Episode 102 - Navigating Emergency Response Engineering
From The Structural Engineering Podcast by Zach and Max
December 23, 2025 · 1h 13m · Season 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the critical role of structural engineers in emergency response situations.
In Episode 102, we chat with Scott Collins and Mike Riccitiello about the role of structural engineers in emergency response. From the first phone call to on-site triage, we break down how engineers gather information, assess danger, and make judgment calls while coordinating with other emergency response officials. Tune in to hear real stories and learn how emergency response work changes the way you design long after the crisis is over.Links & Resources:Scott Colllins: scollins@collinsstructural.comMike Riccitiello: mike@atlasnc.com Episode 85 - Long Spans - Short Timelines, Mr. Beast's EngineerStructurEd (our free study tool): TheEngineeringPodcast.com/StructurEd Structural Trivia:Sign up for our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI-Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder). Reach out to us:TheEngineeringPodcast.comInstagramLinkedin Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by NEXT Insurance; affordable, engineer-friendly liability coverage starting at just $29/month, designed to give structural engineers the protection they need with zero hassle. Go to NextInsurance.com/sepodcast and get a free quote today!
People in this episode
Hosts: Zach, Max
Guests: Scott Collins, Mike Riccitiello
Topics covered
- emergency response
- structural engineering
- crisis management
- design impact
- coordination with officials
Keywords
- emergency response
- structural engineers
- crisis design
- on-site triage
- danger assessment
Sponsors
NEXT Insurance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TheEngineeringPodcast.com, Survey Monkey
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