The Engineering Quality Control Podcast (“TEQC”), published by the Engineering Management Institute, is a podcast focused on helping engineering professionals ensure their projects are of the highest quality. The show will be hosted by Brian Wagner, P.E. and provides strategies and concepts to help ensure you address quality control on your projects. We dive into quality control topics with professionals in the world of engineering and will interview guests on quality control practices, samp ...
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The Essential Guide to Quality Engineering: Top 10 Episodes Filled with Insights and Key Learnings – Ep 030
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In this episode, we revisit the Top 10 Quality Engineering Episodes since the beginning of our podcast. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the most insightful discussions and valuable takeaways from these episodes. ***You can view the video version of this episode here.*** Here Are the Top 10 […] The post The Essential G…
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In this episode, I talk with Thierno Barry, P. Eng., a professional engineer and field services supervisor at Englobe, and a renowned leader in engineering geosciences, environmental management, and quality management about managing field technicians and paper reports in engineering projects. We also discuss the importance of quality control and as…
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In this episode, we are joined by Eric Van Dixhorn, technical sales director at Brickeye, a renowned company specializing in industrial IoT and data analytics for risk mitigation in construction and infrastructure management. Our discussion revolves around the application of IoT sensors in construction, covering topics such as the advantages of con…
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In this episode, we delve into the world of digital transformation with Adam Stark, the co-founder of Jet.Build. From the impact of technology on various industries to the future of digital innovation, Adam shares his insights on how this phenomenon is shaping our world. ***You can view the video version of this episode here.*** Engineering […] The…
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In this episode, we discuss five quality management tips for enhancing the public’s understanding of “quality control” in engineering documents and promoting effective communication between engineering disciplines and laypeople. We also highlight the crucial role of measuring assumptions and utilizing clear language to achieve this goal. Engineerin…
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In this episode, we talk to Jeff Carmichael, a civil engineer turned software developer and co-founder of Qualomate, about his experience with quality management in construction projects, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame those challenges. He also talks about his company, Qualomate, which is a cloud-based software company that helps with…
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In this episode, we talk to Brian Martz, P.E., a department manager at Mayes Testing Engineers, Inc., a Terracon Company, about the keys to developing an exceptional quality culture within your organization. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Brian: What is quality culture? Why do construction and engineering firms need a […]…
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In this episode, host Brian Wagner, P.E. talks with Anthony Fasano, P.E., founder of The Engineering Management Institute, about how to effectively budget for QA/QC review, both from a time and monetary perspective. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Anthony: In which part of a project budget should quality control and […] Th…
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In this episode, we talk to LaKeeVia Oladapo Jackson, 2014 Black Engineer of the Year and quality manager at Mortenson, about quality document management and the use of logs, checklists, and mock-ups to manage it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask LaKeeVia: How has being selected to be the 2014 Black […] The post How to Opti…
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In this episode, we talk to Eugenio Jaramillo, BSEE, MBA, DTM, a quality control auditor, expert witness, corporate trainer, public speaker, and published author, about structural collapses over the past few years, what caused them, and the need to establish a QC agency to enforce a nationwide quality management system. Engineering Quotes: Here Are…
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In this episode, I provide clarity on the true meaning of quality control and how it applies to engineering documents including proposals, executive or overview summaries of reports, public hearing statements, and much more. I also talk about the need to measure assumptions and what type of language to avoid or supplement in your quality […] The po…
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In this episode, we talk to Kenneth James Taylor Jr., PE, a licensed Professional Engineer and a Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineering Group Leader at Verdantas about quality control for young professionals and how engineering managers can ensure their staff uses the correct quality control procedures in their projects. Engineering Quotes: Here …
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In this episode, I talk about the differences between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) and how management and expectations play their role in defining these terms at your firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About the Difference Between Quality Assurance and Quality Control: According to the Me…
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In this episode, we talk to Mamadou Diallo, EIT, a technical project manager in industrial machine automation about the importance of project scheduling and how it can affect the quality control on projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mamadou: When first graduating, what were your thoughts on transitioning from gettin…
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In this episode, we talk to Andrew Bennett, P.E., Regional Vice President at Pennoni Associates, about quality control on projects and how he maintains consistent project quality across his teams and projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Andrew: Can you tell our audience about yourself and what you do daily? […] The po…
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In this episode, we talk to Eric Williamson, author of the book, How to Work with Jerks: Getting Stuff Done with People you Can’t Stand, about how engineering professionals can work alongside difficult people at their firms, and how engineering leaders can motivate and retain their staff and continue getting the maximum productivity out of […] The …
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In this episode, we review the I-35W Bridge Collapse in Minnesota that occurred because of a quality control error that ultimately resulted in the collapse of the bridge in 2007, killing 13 and injuring 145 people. We talk about some of the probable causes and how engineers can prevent this from happening in the future. […] The post A Review of the…
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In this episode, we talk to Brendan Smith AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, a licensed architect, an Associate Director of Quality at Cannon Design, and an AIA National Codes and Standards committee member, about how architects coordinate with engineering partners, and how he ensures quality assurance across a large firm with multiple offices. Engineering Qu…
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In this episode, we talk to Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, Director of Engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about quality control on transportation projects and some of the challenges you might have to deal with on large transportation projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Steven: What do quality control […] …
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In this episode, we talk to Raymond Gradwell, P.E., PMP, about quality control and management of project proposals, contracts, and specifications. Raymond also provides some great tips on producing high-quality project proposals. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Raymond: As we welcome new technologies, what do you think abo…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Jason McCool, P.E., licensed professional engineering and project engineer at Robbins Engineering, PLLC, about the hidden cost of copy and paste and how it can negatively affect your productivity at work. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Wayne: For […] T…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I talk to Sharon Day, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate at GWWO Architects, about quality control in the construction phase of a project, and more specifically about planning in the design phase. We also talk about communication and how transitioning from design to construction is […] Th…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Karen Burlingame, AIA, LEED AP, Principal at Grimm + Parker Architects, about quality control and how architecture and engineering interact and influence each other. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Karen: What types of systems or standards have you […] …
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we talk to Wayne Martin, P.E., about his experience working for large firms with ISO 9001 Certification, what it is, and why it is important. He also talks about how he started his firm during the pandemic and how he continues to benefit from risks he […] The post What Is the ISO 9001 Cert…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fifth and final aspect of this framework, which is known as TWEAK (debriefing). Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode: Review of the Past 4 Episodes: Gather is more than likely second […] The post A Fra…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, we continue with the 5-Part Framework for Quality Control and focus on the fourth part of this framework, which is known as Action. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Taking Action: Review of the Past 3 Episodes: Gather is more than likely […] The post A Framework for…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I review a 5-Part Framework for Quality Control AND discuss the third part of this framework, which is the Evaluate step. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Quality Control for Engineering Projects: Recap of Part One: Gather is more than […] The po…
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I give an overview of a Five-Part Framework for Quality Control and discuss the second part of this framework in detail, which is known as Review. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Quality Control for Engineering Professionals: Recap of Part One: Gather […] The post …
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In this episode of The Engineering Quality Control podcast, I talk about a five-part framework for quality control for engineering professionals and discuss the first part of this framework, known as Gather. Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Quality Control for Engineering Professionals: Gather is more than likely second natu…
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In this very first episode of The Engineering Quality Control Podcast, I introduce the show, host, and goals for making this podcast extremely useful to you, because we know your time is valuable and we want this show to be worth tuning in for you. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This […] The post The Engineering Quality C…
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