Eduardo Leal, Electrical Engineer at M2E's Miami Office, sits down with Ricardo to discuss the Quality Assurance Suite (QAS). QAS is a professional inspection software used to facilitate the process of performing inspections with mobile devices, sharing findings, notifying responsible parties of issues, monitoring the overall project status, and generating draft reports on-site. Show Notes: - Search for "M2E Podcast" on YouTube for our YouTube Channel Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Mike Mundwiller, Field Development Manager at Benjamin Moore, sits down with me to talk all about paint. We focus on exterior paints, what goes into making paint, common mistakes when specifying a paint, and the most critical aspect of applying paint. We also get a wonderful construction fail regarding a painting project that will leave you speechless! Trust me, you're going to enjoy watching paint dry after hearing this episode! Show Notes: For Futher Information on Benjamin Moore and How to Contact a Local Rep, visit: www.benjaminmoore.com Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today I'm talking to P. Andrew Torrez, co-host of the Opening Arguments podcast and owner/founder of the P. Andrew Torrez Law Firm. We talk about the Daubert standard for expert witnesses, how this changed from the Frye standard, the adoption of the Daubert standard by the Florida Supreme Court, and the reporting surrounding this change. We also get a very amusing anecdote on the dangers of depending on Google for your contracts! This is a great episode packed with lots of useful legal information! Show Notes: 1) P. Andrew Torrez Law Offices - https://patorrez.com 2) P. Andrew Torrez Twitter - @patorrezlaw 3) Opening Arguments Podcast - https://openargs.com 4) Opening Arguments Twitter - @Openargs 5) Decision by Florida Supreme Court to Adopt Daubert Standard - https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/content/download/525509/5838164/file/sc19-107.pdf Follow us on Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we are talking to Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Ludwig Von Mises Institute, to talk about his latest book, "The Skyscraper Curse". We talk about the intersection of engineering and economics (more closely related than you might think!), what "Cantillon Effects" are, what causes the boom-bust cycles in the economy, what Austrian economics is, what makes it different from other schools of economics, if there's another big crash on the way (there is), and what engineers can do to protect themselves from the next Big One. If you've been curious about economics and how it affects engineers and contractors, both directly and indirectly, you definietly need to listen to this episode! Show Notes: 1) Dr. Mark Thornton Profile - https://mises.org/profile/mark-thornton 2) The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century - https://amzn.to/2Xot5fa Follow us on Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we are speaking with Paul Marcello from Floodproofing.com about floodproofing and floodplain design. We discuss the risks associated with flooding (not as obvious as you might think!), how to know if you're at risk for flooding, why do they use terms like "a once-in-a-hundred-years flood", what wet and dry floodproofing mean, and how those methods can help with your flood insurance. If you're concerned about rising sea-levels or how flooding can impact your property or family, you definitely need to give this episode a listen! Disclaimer: This episode is not an endorsement of floodproofing.com or their services. Always consult with a licensed Professional Engineer (such as M2E) when considering making a change to your property or structure. Show Notes: 1) Paul's Company's Website- https://www.floodproofing.com 2) FEMA Flood Zone Maps - https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home 3) Paul's Contact Email - Pmarcello [at] smartvent [dot] com 4) Paul's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-marcello-37b16525/ Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we talk to the father and son team of Restoration Technology Inc., Scott and Logan Justin, to talk about the subject of concrete repair and restoration. We discuss the field-level basics of what's involved in concrete and balcony slab repair, what property managers and associations can expect when taking on this type of project, how RTI works with engineers towards a successful project, and why RTI has never been brought to court in their decades of operation. If you're considering concrete repair and want to know what to expect, or you're just interested in the subject, you'll want to give this episode a listen! Disclaimer: This episode is not an endorsement of RTI or their services. Always consult with a licensed Professional Engineer (such as M2E) before pursuing major concrete repair and restoration. Show Notes: Restoration Technology, Inc. - http://rtirestoration.com Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we talk to Eduardo Leal, Staff Engineer at M2E, to talk about the subject of Lighting Design. Be warned, lots of math discussion here! We go over types of lamps, lighting design terminology, design methods, and an example of designing the lighting for a simple classroom. If you want to know how engineers come up with lighting designs, you'll want to pay attention to this episode! Show Notes: 1) Visual 3D Design Tools - http://visual-3d.com/software/designtools.aspx 2) Presentation Viewer - https://prezi.com/view/hW4lRHVSudMcv6wil1Hm/ Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers/ Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we talk to Vladimir Markoski, Senior Vice President of M2E Consulting Engineers. With decades of experience in Mechanical design, review, inspection, and consulting, Vlad also has years of experience being an Expert Witness and appearing in depositions. He shares with us the skills you need to be successful when appearing in your first deposition or as an Expert Witness, the kinds of engineers most likely to face off against a lawyer, and why it's so important for engineers to be good and detailed writers in their day-to-day work. Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Today we talk to Matt Donnelly, performing magic as The Mind Noodler, co-host of the podcasts "Ice Cream Social", "Abracababble", and "Penn's Sunday School", and writer for the show "Penn & Teller's Fool Us". He came down from Las Vegas to talk about the history of improv and how it can help people and even engineers learn to communicate with others. We talk about the kinds of skills you learn in improv, when you can use these skills, and how Matt likes his chicharrones! Show Notes: Where to find Matt Donnely: Twitter: @SweetMattyD Web: https://mindnoodler.com Podcasts: Ice Cream Social - https://heyscoops.com Abracababble - https://abracababble.com Penn's Sunday School - https://pennsundayschool.com Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Today we talk to Ruben and Gelon, both engineers at M2E, to learn about their experiences taking the PE exam. We talk about registering and preparing for the exam, as well as the nuts-and-bolts on the day of the exam. Plus, we receive breaking news live on the podcast! Follow us on: Twitter: @M2EConsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2econsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2e-consulting-engineers Instagram: @m2e_consulting_engineers Web: www.m2e.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com