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Episode 16 – Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is one of those skills that, for myself, I probably take for granted. My mind works very practically. I like to work with my hands. I don’t like asking for help. I like […]
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Episode 15 – Basics for the Win
How many tools do you really need (figuratively speaking, of course) to be effective in your work? How complicated are your systems? Do you spend more time updating spreadsheets, typing up emails or trying to […]
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Embankment Construction Technical References
When it comes to technical references, I like a minimalistic library. I don’t like to keep reference materials I never use. I like high-quality resources. I like my tools to be readily available, sharp, and […]
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Episode 14 – Constructability Review Basics
In this episode of The Construction Engineering Show, we discuss constructability reviews. If you are a construction engineer, chances are, you’ll be asked to review a set of plans and specifications for your design team, […]
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Curing Concrete with Plastic? Be Careful…
A few months ago, a buddy of mine who I play hockey with had a problem: His newly-poured concrete porch and patio had pattern stains in the finished product. He asked me to take a […]