McGill Minute Podcast
“Shaping Communities Together” is more than a tagline, it is a culture. It is about collaborating and creating solutions together to improve the communities we love—those places where we live, work, and play. In this series, you will hear seasoned advice from local government leaders, innovators, engineers, and planners on how to shape your community for the better. Through this podcast, we plan to share successes of our clients throughout the Southeast and highlight projects other communities can replicate. Whether you want to explore topics—such as grants or arc flash—hear the latest industry trends and regulations, or dive into an innovative project, this podcast is for you.
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Episode 08
National Environmental Education Week: Stream Restoration 101
National Environmental Education Week is the nation’s largest celebration of environmental education. Thursday the 22nd of April is also Earth Day. To do our part in environmental education we took time to talk with Jonathan Herman, an Environmental Planner at McGill about stream restoration. Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in a wide range of park and stream restoration projects. Learn what causes the need for stream restoration and what engineering firms can do to improve the quality of streams damaged from erosion resulting from both man-made and natural causes.
Episode 07
America’s Water Infrastructure Act – Don’t Delay
Are you prepared for America’s Water Infrastructure Act? Mike Dowd, PE, of McGill’s Asheville office joins us to provide information on America’s Water Infrastructure Act and what small operators need to know about the act, staying in compliance, and meeting upcoming deadlines. Mike has over 24 years of experience and leads McGill’s water / wastewater practice.
Episode 06
Pandemic Focuses Efforts on Safer Air Handling Systems
Episode 05
Landing that First Career Opportunity
Tips from Engineering Associates
Read our article with five takeaways from the podcast.
Episode 04
Utilities Under Stress, Part 1
Utilities Under Stress, Part 2
Utilities Under Stress, Part 3
Episode 03
Redefining Parks and Recreation: Embracing Change
Episode 02
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Financial Planning Through the Pandemic
Episode 01
Seasoned Advice for Local Government Managers:
Six Guiding Principles for Managing Through a Crisis
Download the Six Guiding Principles for Managing Through a Crisis
Our consultants at McGill have over 100 years of collective experience in local government management, including a proven track record for overcoming setbacks from the Great Recession, 9/11, and other difficult times. Together they have developed these lessons from their experience. Download the pdf for the helpful advice.