AE Live

Episode 17 - Asset Management and Planning for the Future

This episode of AE Live explores asset management with host Michael Tolboom and his guest, Ryan Woodhouse, an asset management professional based in Calgary. The discussion covers what asset management is, how the field has evolved globally, and why it is becoming increasingly important for organizations facing aging infrastructure, limited resources, and climate-related risks. Ryan shares his career path, explains how asset management helps organizations make informed, risk-based investment decisions, and emphasizes the value of building internal capability. The episode also highlights emerging areas such as climate resilience and natural asset management, illustrated by large-scale projects like Parks Canada’s nationwide asset assessments.

Episode 16 - Discovering Engineering Technology

On this episode of AE Live, host Michael Tolboom speaks with Desiree Pastorin, CET, about her unconventional path to becoming a Certified Engineering Technologist and project manager at Associated Engineering. From school photography to leading water treatment plant projects, her story is a testament to adaptability and her passion to support the communities she's involved in. Desiree’s advice? Keep it simple—whether it’s project management or cocktails.

Episode 15 - Insights from Young Professionals

The Associated Engineering Young Professionals Group is available to staff who are getting started in their career, and is committed to furthering the technical, professional, personal, and social development of young employees. On this episode of AE Live, host Michael Tolboom speaks to Lidia Bradau, Alex Rodrigues, Abigail Smith, and Thomas Siuda, four early-career engineers, to discuss what they wish they’d learned in school, the challenges they’ve faced, and the realities of working in the industry. From mastering building codes and soft skills to navigating interdisciplinary collaboration and adapting to new technologies like AI, their stories reveal that engineering is as much about communication and teamwork as it is about technical expertise. They share candid advice for aspiring engineers, lessons learned from mistakes, and what truly excites them about their careers, along with a few fun tips to wrap things up!

Episode 14 - Technology & Transportation Planning

Breanna Jackson is featured on this episode of AE Live to talk about being named one of ITE's 2025 Young Leaders to Follow, and what her goals and passions are in the world of Transportation Planning and Engineering. With projects across western Canada, Breanna has helped communities of all sizes grapple with their changing transportation needs as technology changes the way people move around.

Episode 13 - Water Infrastructure

In this episode of AE Live, we chat with Ken Anderson, Manager of our Water team in the Winnipeg office, about the challenges of smart planning for water in the Canadian prairies!