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Welcome to The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast - your ultimate guide to everything related to civil engineering! Our goal is to support you at every stage of your journey to becoming a successful professional civil engineer, and to help you enhance your career and personal life.
We share our expertise and provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed. Join us for informative and engaging discussions on exam preparation strategies, career development, and cutting-edge engineering innovations.
Whether you're preparing to ace the civil FE or PE exam, looking to adv Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support
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CEA | How Drones Enhance Utility Asset Inspections and Benefit Civil Engineers with Erik Bitzko
Want to build a career in the drone industry…even as a civil engineer? 🤔 Chances are you already have what you need! In this episode, we interview Erik Bitzko, one of the first to ever fly drones (since the Section 333 days! 😲) who pioneered many of the techniques used in the utility world today. He’s now spreading the word all over the country as the Senior Vice President of Electric Utilities at Firmatek and teaches you how you can get into the industry as well.
🧠 Tune in to Learn:
How drones are being used in the utility industry and in civil engineering projects
3 interesting uses of drone you’ve never heard of before
How to stay up to date on drone tech and applications
How 3D printers are complement drone usage and application
What are the limitations of drones?
A day in his life as the Vice President of the drone program
The downsides of having working with drones
How you can get in the drone arena by accident” — just as Erik did
The future of drones: have they “crossed the chasm” already?
🤝 Our Partners:
Built BarNamecheap
✅ Resources Mentioned:
Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA's Part 107 Drone License)
Beginner Drone
Texas Memorial Day Floods
Firmatek
📧 Connect With Erik:
LinkedIn
🎁 OUR FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources
The PE Startup Guide
FREE CFM® Course Module
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course
CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)
FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
📱 Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA 233 | The Foundation Repair Expert with RK Bob Brown
Calling all Engineers and homeowners out there! 🏠 Today’s interview is with none other than Bob Brown, the foundation repair expert who built, grew, and later sold Arizona Foundation Solutions. Bob’s spent years fixing all types of foundation issues you can imagine, and in this interview, he dives deep into it. From foundation maintenance tips to keep your house safe… all the way to how you as an engineer can carve out a lucrative career in the industry as well. ⛏️
Tune in to Learn:
His journey from a real estate development dream to the foundation repair industry
How he learned concrete foundations without a civil engineering degree
Tools he developed to help engineers in their foundation consulting business
One jaw-dropping aspect of the foundation repair industry you didn't know
A common foundation issue most people get mixed up all the time
Tips for engineers who want to start their own practice...from a guy who did it twice
Basic foundation maintenance tips for homeowners to avoid major headaches
Do cracks automatically mean foundation issues?
How a career in Geotech can be risk-free and lucrative
Our Partner:
Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:
Foundation Repair Secrets Book
Arizona State University
Connect With Bob Brown:
LinkedIn
Website
YouTube Channel
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
OUR FREEBIES:
The 5 Best FE Resources
The PE Startup Guide
FREE CFM® Course Module
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course
CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA | The Future of Mass Timber Design with Ricky McLain
From zero to more than 2,000+ projects (and counting). That’s how much mass timber has grown in popularity over the years. 📈 So today, we interview Ricky McLain, a SE who specializes in timber and works at WoodWorks — an organization that provides assistance and continuing education on wood design and construction. If you use mass timber in your projects, this is your chance to pick the brains of one of the experts in the field! 🧠
Tune in to Learn:
What mass timber really is (hint: not what you think)
The hockey stick-like adoption of mass timber in the US
5 benefits of mass timber that make it irresistible
Why mass timber is getting widespread popularity
The biggest misconception about mass timber....debunked
The downsides of mass timber you should take into account
3 tips for those interested in diving into mass timber
What he does today at WoodWorks helping timber projects come to life
Our Partner:
Audible
Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test)
WoodWorks Council
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
IBC 2021NDS 2024The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee
University of Maine
Connect With Ricky:
LinkedIn
YouTube Channel
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course
CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA | Bridges Beyond Borders: A Journey with Engineers in Action with Brittany Margritz
Did you know you can use your civil engineering knowledge to make an impact in underserved communities…while traveling abroad? 🤔 Today I interviewed Brittany Margritz from Engineers in Action (EIA), who leads the program that builds pedestrian footbridges in these communities. In this episode, she dives into the work that EIA does, how it works, and how you can join them to go abroad to help build things too, from bridges to water facilities to sewers…you name it! 😉
Tune in to Learn:
The work Engineers in Action (EIA) does to help underserved communities abroad
From bridges to water: the different types of work you can do at EIA
How engineering students, practicing professionals, and firms can join EIA
The technical and cultural prep that volunteers need before traveling to EIA's projects
How EIA gets approval from local officials...and where funding comes from
Brittany's role at EIA and her four-year experience working in Eswatini, Africa
How she managed to balance work and life living abroad
Her best advice for young engineers to build a career (and life) they enjoy
Our Partner:
Built Bar
Resources Mentioned:
PE Course Update (Waiting List)
CEA Episode #206 (Brenton Kreiger)
CEA Episode #149 (Isaac’s Visit to Kenya)
Engineers In Action
EIA's Matchmaker Program
Bridges to Prosperity
CHOICE Humanitarian
University of Notre Dame
University of Iowa
University of Colorado Boulder
Connect With Brittany:
LinkedIn
Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course
CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam SimulatorP
E Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
YouTube Channel
Instagram
TwitterLinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA | Depth Exam Dilemma: A PE Exam Journey of Change with Grant Junghans
If you’ve failed a few times, you may be considering changing your PE Civil Exam, right? 🤔 That’s what Grant Junghans did to get over this hump once and for all. He failed the Construction exam twice, changed to the Water Resources exam, and then passed it. In this episode, he dives into this journey of switching exams and teaches you all he learned the hard way if you’re thinking of doing the same. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
Grant's journey to get his PE license after 3 attempts
Why he changed his PE Civil Exam for his third (and last) try
2 things you must do before you go and change your PE Civil Exam
His successful exam prep habits you should apply to your own prep
How he stayed motivated as a repeat taker
How to take practice exams right during your prep for them to actually help you
What he enjoyed the most about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
Theory questions in the Water Resources exam...and how to prep for them
How many Alternative-Item Type questions can you expect on your exam?
🤝 Our Partners:
Audible
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course
100 Bonus Theory Questions
📧 Connect With Grant:
LinkedIngrantsjunghans@gmail.com
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
CEA Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
📱 Connect With Us:
Free CEA Community
Free Newsletter
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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CEA | The Quest for Structural Engineering Excellence with Colten Johnson
Are you just a few years into your career and thinking about going down the Structural Engineering route? 🤔 Then our latest interview is a must! Colten Johnson is a Structural Engineer who started and now leads his own structural firm. He also runs PE4Free, a platform built to help young engineers thrive in the professional world and pass their exams.
Tune in to Learn:
How he passed the FE exam under work pressure due to project requirements
The challenges of being the Lead Engineer in structural projects
The technical vs leadership sides of engineering: which one should you choose?
What needs to change in the Structural Engineering industry today
His strategy to overcome the downsides of the industry's status quo
How Structural Engineers can leverage the power of augmented reality
How ChatGPt will impact your preparation for your exams
His experience starting a firm....and what you should know before you do it
Tips for engineers to use LinkedIn right
How to know if it's time to shake things up a bit in your career
The best way to improve yourself professionally
His platform to help young engineers thrive and pass their exams
🤝 Our Partners:
Audible
☑️ Resources Mentioned:
Flint Engineering Company
CEA Episode #187 (Sol Rosenbaum)
Sol Rosenbaum’s LinkedIn
📧 Connect With Colten:
LinkedIn
PE4Free on Spotify
PE4Free on Apple Podcasts
PE4Free on Google Podcasts
📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:
Main Website
Civil FE Review Course
Civil PE Review Course
Civil PE Depth Review Courses
Floodplain Manager Review Course
CA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waitlist)
FE Practice Exams
FE CBT Exam Simulator
PE Breadth Practice Exams
PE Depth Practice Exams
PE CBT Exam Simulator
📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramLinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com
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