This episode features a great discussion with Steve Rienks, leading civil engineer and project manager for transportation, highway and railway projects in the American Midwest. We chat about the dangers of poor mapping and misclassifications, the progress towards better US standards, as well as some of the challenges caused by the elements in America, like preparing for freezing pipes or Californian wildfires. We also talk about the challenges that Australian Utilities Professionals face in comparison to their US counterparts when it comes to the power of the authorities (Steve doesn’t understand how we can get anything done!), and the future of 3D modelling to change the industry.

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CGA: https://www.linkedin.com/company/common-ground-alliance/
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GCDPC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcdpc/about/

This episode features a great discussion with Steve Rienks, leading civil engineer and project manager for transportation, highway and railway projects in the American Midwest. We chat about the dangers of poor mapping and misclassifications, the progress towards better US standards, as well as some of the challenges caused by the elements in America, like preparing for freezing pipes or Californian wildfires. We also talk about the challenges that Australian Utilities Professionals face in comparison to their US counterparts when it comes to the power of the authorities (Steve doesn’t understand how we can get anything done!), and the future of 3D modelling to change the industry. Would be UESI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12151449/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12151449/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZyYXlCM8SPhGzxD0AFLOd">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12151449/</a> ASCE: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/143956/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/143956/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ikFeYPGQVOo7i_OvMTB1o">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/143956/</a> CGA: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/common-ground-alliance/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/common-ground-alliance/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FRS05R7-Tt_2us91CZnMj">https://www.linkedin.com/company/common-ground-alliance/</a> JULIE: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/julie-inc/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/julie-inc/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cPNNgWmu6WHLyWg140fra">https://www.linkedin.com/company/julie-inc/</a> IRTBA: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3147472/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3147472/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uGu96_1y_8_Cx7vYVRc8p">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3147472/</a> 811 Utility: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/81059/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/81059/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1p10Ffy-T1T7YYpnkYgnKf">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/81059/</a> GCDPC: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcdpc/about/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcdpc/about/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700108816919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw37mx5YPQALJSYJQWlLwEDc">https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcdpc/about/</a>

Welcome to UEP the Utility Engineering Podcast where we dig deep into all things utilities and subsurface engineering.

Your host is Paul Wehbe a leading utilities professional who really gets a kick out of solving complex engineering challenges and exploring the niche realm of digital twins.

Joined each episode by another expert in the utilites and subsurface engineering field we bring you insightful discussions ground breaking innovations and practical tips to navigate the ever evolving landscape of utilities.

Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the UEP on your favourite podcast platform and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated of all of our latest episodes and behind the scenes insights. 

Welcome to UEP the Utility Engineering Podcast where we dig deep into all things utilities and subsurface engineering.
Your host is Paul Wehbe a leading utilities professional who really gets a kick out of solving complex engineering challenges and exploring the niche realm of digital twins.
Joined each episode by another expert in the utilites and subsurface engineering field we bring you insightful discussions ground breaking innovations and practical tips to navigate the ever evolving landscape of utilities.
Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the UEP on your favourite podcast platform and connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/utility-engineering-podcast/">LinkedIn </a>to stay updated of all of our latest episodes and behind the scenes insights.

Utility Engineering Podcast - The UEP

Welcome to The UEP, The Utilities Engineering Podcast where we dig deep into all things utilities and subsurface engineering.

Your host is Paul Wehbe a leading utilities professional who really gets a kick out of solving complex engineering challenges and exploring the niche realm of digital twins.

Joined each episode by another expert in the utilities and subsurface engineering field we bring you insightful discussions ground breaking innovations and practical tips to navigate the ever evolving landscape of utilities.

Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the UEP on your favourite podcast platform and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated of all of our latest episodes and behind the scenes insights. 

Welcome to The UEP, The Utilities Engineering Podcast where we dig deep into all things utilities and subsurface engineering.
Your host is Paul Wehbe a leading utilities professional who really gets a kick out of solving complex engineering challenges and exploring the niche realm of digital twins.
Joined each episode by another expert in the utilities and subsurface engineering field we bring you insightful discussions ground breaking innovations and practical tips to navigate the ever evolving landscape of utilities.
Remember to SUBSCRIBE to the UEP on your favourite podcast platform and connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/utility-engineering-podcast/">LinkedIn</a> to stay updated of all of our latest episodes and behind the scenes insights.