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The Structural Engineering Podcast

Hosted by Max and Zach, The Structural Engineering Podcast dives into the world of structural design, real-world engineering challenges, and the stories behind the structures that shape our world. Whether you're a practicing engineer, an aspiring student, or just curious about how buildings stand tall, tune in for expert insights, industry interviews, and relatable experiences from the field. TheEngineeringPodcast.com

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01:05:14

Episode 92 - Meetings With The Architect

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2025/07/08

This episode we are talking with Melissa Lanning, an architect with Infusion Architects based out of Colorado. Melissa is the first architect we've asked to be on the show, it took 5 years of practice but we're ready to talk with the most common client for structural engineers, and learn how we can navigate the structural/architectural work dynamic better to get the best final project. You can find Infusion Architects: HereAlso, we are starting a structural trivia, Just one email a week, 6 questions

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00:38:10

Episode 91 - Cellular Hybrid

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2025/06/25

This week is a conversation with Kee Leung. Kee is the director of Odace engineering, a firm in London that specializes in efficient structural systems, both in design and development. Take a look at the Website here: https://www.odace.co.uk/A weird instagram link that shows this beam: HereAlso, we are starting a structural trivia, One email a week, roughly 6 questions total. Facts only, generally referencing code books. A great way to stay sharp, don't just be the best in your office, prove it

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00:53:00

Episode 90 - Equity and Egagement SE3

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2025/06/12

This episode we get to talk with Amanda Dean, one of the group of Structural Engineers diving in to the equality of our profession and making sure it is enjoyed and pursued by the most qualified individuals to make a better built environment.Take a look at the SE3 page here: http://www.se3project.org/A great SE3 video as an introduction: HereThe TED talk we mentioned: Here Also, we are starting a structural trivia, Just two emails a week, 6 questions total. Facts only, generally referencing code

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00:49:10

Episode 89 - Our 5 Best?

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2025/04/09

This episode Zach and Max discuss the 5 most important building to them in the last 5 years, and under construction currently. We have a lot of great technical talks coming up or being edited as we speak, but dive in as we get back to our favorite hobby.Also, we are starting a structural trivia, Just two emails a week, 6 questions total. Facts only, generally referencing code books. A great way to stay sharp, and not just be the best in your office, you can prove it. Here or

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00:38:49

Episode 88 - Ultra High Performance Continues

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/05/21

This week we get to continue our education in to UHPC with a discussion with Joe Bunkers from Gage Brothers. Gage Brothers is a group of precast experts helping move the needle on UHPC production and use, take a peak at the links below for a very cool project that comes up in our conversation, and reach out to if you have any questions at all.Steel District redevelopment projecthttps://gagebrothers.com/Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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00:38:32

Episode 87 - How strong is your understanding of UHPC?

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/05/07

This weeks episode is about one of the most unique materials we have had in a while. Now you may say this is concrete, which we've been pretty good at since 1300 BC, and while that isnt incorrect, we say its so much more than stone, clay, and limestone from 3300 years ago, this is Ultra High Performance! So sit back and let us ask the dumb questions while we learn about UHPC, the many advantrages, and where we might see it in the future.Fun Links:FHA Introduction to UHPCPCI PresentationReach out to

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00:33:04

Episode 86 - Succesfully Engineering A Career

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/04/23

We are lucky enough to have one more episode with Scott Johnson this week. Scott was our primary host at Louisiana Pacific and works in the construction services sector. We had a short conversation with Scott about his career path and quickly decided we wanted to hear more. From the Marines to teaching Masonry design and finally wood elements, It seems Scott has seen it all, so join in, and I have a feeling you'll take some good lessons away from this conversation. Check out Louisiana Pacific

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01:05:57

Episode 85 - Long Spans And Short Timelines

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/04/02

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Scott Collins, an innovative engineer whose remarkable work caught our attention in a recent article in Modern Steel. Join us as we delve into the diverse projects Scott is involved in, and don't hesitate to share any questions you have for him.Also, The structural Python Course is getting so close to launch. If you're interested in joining in, or learning more, the course will

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00:48:54

Episode 84 - MF Vs BF, Pick your team

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/03/19

This episode of the structural engineering podcast is a showdown of epic proportions, BRACE yourself, or maybe reserve a MOMENT to listen to the show? Zach and Max compete for the best R=3 system and discuss where they hold advantages. So pick your team, and join in.And, We're getting much closer to the launch of connors course (Episode 77), I'll certainly be joining in and I even get the chance to learn a little python for this episode to help team BF win. So check out his link

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01:31:33

Episode 83 - Engineering Sales: Curiosity's Role

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/03/05

In this episode of the Structural Engineering Podcast, we explore the crucial yet often overlooked topic of sales in engineering with consultant Mark Wainwright. Discover how curiosity enhances both engineering and sales skills as we delve into the interrelated dynamics of client relations, offering essential insights for our professional journey. Check out more of Marks work at the link below.https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail:

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01:02:07

Episode 82 - Financial Engineering

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/02/23

This week is unique for us, as it's not a direct structural engineering resource but it's a topic that I am certain you need to understand while you plan out your career. Zach and I are talking with Ryan Sullivan, an engineer who left his design job to go after a passion in financial planning. This is a great story for all the engineers with a pocket full of "numbers" questions, and we finally have the right person to ask. So join in while we learn how we should think about this critical, and

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00:48:16

Episode 81 - Keeping The Fire Out

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/02/09

This Episode we continue our series of conversations at Luisiana Pacific and this time we get to learn all about fire design. We are talking with Scott Johnson who made the transition from consulting structural engineer to a whole host of tasks and skills at LP. We get to hear all about fire deaign, where exactly the responsibilty falls, and how structural engineers can make better more efficient buildings with even a little understanding in this area. As akways, reach out to us on the email below

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00:42:31

Episode 80 - The future of Mass Timber - Countless...

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/01/23

In this installment, we delve further into the realm of Mass Timber design. As the popularity of this material rises, we're looking forward to continuing out education and helping spread the conversation. Our guest for this episode is Mark Robertson, an engineer who has been at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement throughout his entire career. Join the discussion, and feel free to ask any questions you may have for him (or us). Let's explore the exciting developments in Mass Timber

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00:38:52

Episode 79 - The Engineering of Building Science

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2024/01/09

This Episode will be the first part of our Louisiana Pacific series put together when Zack and Max visited LP at their Tennessee headquarters and tried to learn everything we could manage in a few short days. This first conversation is with Neil Freidberg, a building scientist at LP, and an absolute expert in building science and moisture and thermal control in a structure. We start with the intro of what exactly a building scientist does for the other Structural Engineers that can only guess, and

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00:41:53

Episode 78 - Done With The Podcast?

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/12/01

After 4 years we decide if we've hit the end...is the SE podcast done? Join in while we talk about that, some great management discussion, CA PE, SE tests, and so much more.Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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01:10:32

Episode 77 - Open Source

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/11/06

In todays episode we get to talk with a group of people that are each doing amazing things in the computer programming space as it relates to structural engineering and sharing their work in an open source platform. Listen in to learn about Python, open source, a bit of AI, and much more. You may find, like I did, that understanding the programs we use at a deeper level will absolutely make us better in our field, and it's pretty dang fun to learn as well.Please take a look at all these links picked

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00:56:10

Episode 76 - Building Tall

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/10/19

This episode we get the chance to continue our conversation with Jordan Jarrett and learn about a unique design challenge that very few engineers get the opportunity to work on, but we all "literally" look up to. We're talking about tall buildings today, and learning how they work and in what way's they're different from our normal office buildings.Below are some great links on the subject including many of the buildings we discussed:https://www.ctbuh.org/resource/height Park Tower:

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00:36:25

Episode 75 - Equity, Education, and Growing in Your...

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/08/16

This week we get to talk with Jordan Jarrett, an engineer with an impressive career spanning a renowned technical firm to teaching at a college, she's seen a broad spectrum of the resources we have for education beyond college, and shares some tips on navigating your career, enjoy the talk, and check out some of the links below.SE3CASENCSEAReach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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00:39:02

Episode 74 - Starting with 2050

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/07/31

This episode is with Connor Lewer, a structural engineer with Professional Engineering Consultants out of the Colorado office. We're talking with Connor about their steps in the SE2050 movement and take the chance to ask a lot of introductory questions to continue our education in the school of embodied Carbon. Some Helpful Links:SE 2050Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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00:53:41

Episode 73 - Negotiating Your Career

The Structural Engineering Podcast ·

2023/07/17

This Episode is unique in its guest but relevant and valuable in content. This week we get the chance to talk with Dan Oblinger, a hostage negotiator, and business coach focusing on the engineering side of things. Zach has had Dan come to his firm and it was a fantastic experience, If you get the chance to have Dan come help your team, make sure to listen to the end of the show for a special deal on the coaching Dan provides for podcast listeners. A couple links I recommend checking out:Dan's

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