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Jul 17
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Geo-Structural Engineering Explained for...

Mathew Picardal, PE, SE & Alex Daddow
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In this episode, we talk with Adedeji Disu, Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at ABNA Corporation, about the power of geo-structural engineering, what it is, why it’s critical to the future of infrastructure, and how he’s mentoring the next generation of engineers to go beyond the technical, think bigger, act with purpose, and lead with impact. […]

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