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Episode 6: Ask an Engineer - Lessons from 36 Years at Caltrans - January 22, 2026 - LISTEN In Episode 6 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner welcome Mike McManus, AGC’s Director of Engineering Construction and Industry Relations, for the debut of the new segment, “Ask an Engineer.” Mike draws on his 36-year career at Caltrans to share behind-the-scenes insight on major San Diego freeway projects, missing on-ramps, agency decision-making, and what contractors really want from public owners: prompt payment, fair change orders, and collaborative dispute resolution. The episode also includes a full Monday Morning Quarterback recap covering new state construction laws, PLA grievance procedures, work zone safety updates, and AGC’s 2026 construction outlook. Click here to listen to all episodes.
Episode 6: Ask an Engineer - Lessons from 36 Years at Caltrans - January 22, 2026 - LISTEN
In Episode 6 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner welcome Mike McManus, AGC’s Director of Engineering Construction and Industry Relations, for the debut of the new segment, “Ask an Engineer.” Mike draws on his 36-year career at Caltrans to share behind-the-scenes insight on major San Diego freeway projects, missing on-ramps, agency decision-making, and what contractors really want from public owners: prompt payment, fair change orders, and collaborative dispute resolution.
The episode also includes a full Monday Morning Quarterback recap covering new state construction laws, PLA grievance procedures, work zone safety updates, and AGC’s 2026 construction outlook.
Click here to listen to all episodes.