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Filling the Practical Skills Gap with VDCI’s David Sellers
David Sellers, the President and CEO of VDCI - the Virtual Design and Construction Institute (www.vdci.edu) joined the podcast to discuss how ongoing virtual education can help close the practical skills gap that exists with new engineering graduates who lack the hands-on skills to immediately take on project work on software platforms upon being hired.
Private Market Update with Dr. Anirban Basu
On this episode, Dr. Anirban Basu and Diana Alexander cover everything from recession to monetary policy, inflation to deflation, and what markets will fair best and which won't during this downturn.
The Time to Standardize Digital Design Delivery is Now
With evolving sustainability requirements, talent and skill shortages across the sector, and greater client demands, infrastructure project design and delivery have never been more complex and challenging for today’s engineering consulting and service firms.
The Importance of Corporate Culture for Long-Term Success with Kimley-Horn
ACEC member firm Kimley-Horn's Barry Barber, the firm's Chairman of the Board, came on the program to discuss how a long-standing set of principles and a clear corporate culture can lead to successful organic growth and employee retention.
Member Firm News: STV Acquires American Engineers, Inc.
Jerry Stump, PE, President of STV's South/Central Transportation Group joined the program to discuss the firm's recent acquisition of American Engineers, Inc.
Jerry discussed STV's M&A strategy and shared his perspectives on the engineering marketplace and how firms are navigating M&A to grow and augment the engineering staff shortage.
CRE Market Update with Colliers
Join us for a private market update on commercial real estate with investment management company director Aaron Jodka. Listen to our Diana Alexander and Aaron discuss these topics:
Monetary policy
Shift in banking sentiment and funding availability
Latest office trends and adaptive re-use opportunities
“Tough Tech”
Emerging markets and regional trends
AI in AEC – A New Course from ACEC
We sat down with Diana Alexander, ACEC's Director of Private Market Resources, to discuss ACEC's new 4-part online course on emerging technologies: AI in AEC, which kicks off on August 3rd.
A Closer Look at ProjectWise Components Center From Bentley
We spoke with Danielle Manning with Bentley to discuss ProjectWise's components center and how its ability to track, manage, organize and share digital assets across project teams can be a game changer for engineering firms.
Strategic Planning with VHB’s Mike Carragher
We sat down with Mike Carragher, President and CEO of VHB, to discuss the firm's approach to strategic planning and its importance to stay ahead of the competition.
The Future of AI and Engineering with BST Global’s Javier Baldor
During the 2023 ACEC Spring Convention, we sat down with BST Global's CEO, Javier Baldor, to discuss the promise of AI and its potential impact on the business of engineering.
A Look Ahead at the U.S. Economy
ACEC's Senior Director of Economics and Private Markets, Tom Grogan, joined the podcast to provide an outlook on the national economy and the A/E space.
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