Welcome to Insights, a monthly podcast series with noted civil engineering industry leaders discussing their perspectives and insights into the successful practice of civil engineering. Featuring honest, straightforward viewpoints, based on unique experiences and interests, these discussions tackle a wide range of compelling issues. The series is sponsored by the ASCE Industry Leaders Council.

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2009 Industry Leaders Forum: Focus on Sustainability (Part 2)

Posted on: 11-02-2009

Academic and industry perspectives on sustainability (27:14)

Presented at ASCE’s 2009 annual conference in Kansas City, MO, industry leaders discuss the challenges involved in addressing sustainability, infrastructure, and workforce development, and what most keeps them awake at night. James A. Rispoli, P.E., F.ASCE, Chair of the ASCE Industry Leaders Council and Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton moderates the panel of experts from industry, government, and academia.

Panelists include: Councilman Russ Johnson, Kansas City Council; Vice Admiral Michael K. Loose, P.E., M.ASCE, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, U.S. Navy; Priscilla Nelson, Ph.D., Dist.M.ASCE, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Greg M. Graves, P.E., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Burns & McDonnell; and
Len C. Rodman, P.E., M.ASCE, Chairman, President and CEO, Black & Veatch Corporation.

Due to the forum’s length, this special podcast is divided into three parts for ease in downloading.

Download MP3 (27:14min, 25MB)

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