update on what the Council's advocacy team is working on and what we're expecting for 2024.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Winds of Change - How Climate Change is Impacting the Legal Standard of Care
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"Winds of Change - How Climate Change is Impacting the Legal Standard of Care" orginially appeared in issue four of Engineering Inc, the magazine of the American Council of Engineering Companies. For more information please visit www.acec.org.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Last week, the ACEC Research Institute released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap Report on the state of DEI&B programs and practices at ACEC member firms. The Report offers a view of where we are as an industry on our DEI&B journey and, as its name implies, gives actionable suggestions on how firms can take the next steps that are right for them. W…
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The ACEC Research Institute has released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap, the culmination of a six-month process designed to help member firms execute against their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals. Launched in Summer 2023 and sponsored by the Zweig Group Group, the Roadmap is a comprehensive, data-driven tool that assesses…
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ACEC's Director of Private Market Resources, Diana Alexander, previews the newest Private Market Brief on the Commercial and Residential Real Estate market.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Catching Up on AI with BST Global’s Javier Baldor
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At the end of the 2023 Fall Conference, we sat down with BST Global's CEO, Javier Baldor for an update on AI and what's changed since our last conversation at the Spring Convention in Washington DC earlier in the year.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Commercial Real Estate Update with Cushman & Wakefield’s Rebecca Rockey
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Rebecca Rockey, Cushman and Wakefield's Deputy Chief Economist and Global Head of Forecasting joined Thomas Grogan for a deep dive into the commercial real estate market on this episode of the podcast.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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The following is an audio recording of a post that originally appeared on the Last Word Blog at www.acec.org. ACEC recently held a webinar on the prohibition against TikTok on any device used to execute federal government contracts. Led by Holland & Knight attorney Jeremy Burkhart – a leading expert on government contracts – the session focused on …
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Real Stories of AI Implementation with POWER Engineers
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We sat down with POWER Engineers for our third podcast to discuss AI and emerging technologies. In this episode we discuss real stories of AI implementation and how POWER is harnessing AI to create a firm-wide tool to create efficiencies and new opportunities for business growth and performance.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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A Closer Look at the Senior Executives Institute
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Katie Goodman, Vice President for Education and Leadership Programs at ACEC speaks with Rod Hoffman and Barb Smith, lead faculty and program designers of the SEI program.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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Thomas Grogan, ACEC's Senior Director of Economics and Private Markets sat down with Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, and chair of the ACEC Technology Committee to discuss the group's objectives and why it is critical to stay ahead of the curve on emerging tech.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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An Interview with CAMEE Chair Adam Rickey
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We sat down with Adam Rickey, Chair of the Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to see what CAMEE is working on for its members.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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A Conversation with QBS Award Winner Alabama State Senator Clyde Chambliss
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Each year, ACEC and NSPE join to recognize achievements in QBS, or Qualifications Based Selection. This year, we honor Alabama State Senator and Senate Majority Whip Clyde Chambliss for his tireless work to pass strong QBS legislation through the legislature and into law.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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An Interview with Polar Explorer Ben Saunders
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Throughout the Fall Conference, the power of translating human potential and wisdom across industries emerged as an overarching theme. Ben Saunders is living proof of how this multidisciplinary collaboration is already moving the engineering world forward. For those unfamiliar, Saunders is the world-renowned polar explorer and was the first person …
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An interview with Rizwan Siddiqi on the Importance of Community Service
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We spoke with 2023 ACEC Community Service Award winner Rizwan Siddiqi, President and CEO of EBA Engineering in Laurel, MD on the importance of giving back to your community.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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The Growing Partisan Divide with the U.S. Chamber’s Neil Bradley
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Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy with the U.S. Chamber, was our first speaker at the 2023 Fall Conference. His presentation focused on a generational shift happening in Washington where both the left and the right sides of the political aisle are beginning to adopt policies that harken bac…
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We sat down with the ACEC Scholar of the Year Michael Drummond to talk about his journey in engineering. Recorded at the 2023 ACEC Fall Conference.Kirjoittanut acecnational
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