Mudasir Gulzar’s Journey to Pass the Geotech PE Exam with CEA

Have you seen the “CFM” initials after someone’s name and wondered what it is and how to get it? 🤔 Then this is for you! In this episode, I talk with Matt Fanghella about what the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is, what goes into the CFM exam, his own journey jumping through the hoops to prepare for it alone, and a brand new prep course he put together to help you become a CFM too. 😉 Tune in to Learn: What’s the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification? What professionals should be looking into becoming a CFM What does the CFM Exam look like and what goes into it? Matt’s 5-month journey to becoming a CFM What he faced in his journey that led him to create the first CFM prep course Why take The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course? Key roles and responsibilities of a Certified Floodplain Manager The professional and financial impacts of having the CFM designation Why CFMs will be needed more than ever in the future Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review CourseFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram TwitterLinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

11 Nov 202321min

Picture this, you work in Transportation and have experience in Construction. Which PE exam do you take? Water Resources! “What?” That’s right. 😂 Today’s guest is Cameron Mclaurin, a previous student of our course who did exactly that, and he explains why in this episode. He also reveals some sweet exam prep tips that helped him, and some guidelines on what to do on test day. Tune in to Learn: His views on his decision to ditch the FE in school The challenges of passing the FE Civil Exam seven years out of school How career opportunities he didn't get prompted him to pursue licensure What he does for work at the New York DOT A job flexibility aspect when working for a DOT that you'll love Why he chose The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course His biggest challenge preparing for the PE Exam (and how you can handle that) The unusual reason why he chose the Water Resources Exam One way to get your hands on the codes and standards without going broke What that caught him off guard in the breadth section Exam day tips and and how the procedures work at your testing center Non-studying things you should not neglect when preparing for the PE Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course? Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator The Ultimate Homework Planner New York State Department of Transportation University of Connecticut University of Buffalo The Kensington Expressway Connect With Cameron: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course PE CBT Exam Simulator Civil FE Practice Exams PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

11 Nov 202328min

Struggle to find time to study for your PE Exam or lack motivation to do it? Then check out this interview with Brenton Kreiger! He does awesome work with Engineers in Action building bridges in underserved communities across the globe. And guess what? He managed to pass his Structural PE Exam with a flexible work schedule given his remote team in different time zones! 😲 Tune in to Learn: His journey switching from Environmental to Structural Engineering What does the work of a Structural Engineer in bridge design looks like? What is Engineers in Action global initiative and the work is does worldwide The two ways you can get involved with Engineers in Action His motivation for going for his PE license (and why you should know yours) How he balanced exam prep and work with a remote team in different time zones The time management technique he used to find study time in his busy schedule Advice for those preparing for the Structural depth exam on the Civil PE A Structural topic that appeared the most on his PE Exam Why you should get a PE review course help you own your studies The #1 thing you need to do to in your exam prep to crush the PE exam What he thought about The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course Our Partners: Built Bar Audible FREE Resource: The Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned:Engineers In Action  EIA's Matchmaker Program  The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses NCEESUniversity of California, Berkeley  Connect With Brenton Kreiger: LinkedIn brenton.kreiger@eiabridges.org CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE Practice ExamsPE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

28 Okt 202324min

Are you in the Geotech world? Or even better, a woman in Geotech? 🤔 Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Kimberly Martin, an engineer who’s been knee-deep in Geotech from Day 1 and now leads the sustainability efforts for Keller in North America! 😲 In this episode, she details her own journey and experiences in the field to help you craft your own successful career in the Geotech world as well. 😉 Tune in to Learn: The value of advanced degrees for a career in Geotech What’s sustainability in geotechnical engineering? The areas of Geotech you can go into The crucial work of geotech engineers for any project Her international work experience as a geotechnical engineer What she does at the Sustainability Department at Keller North America An easy way to get your foot in the door at global companies like Keller Advice for women to thrive in geotechnical engineering Career challenges and how to overcome them Best organizations for geotech engineers and women in Geotech to join Tips for engineers going into management Why geotech rocks and why it might be the perfect fit for you The best ever tip to pass your professional exams Getting the PEng in Canada with the PE FREE Download: The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Keller North America Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)  Women in Deep Foundations  Sustainability in Deep FoundationsASCE  ASCE’s Geo-Institute Geo-Institute ChaptersGeo-Institute YouTube ChannelBridges to Prosperity University of ArizonaUniversity of Texas at AustinArizona State UniversityCenter for Bio-Mediated and Bio-Inspired GeotechnicsExxonMobilNational Science Foundation Connect With Kimberly: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community Free Newsletter YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

22 Okt 202327min

Is mass timber the future for tall buildings in seismic regions? 🤔 Well, it may be! In this episode, Mark and I discussed the Tallwood Shake Table Test, which tested cross-laminated timber (CLT) as an alternative material for seismic zones. Contrary to concrete frames that crack in the face of seismic forces, CLT uses a low-damage system! 😲 Check it out ⬇️ Tune in to Learn: A seismic testing of tall wood structures called the Tallwood Shake Table Test The promising future of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material The sustainability of wood vs traditional concrete and steel Enhancing the fire resistance of wood, especially when used in taller structures The cost implication of wood compared to traditional materials Addressing specific downsides of wood before adopting it for tall structures Our Partner: Audible FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Tallwood Shake Table Test Dr. Shilin Pei Colorado School of Mines CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

14 Okt 202324min

With the infrastructure bill and autonomous vehicles, transportation will be a hot industry for the years to come! So today, I interviewed Case Fulcher detailing what the work of a transportation engineer looks like, the software tools they use, the certifications that can help your career (and the ones that don’t), and a lot more! It’s a gold mine for those interested in going into the field, so you’ll want to give it a listen if you’re one of them. 😉 Tune in to Learn: His unusual story switching from a career as a chef to Transportation Engineering What the daily work of a Transportation Engineer looks like if you're considering it What software do Transportation Engineers use — and that you should learn? The biggest challenge in road safety today How autonomous vehicles will impact the industry — and create a need for engineers Does a Master's or PhD really matter for a career in Transportation? 2 aspects of Transportation Engineering that other engineering disciplines lack A key piece of advice for civil engineers who want to pass the PE Transportation exam A non-engineering topic that you should consider learning to supercharge your career Our Partner: Built Bar FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Synchro Studio Vistro Visum HCS HSS ISAT IHSDM CORSIM Google Earth AutoCAD MicroStation Neel-Schaffer Mississippi State University Connect With Case Fulcher: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram Twitter LinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

1 Okt 202321min

Here’s a fact: civil engineers go to school to learn civil engineering. So, does it mean you can't make your dream of working for yourself or having your own firm a reality? 🤔 Absolutely not! Today, my guest is Brian Liu, the founder of Archipelago. It’s a professional services network that helps you with all the backend business work needed to keep your engineering practice or firm running. Check it out! 😉 Tune in to Learn: What the Archipelago professional services network is all about A little-known deficiency in the AEC industry that Archipelago solves…once and for all How Archipelago helps civil engineers who want to work as independent consultants The business aspects the network helps civil engineers with in their private practice What types of firms can join the Archipelago? Advice for civil engineers who want to start their own firms —and why it’s easy today FREE Resource: The Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: ArchipelagoDeloitte Connect With Brian: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA CommunityYouTube ChannelInstagramTwitter LinkedInisaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

22 Sep 202321min

Did you know that policies to blend the PE license with other types of professional work, such as hairstylists, have been going around?! 😲 Today’s guest is Jennifer Ziegler, a civil engineer who’s been on the policy side of the profession, including on Capitol Hill. She dives into how these laws and acts affect your day-to-day, the current actions to make sure they serve the profession, and how you can — and why you should — help shape them as well. Tune in to Learn: How public policy impacts civil engineering — more than most civil engineers realize How to get involved in shaping civil engineering policies...without being a politician Jennifer's education journey into the policy side of the profession on Capitol Hill What she does today for her water and environmental engineering work Becoming the Vice-President of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute 6 mind-blowing, career-boosting reasons why you should become an ASCE member FREE Resource: The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide Resources Mentioned: Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) ASCE The Water Institute Neel-Schaffer John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Kristina Swallow, PE., F. ASCE ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering Awards Nevada Department of Transportation ASCE Mississippi Section ASCE Certificate Programs Build America Buy America NSPE WTS EPA Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Mississippi State University University of New Orleans Connect With Jennifer: LinkedIn CEA Exam Prep Materials: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses CEA Practice Exams Join the CEA Family: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram TwitterLinkedIn isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

15 Sep 202336min